Provision of Joint Monitoring Team for AWOS Project
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 November 2026 at 10:00 · Online/Virtual
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring professional services for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) and decommissioning of existing systems at five airports. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the appointment of a Joint Monitoring Team (JMT) to provide professional services for the Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) replacement program. The work will take place at five airports: Cape Town International, George, Chief Dawid Stuurman International, Upington, and Kimberley. The project duration is 24 months. The JMT is responsible for project oversight, contract administration, technical quality assurance, and construction monitoring across six project stages, from inception to close-out. Key deliverables include inception reports, design reviews, progress monitoring, payment certification, and final project close-out reports. The team must include a Lead Project Manager, Lead Electrical/Electronic Engineer, Lead Civil Engineer, a Health and Safety Agent, and site monitoring technicians. The project aims to replace aging infrastructure to meet international aviation safety standards. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in navigational aids and electrical infrastructure within live airport environments.
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.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status (PIN)
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Fund (COIDA)
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional registrations (e.g., ECSA, SACPCMP)
- Professional Indemnity insurance (minimum R10 million) and Aviation liability insurance (minimum R300,000)
- Attendance of the compulsory physical briefing session
- Submission of a Letter of Solvency from auditors or accountants
Contact & how to apply
Name: Patricia Nkambule
Email: Patricia.Nkambule@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Bids must be submitted as hard copies to the Airports Company South Africa, Western Precinct, Aviation Park, O.R Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, Third Floor, Reception, by 11:00 on 22 January 2027.
Related tenders
AWOS Design, Installation, and Maintenance at Airports
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks tenders for designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning new Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) at Cape Town, Chief David Stuurman, George, Upington, and Kimberley airports. The project includes decommissioning existing systems and a 60-month maintenance contract for George, Upington, and Kimberley. Deliverables include meteorological sensors, redundant servers, fibre optic networks, and operator training. The contract follows NEC3 ECC3 and TSC frameworks, with a 24-month installation period and a 60-month maintenance period. Bidders must have experience in aviation navigational aids and meet technical standards in compliance with ICAO, WMO, and SANS.
Design of Monitoring System for Pump Stations
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks engineering consultants for designing a remote monitoring system for sewerage and storm-water sump pump stations at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The project involves data acquisition, transmission, and display via cloud and mobile platforms, focusing solely on monitoring. The consultant will oversee project stages from initiation to implementation monitoring, delivering engineering reports, technical specifications, and system-verification documentation over thirty-six months. A multidisciplinary team is required, adhering to airport security and safety standards.
Replacement of Instrument Landing Systems at OR Tambo Airport
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks bids for replacing Instrument Landing Systems at O.R. Tambo International Airport over 36 months. The project includes site surveys, testing, installation, commissioning, flight calibration, and spare parts provision. Deliverables include Localizer systems, Glide Path systems, Distance Measuring Equipment, and remote monitoring units, adhering to ACSA D109 MAN standards and ICAO Annex 10 requirements. A compulsory briefing session is on 16 October 2026, with bids due by 13 November 2026. The contract follows the NEC3 framework.
Consultant for Airside Road Design at Gqeberha Airport.
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks a consultant for engineering design and construction monitoring services for refurbishing airside service roads at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The project involves 10.5km to 15km of roadwork, including paving, drainage, and vegetation control, over 24 months. Responsibilities include technical reports, detailed designs, Bills of Quantities, and construction supervision. The consultant will also train two ACSA trainee engineers. A compulsory briefing session is on 28 October 2026. The contract uses the NEC3 Professional Services model, requiring security vetting for personnel.
Replacement of Fire Water and Booster Pump Stations at ORTIA
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of fire water and booster pump stations at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The project involves installing electric and diesel pumps, fuel systems, electrical controls, and a cloud-based monitoring platform, along with civil works like foundations and drainage. The contract is for two years and requires detailed design documentation, as-built drawings, and operation manuals. A team of registered engineers and safety specialists must ensure compliance with SANS, NFPA, and OHS Act standards.
Automated Meter Reading System Implementation and Support.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks a contractor for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system for water and electricity across multiple airports. The project includes replacing legacy meters with smart technology, integrating billing software, and providing ongoing system management and maintenance. It involves a 12-month implementation phase and a 60-month operational support phase, requiring engineering oversight and adherence to airport security and safety standards.