Power Quality Improvement at Cape Town Airport Substations
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Power Quality Analysis, Reporting and Implementation of Solutions at Cape Town International Airport substations. Open to eligible contractors with necessary registrations.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for power quality analysis, reporting, and the implementation of solutions at the Power and Lighting, SUB01, and SUB19 substations at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves conducting detailed power quality studies, designing technical solutions, and installing equipment to improve electrical performance. Key deliverables include comprehensive reports, the installation of mitigation equipment, and the provision of training to ACSA staff. The contract duration is six months from the start date. All work must be performed in compliance with national electrical and safety standards. A compulsory site inspection is scheduled for 27 October 2026, and the final submission deadline is 18 November 2026.
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 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 grading of 3EP or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of Aviation Liability Insurance (minimum R300,000)
- SAQA-accredited qualifications and Trade Test Certificates for key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tinyiko Vukeya
Email: tinyiko.vukeya@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to Acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is divided into attachments of no more than 4MB each, do not CC any ACSA employees, and use the specific subject heading provided in the tender documentation.
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