Maintenance of Medium Voltage Systems at George Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Maintenance of medium voltage at George Airport for 12 months is being procured. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 2 EP or higher.
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This tender is issued by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) for the maintenance of Medium Voltage systems at George International Airport. The contract covers a period of 12 months and includes the servicing of transformers, miniature substations, 11KV breakers, and power correction panels. The work requires adherence to OEM and SANS standards, including rust removal, painting, and the provision of technical reports. Key deliverables include maintaining 10 transformers and 18 miniature substations, with specific response times of 4 hours during normal working hours. The project requires a technician with an NQF Level 6 Diploma and an electrician with a relevant trade test, both holding ORHVS certification. The tender closing date is 21 August 2026, with a compulsory briefing session scheduled for 07 August 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
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 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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
- CIDB contractor grading of 2 EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ORHVS certification, NQF Level 6 Diploma, and Electrical Trade Test
- Proven experience via signed reference letters or completion certificates
- Aviation liability insurance with minimum R300,000 coverage
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: masana.sithole Sithole
Email: Masana.Sithole@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-7946
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Applicants must ensure the Tender Deposit Register is completed and signed by the person submitting the documents.
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