Replacement of Generators and Switchgear at Gqeberha Airport
Airports Company South Africa
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Replacement of diesel generators, tank, and switchgear at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. No specific eligibility or registration requirements stated.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the replacement of diesel generators, fuel tanks, and switchgear at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha. The project involves the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of two 500kVA generators, a new above-ground fuel tank, and ABB switchgear. The contractor must also decommission the existing underground fuel tank and integrate the new system with the airport’s SCADA and solar power plant. The contract duration is 15 months, with a 12-month post-completion maintenance guarantee. Work will take place on the airport's airside. Bidders must provide qualified personnel, including a Master Electrician and a Contract Manager, and demonstrate experience through at least four similar completed projects. The contract price is fixed for the duration of the project. The tender process includes a compulsory site inspection and briefing session to ensure all bidders understand the site conditions and technical requirements.
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 5 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (5EP)) — 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 contractor grading of 5 EP/5EB or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Attendance at compulsory briefing and site inspection
- Key personnel must hold relevant industry certifications (e.g., Master Electrician, ORHVS)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zamo Dlamini
Email: zamo.dlamini@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB drive. Bids must be sealed and delivered to the reception desk at the Aero Park Complex, Building Block A, First Floor, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Gqeberha, before the closing date.
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