Fire and booster pump station replacement at ORTIA.
Airports Company South Africa
This tender closed on 5 October 2026
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In plain English
The tender is for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of replacement fire water pump stations and a booster pump station. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of fire water pump stations and a booster pump station at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This project, referenced as ORTIA8160/2026/RFP, involves mechanical, electrical, and civil works, including cloud-based monitoring and system integration. The contract duration is 24 months, with a total project timeline of 104 weeks. Key deliverables include the replacement of main fire-pump sets, electrical distribution panels, and PLC/HMI control systems. Bidders must provide a team of seven qualified professionals, including engineers registered with ECSA and a safety agent registered with SACPCMP. The project requires strict adherence to airport security and safety protocols. The closing date for submissions is 05 October 2026 at 12:00 pm. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 14 September 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — 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 CIDB registration of 7ME or higher
- Proof of CSD registration and valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Seven key personnel with ECSA or SACPCMP professional registrations
Contact & how to apply
Name: davis.mthethwa
Email: Davis.Mthethwa@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version (USB) in a sealed envelope marked with the tender reference and bidder details. Deliver to Tender Box C, 1 Jones Road, ACSA North Wing, 3rd Floor, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1632.
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