Supply and installation of gates at Upington Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 September 2026 at 10:00 · Upington International Airport Boardroom, Diedricks Street, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa, 8801
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new mechanical gates and electric motors at Upington International Airport. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 2 ME or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new mechanical gates and electric motors at Upington International Airport. The project involves installing industrial sliding gates and heavy-duty motors with battery backups at various airport locations, including the Fuel Depot and Cargo Entrance. The work must comply with aviation security standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The project duration is six months from the contract start date, followed by a 12-month defects liability period. All work must be performed at the Upington International Airport site in the Northern Cape. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 22 September 2026 to qualify for the tender process.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Mechanical Engineering (2ME)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB contractor grading of 2 ME
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of Aviation and Public Liability Insurance
- Relevant professional certifications for Contract Manager, Safety Officer, and Artisan
- Attendance of compulsory site briefing and inspection
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tinyiko Vukeya
Email: tinyiko.vukeya@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2643
How to apply: Submit applications via email to Acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into attachments of no more than 4MB each, use the specified invitation subject heading, and do not copy (CC) any ACSA employees on the email.
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