Mechanical Pump Repairs at O.R. Tambo Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is seeking quotations for mechanical pump repairs at O.R. Tambo International Airport over 36 months. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the mechanical repair, refurbishment, and testing of submersible and centrifugal pumps at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This is a 36-month term service contract on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope includes workshop-based activities such as motor rewinding, hydraulic and electrical testing, and certification. Contractors must provide detailed technical reports, including failure analysis, test certificates, and warranty documentation for every repaired unit. Key timelines include submitting inspection reports within two working days and repair quotations within five working days of receiving equipment. The contractor must maintain a fully equipped workshop and employ qualified personnel, including fitters, electricians, and machinists, each with at least three years of relevant experience. The contract operates under an NEC3 Priced Contract structure with fixed rates for labor and overheads, while replacement parts are reimbursed at cost plus a mark-up.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 or CSD registration
- Trade Test certificates for Fitters, Electricians, and Millwrights
- Valid Wireman's Licence for the electrician
- Proof of workshop ownership or valid lease agreement
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Fund
- B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of relevant project experience and signed client reference letters
- Documented quality-control processes and equipment register
- Professional Indemnity and relevant liability insurance coverage
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Phalo
Email: lerato.phalo@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-207-2000
How to apply: Submit your application via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is divided into at least four separate attachments, each no larger than 4MB. The email subject line must include the bidder’s return address, the full bid description, and the bid number (74178).
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