Rigging and VHF Antenna Maintenance Services.
ATNS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
10 July 2026 at 12:00 · ATNS King Phalo Airport, 66 Settler’s Way, Greenfields, East London
In plain English
The tender is for rigging services and VHF antenna mast maintenance, repairs, replacement, and support for five years at specified airports and remote sites. Bidders must comply with standard registration and eligibility requirements.
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Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) invites bids for rigging services and VHF antenna mast maintenance, repairs, and support. The work covers King Phalo, Mthatha, and Bhisho Airports, plus remote sites in the Eastern Cape. The contract spans five years and includes routine inspections, obstruction lighting repairs, anti-corrosion treatment, and antenna installation. Bidders must provide all labor, materials, and transport. All replaced items require a 12-month warranty. Services must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and National Environmental Management Act. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 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 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 3ME, 3SL, or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Personnel must hold QCTO-accredited Rigger (NQF Level 4) certification
- Three contactable references for rigging or mast maintenance work
Contact & how to apply
Name: Andy Ngubane
Email: AndyN@atns.co.za
Phone: 011-607-1000
How to apply: Submit bids in two parcels (Administrative and Price) via the online e-Tender portal or physically at ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298. Include one original, one copy, and a USB version.
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