ILS System Installation at Polokwane Airport.
Sekholofelo Julius Ramatjie
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 November 2026 at 10:00 · Online via MS Teams and at Polokwane International Airport
In plain English
The tender is for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of an Instrument Landing System Localiser, Glide Path, and Distance Measuring Equipment at Polokwane International Airport. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Polokwane International Airport is seeking a contractor for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) including Localiser, Glide Path, and Distance Measuring Equipment. The project requires a geographical survey, civil works for shelters, and integration with the Control Tower. The successful bidder must provide a 12-month implementation period, followed by 3 years of maintenance and a 10-year support agreement. Key deliverables include site designs, technical manuals, flight commissioning results, and staff training. The project is issued by Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL).
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- OEM commitment letters for supply and technical support
- Compliance with ICAO Annex 10 standards
- Valid qualifications and OHS training for key personnel
- Financial capacity confirmation from a recognized financial institution
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sekholofelo Julius Ramatjie
Email: scmgroup@gaal.co.za
Phone: 087-291-1088
How to apply: Bids must be delivered or couriered to the bid box at the Admin Block, Polokwane International Airport, N1 North to Makhado, Gateway Weg, Polokwane, 0700. Submissions must include two separate sealed envelopes and a digital copy on a USB or external drive.
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