Supply and installation of HF equipment at Bapsfontein and Delmas.
ATNS
In plain English
ATNS is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of HF equipment at Bapsfontein and Delmas. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of High Frequency (HF) equipment at Bapsfontein and Delmas. The project includes decommissioning obsolete systems, civil works, and a 15-year maintenance and support agreement. Key deliverables include a turnkey HF system, Remote Control and Management Systems, and disaster recovery capabilities at the FAOR technical centre. The project requires strict adherence to ICAO standards and a 99.98% system availability guarantee. Bidders must provide comprehensive project management, training, and logistic support plans. The contract spans an 18-year period, including a 3-year acquisition phase and a 15-year support phase.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of OEM/Reseller status with 15-year support commitment
- Relevant industry certifications (ISO, OHS Act, POPIA)
- Proof of HF equipment deployment in an ICAO member state
- Reference letters for past HF commissioning projects
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of Public Liability and Transit insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siyabonga Ncube
Email: Siyabongancu@atns.co.za
Phone: 011-607-1000
How to apply: Submit responses via the National Treasury e-Tender portal. Hard copies (one original, one copy, and one USB containing a PDF version) must be delivered to ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298. Email submissions are not accepted.
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