Maintenance of Access Control Systems at ACSA Airports
Airports Company South Africa
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Maintenance and support services for access control and security verification systems at various airports for 24 months. Eligible bidders must be qualified and accredited service providers certified to work with the installed access control equipment.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the maintenance and support of Access Control and Security Verification and Validation systems. The work covers the Western Precinct Office, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, and Upington Airport. The contract duration is twenty-four months. Key deliverables include routine preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and support for scanners, boom gates, and biometric systems. The service provider must also supply nine replacement handheld scanners and ensure all systems remain fully operational. Technicians will be required to manage cargo areas and wire centres. The project aims to ensure high security and system reliability across these facilities.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid OEM accreditation for access control devices
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid Department of Labour Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proven experience in access control and cargo scanner maintenance
- Technicians must hold relevant technical certifications and CVs
- Must agree to undergo security vetting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Helen Mahlangu
Email: helen.mahlangu@airports.co.za
Phone: 079-696-4621
How to apply: Submit signed and completed bid documents via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za by 12:00 PM on 27 August 2026. Ensure proposals are provided in both PDF and editable Excel formats.
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