Maintenance of mechanical equipment at George Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the maintenance of general mechanical services at George Airport for a 5-year contract. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 4ME or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for a five-year contract to maintain general mechanical equipment at George Airport. The scope of work includes the servicing, repair, and performance testing of automatic sliding doors, roller shutter doors, mechanical gates, lifting equipment, and various structural elements like handrails and carports. The successful bidder must ensure system availability and adhere to strict response times, including a two-hour response for after-hours emergencies. The contract operates under an NEC3 Term Service agreement, requiring the contractor to manage statutory inspections and maintain OEM standards. Key personnel, including technicians and artisans, must possess specific technical qualifications and relevant industry experience. The project requires the contractor to manage airport security permits and provide monthly performance reports. All pricing remains subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. This contract is essential for the ongoing operational safety and functionality of the airport's mechanical infrastructure.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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 4ME or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME) status
- Valid Public Liability and Aviation Liability insurance
- Key personnel must hold relevant industry qualifications and trade certificates
- Valid company registration documents (CIPC, Partnership, or Trust agreements)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sandra Sebokolodi
Email: Sandra.Sebokolodi@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-2636
How to apply: Submit the bid via email to Acsarfq@airports.co.za by the closing date of 18 September 2026 at 12:00. Bids must include one printed original and one copy on a USB flash drive, sealed in clearly marked envelopes.
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