Upgrade of UPS System at George Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the UPS upgrade on the Parking System at George airport. Eligible bidders are those who meet the conditions of the tender as per the contract data.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the upgrade of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at George Airport. The project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 25kVA backup UPS system, including battery packs, cabling, and synchronization with the existing primary system. Work must be performed outside of airport operating hours. The contract duration is 18 months, with a defects liability period of 12 months. Key deliverables include a Health and Safety file, As-Built drawings, a Certificate of Compliance, and O&M manuals. The closing date for this tender is 30 July 2026 at 14:00.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Electrical Engineering (Building) (1EB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 1EB or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Relevant Electrical Engineering and Wireman’s Licence for key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mmabatho Mogale
Email: mmabatho.mogale@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the total email size does not exceed 35MB. If sending multiple emails, clearly label them in sequence (e.g., 1 of X).
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