Design and Install Solar PV Plant at Cape Town Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 July 2026 at 10:00 · Faranani Boardroom, Ground Floor, Southern Office Block, Cape Town International Airport
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a solar PV plant at Cape Town International Airport. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 8EP or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a 2.5 MWp Solar PV plant at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves installing roof-mounted solar modules, inverters, and electrical integration systems to support the airport's energy needs. Key deliverables include a fully functional solar plant, real-time performance monitoring, and a long-term maintenance program. The project requires adherence to strict technical standards, including IEC and SANS certifications, and must be completed within a 36-month construction period. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection to be eligible. The work will take place on-site at the Cape Town International Airport, and the successful contractor will be responsible for all engineering, procurement, and construction activities, including obtaining necessary grid connection approvals and environmental assessments.
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 8 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (8EP)) — 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB contractor grading of 8EP or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold relevant ECSA or SACPCMP professional registrations
- Mandatory attendance at the compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thami Mncube
Email: thami.mncube@airports.co.za
Phone: 061-653-0462
How to apply: Submit one original and one copy in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at Reception, Southern Office Block, Ground Floor, Cape Town International Airport. Additionally, email a digital copy to thami.mncube@airports.co.za. Physical submission is mandatory for valid entry.
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