Maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting at Cape Town Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring airfield ground lighting maintenance services for 12 months at Cape Town International Airport. No specific bidder eligibility requirements are stated.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) at Cape Town International Airport. This 12-month contract involves preventative and corrective maintenance of lighting systems, constant current regulators, and airfield signage. Key tasks include PAPI light calibration, AGL control system maintenance, and regular technical reporting. Work is primarily conducted at night to ensure airport safety. The project requires a skilled team, including qualified electricians, to perform both scheduled maintenance and emergency call-outs. Bidders must ensure all work complies with strict aviation safety standards and electrical regulations. The contract is valued at approximately R5,000,000.00, covering both routine services and a provisional sum for ad-hoc repairs and spares. The tender closes on 22 July 2026, and attendance at the compulsory site clarification meeting is required for all interested parties.
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 3 Electrical Engineering (Building) (3EB)) — 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 grading of 3EB or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of valid Aviation liability insurance
- AGL 1, 2, and 3 training and Trade Test certificates
- OEM accreditation for PAPI calibration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sandra Sebokolodi
Email: Sandra.Sebokolodi@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-2636
How to apply: Bids must be emailed to Acsarfq@airports.co.za. Additionally, submit one original printed copy and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive in a sealed envelope. Do not copy (CC) any ACSA employees in your email submission.
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