Maintenance of UPS Systems at Upington Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Maintenance services for UPS systems at Upington International Airport for five years. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 2EB or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the maintenance of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at Upington International Airport. This contract covers a five-year period and includes routine inspections, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and battery replacements for various UPS units ranging from 1.5kVA to 120kVA. The work must ensure a system availability of at least 99.5% per month. Key deliverables include monthly maintenance reports, updated asset registers, and adherence to strict response times for breakdowns. The project follows an NEC 3 Term Service Contract structure. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including annual statutory testing and performance simulations. The tender is open for submission until 07 August 2026, with a non-compulsory briefing session scheduled for 23 July 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
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 (Building) (3EB)) — 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
- CIDB contractor grading of 3EB or higher
- Department of Labour electrical contractor registration (minimum 5 years)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Technical staff must hold relevant trade test and N-level qualifications
- Minimum of three reference letters from previous clients
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid aviation liability insurance for airside and landside work
- Compliance with OHS Act 85 of 1993
- Ability to obtain necessary airport security permits
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mmabatho Mogale
Email: mmabatho.mogale@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the email size does not exceed 35MB. If multiple emails are required, label them clearly (e.g., UTN7693: [Company Name] email 1 of X). All documents must be signed by an authorized person.
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