Fire and booster pump station replacement at ORTIA.
Airports Company South Africa
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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