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Maintenance of luggage trolleys at O.R. Tambo Airport.

Airports Company South Africa

In plain English

Maintenance of 4500 luggage trolleys and 16 trolley movers at O R Tambo International Airport for five years. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher.

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Closing date
28 August 2026
Location
1 Jones Road, O.R. Tambo International Airport,-Kempton Park-Johannesburg-1632
Estimated value
R 12 000 000
Published
29 July 2026
Briefing
12 August 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams
Tender no.
ORTIA7990-2025-RFP

Description

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the comprehensive maintenance of 4,500 luggage trolleys and 16 trolley movers at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This is a five-year contract under the NEC3 Term Service Contract framework. The scope includes preventative maintenance, such as structural inspections and electrical system servicing, as well as corrective maintenance for breakdowns. The contractor must ensure 95% system availability and meet strict response time targets for emergency repairs. Key deliverables include monthly performance reports, maintenance schedules, and the management of spares. The project requires a dedicated on-site team, including a Site Manager and four tradesmen, to ensure continuous airport operations. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract, with specific performance benchmarks for repair times and system reliability.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Registered companyAn active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Valid CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Valid B-BBEE status (Sworn Affidavit or SANAS certificate)
  • CIPC registration and director identity documents
  • Letter of Solvency and Bank Letter of Good Standing
  • Professional Indemnity and Aviation Liability insurance coverage

Contact & how to apply

Name: Mochaki Monyela

Email: mochaki.monyela@airports.co.za

Phone: 064-177-6644

How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version (USB) in a sealed, clearly marked envelope to Tender Box B, 3rd Floor, ACSA North Wing Offices, O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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