Escalator and travelator cleaning services at ORTIA.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The Airports Company South Africa is seeking quotations for cleaning services of escalator steps and travelator belts at OR Tambo International Airport for 12 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3 SI or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is seeking a service provider for the cleaning of escalator steps and travelator belts at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This project involves two distinct requirements: a 12-month contract for specific cleaning services and a 60-month term service contract for the comprehensive maintenance and cleaning of 91 escalators and 36 travelators. The work must be performed during night shifts between 20h30 and 04h30 to ensure airport operations are not disrupted. The scope includes the supply of all necessary labor, specialized machinery, and OEM-approved cleaning agents. The contractor is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness with no visible marks or debris permitted. Key deliverables include the submission of a contractor’s plan within 30 days and the maintenance of a safety file. The contract is subject to annual CPI-linked escalations and requires the successful bidder to manage staff security permits and airside induction training.
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 3 Specialist Works (3SW)) — 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 contractor grading of 3 SI or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Public Liability and Aviation Liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: masana.sithole Sithole
Email: Masana.Sithole@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-7946
How to apply: Submit bids electronically to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the email subject line includes the RFQ name and number. Complete all required returnable schedules and sign the Tender Deposit Register upon submission.
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