Engineering Services for Water System Upgrade at OR Tambo Airport
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Engineering professional services for upgrading water system pipes at OR Tambo International Airport for 36 months. No specific eligibility criteria stated.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for engineering professional services to upgrade water system pipes at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The project covers a 36-month period and includes condition assessments, design of upgrades, and the implementation of a real-time performance monitoring system. Key deliverables include engineering designs across six stages, as-built drawings, and the integration of digital maintenance systems. The construction phase is estimated to last 18 months. The consultant must provide a team of qualified professionals, including civil, mechanical, and instrumentation engineers, to manage the project. The work is located at a National Key Point, requiring strict adherence to security and safety regulations. The estimated construction value for the project is R110,000,000.00, excluding VAT.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Key personnel must hold relevant ECSA or SACPCMP professional registrations
- Engineering staff must possess minimum NQF Level 7 qualifications
- Proven experience: three bulk water projects exceeding R15 million each
- Proven experience in implementing digital pipeline monitoring systems
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is mandatory
Contact & how to apply
Name: davis.mthethwa
Email: Davis.Mthethwa@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered to the Tender Box C, located on the 3rd Floor, North Wings Offices, International Terminal Building, O.R. Tambo International Airport. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the bid number, description, and bidder's return address.
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