Maintenance of Power Network at Upington Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 July 2026 at 10:00 · Upington International Airport, Diedericks Street, Upington, 8801
In plain English
Preventative and corrective maintenance of the power reticulation network (MV & LV) for Upington International Airport is being procured. Bidders must have a valid CIDB contractor grading of 3 EP/EB or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the Medium and Low Voltage power reticulation network at Upington International Airport. This is a 5-year contract under an NEC3 Term Service agreement. The scope includes routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance of switchgear, transformers, and SCADA systems, ensuring compliance with SANS standards. Key deliverables include monthly maintenance reports, emergency breakdown response within one hour, and the provision of skilled personnel, including an Installation Electrician and an Electrical Assistant. The project requires adherence to strict safety, security, and environmental protocols. Work will be performed on-site at Upington International Airport, Diedericks Street. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 21 July 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 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 3 EP/EB or higher
- Department of Labour electrical contractor registration
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Personnel must hold N3/N2 Electrical qualifications and Trade Tests
- Valid aviation liability insurance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Compliance with OHS Act and environmental management standards
- Valid security permit requirements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bulelani Tebele
Email: Bulelani.Tebele@airports.co.za
Phone: 044-803-7700
How to apply: Submit applications via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Split the submission into at least four attachments, each no larger than 4MB. Do not copy any ACSA employees on the email. For further submission protocols, contact the Service Manager at 054 337 7905.
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