Maintenance of Backup Generators at Upington Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Preventative and corrective maintenance of backup generators at Upington International Airport for 5 years. Open to contractors who can comply with the NEC3 Term Service Contract conditions.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the preventative and corrective maintenance of backup generators at Upington International Airport. This contract covers a 60-month period and involves servicing, repairing, and testing five generator sets located at various substations and pump stations. Key deliverables include routine inspections per OEM specifications, emergency breakdown response within one hour, and annual statutory testing. The successful bidder must provide skilled personnel, including qualified artisans and assistants, and submit monthly maintenance reports. The project requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of specific safety gear and the maintenance of an asset register. All rates provided must remain fixed for the duration of the five-year contract. The work is governed by the NEC 3 Term Service Contract framework.
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 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 2EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Compulsory attendance at the briefing session
- Minimum of five reference letters for generator maintenance
- Commitment to aviation liability insurance requirements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makhaya Jeremiah Mlenze
Email: Makhaya.Mlenze@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Submit your application via email to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za by 12h00 on 11 September 2026. Ensure all documents are split into attachments of 4MB or less and include the specified subject heading in your email.
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