Replacement of access booms at Cape Town Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring the replacement of access booms at Cape Town International Airport. No specific eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the replacement of access boom barriers at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of heavy-duty boom barriers, spike barriers, and smart control systems. The contractor will also handle civil works, electrical cabling, and road surface reinstatement. The contract duration is 12 months, including a 12-month maintenance and defect correction period. Key deliverables include functional testing, safety interlock verification, and the submission of as-built drawings and operation manuals. Work will take place at various airport locations, including Cargo and Fox zones. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 23 July 2026. The project requires high-level technical expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering to ensure airport security and operational safety.
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 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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 4ME or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of experience in commercial access control systems
- Mandatory attendance at the compulsory site briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sandra Sebokolodi
Email: Sandra.Sebokolodi@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-2636
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and a USB flash drive in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block, Procurement Office Ground Floor. Ensure the envelope is clearly marked with the tender reference number and description.
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