Supply and Installation of AWOS Equipment at Airports.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and installation of AWOS equipment, accessories, and software upgrades at OR Tambo and Bram Fischer International Airports. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and may need to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the supply, installation, and software upgrade of Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) equipment. The project will take place at OR Tambo International Airport and Bram Fischer International Airport. The scope includes replacing obsolete sensors, upgrading software to Vaisala AviMet standards, and ensuring compliance with ICAO and WMO meteorological requirements. The contract duration is six months, with work scheduled during night shifts to maintain airport operations. Key deliverables include commissioning the new system, testing existing infrastructure, and training local maintenance staff. Bidders must provide qualified personnel, including a site manager, electrician, and safety officer, and demonstrate at least three years of relevant maintenance experience.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registered on CSD and ACSA contractor database
- Valid Electrical Trade Test and Wireman license
- Relevant OHS, SAMTRAC, or NOSA training certifications
- Proof of valid construction, liability, and motor vehicle insurance
- Minimum three years relevant maintenance experience with contactable references
- Personnel must pass security vetting and airside induction training
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Phalo
Email: Lerato.Phalo@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Submit the signed Form of Offer and Acceptance along with all required returnable schedules. Ensure all correspondence clearly states the project title and bid number. Submissions must be sent via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za.
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