Airside Emergency Gate Installation and Repairs at Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 September 2026 at 09:00 · Information desk, Dawid Stuurman International Airport
In plain English
Installation of an airside emergency gate and repairs of existing gates at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Only tenderers with a CIDB contractor grading of 3 SQ or higher can bid.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the installation of a new airside emergency gate and the repair of existing mechanical gates at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The project includes designing and installing a new gate, refurbishing mechanical gate motors, sensors, and railway systems, and performing road clearing and levelling. The contract duration is 18 months, with the physical works expected to be completed within 6 months. The project follows an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option B). A compulsory site inspection is scheduled for 15 September 2026, and the tender closes on 28 September 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Specialist Works (3SW)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 3 SQ or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Letter of Solvency and Bank Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must have relevant CVs and certified qualifications
- SAQA certification required for all foreign qualifications
- Proof of three similar projects completed within the last 10 years
- Attendance of compulsory briefing session and site inspection
Contact & how to apply
Name: Joseph Rulash
Email: joseph.rulash@airports.co.za
Phone: 084-434-0582
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version (USB) to the Tender Box at the Reception, Administrator Office, Aeropark Office Complex, Block A, 1st Floor, Allister Miller Drive, Walmer, Gqeberha, by 13:00 on 28 September 2026. Ensure the tender deposit register is signed upon delivery.
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