Maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting at Upington Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 September 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams Online
In plain English
Maintenance of airfield ground lighting for 12 months at Upington Airport is being procured. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3EB or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) at Upington International Airport. The project covers a 12-month period and includes servicing, repairing, and testing airfield lights, cables, transformers, and control systems. Key tasks involve maintaining PAPI lights, illuminated signage, and SCADA control systems. The work must be performed at Upington International Airport. Bidders must provide technical proposals, including qualified electricians and technical assistants. The contract follows an NEC3 Term Service Short Contract structure, consisting of fixed preventative maintenance and task-based corrective maintenance. The tender includes provisional sums for spares and airport permits. The closing date for submissions is 05 October 2026, with a mandatory briefing session scheduled for 28 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Electrical Engineering (Building) (3EB)) — 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 3EB or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid Trade Test Certificate for Electrician
- Valid AGL Training Certificate
- Proof of Public Liability, Motor Vehicle, and Professional Indemnity insurance
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- OHS Act and Construction Regulations compliant safety file
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makhaya Mlenze
Email: Makhaya.Mlenze@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za. Submissions must be split into at least four attachments of 4MB each, signed by an authorized person, and include one original, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB flash drive.
Related tenders
Maintenance of Power Network at Upington Airport
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks tenders for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the Medium Voltage and Low Voltage power reticulation network at Upington International Airport over a 36-month period. The project includes routine maintenance of switchgear, transformers, and SCADA systems, as well as emergency breakdown repairs. Deliverables include maintenance reporting, root cause analysis for failures, and updated asset registers. Compliance with safety standards and fixed pricing for the contract duration are required. A compulsory site inspection is scheduled for 08 September 2026.
Supply and installation of gates at Upington Airport.
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 includes installing industrial sliding gates and heavy-duty motors with battery backups at various airport locations. Compliance with aviation security standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required. The project duration is six months, followed by a 12-month defects liability period. A compulsory site inspection is on 22 September 2026.
Generator and LV Systems Maintenance at ACSA.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks tenders for a six-month contract for maintenance and repair of generators and Low Voltage (LV) systems at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The contract includes preventative and corrective maintenance, requiring technical competence and compliance with OHS Act and SANS standards. Deliverables include maintenance reports, infrared scan results, and a monthly maintenance roster, with a fixed price list and 30-day payment terms.
Solar Plant Maintenance at Two Airports for 5 Years
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks bids for a five-year contract to maintain solar plants at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The contract includes preventive and corrective maintenance, specific repairs, system upgrades, monthly performance reporting, quarterly staff training, and adherence to safety and environmental standards. Work starts on 1 November 2026, with fixed pricing and a 6% annual escalation.
Supply of Lighting Spares at OR Tambo Airport
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of lighting spares at O.R. Tambo International Airport over 48 months. The contract requires adherence to SABS and international standards, with deliveries across various airport areas. Bidders must ensure 24-hour service availability, provide product data sheets and warranties, and attend a compulsory briefing session. Evaluation includes a functionality threshold and a preference point system.
Maintenance of Roof Ventilators and HVAC Systems at ACSA.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks tenders for maintaining roof ventilators and HVAC mechanical systems at O.R. Tambo International Airport over six months. The project includes preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and dampers. Contractors must ensure system reliability, adhere to response times for landside and airside operations, and comply with safety and OEM standards. A functionality score of at least 80 out of 100 is required for further evaluation, and pricing must remain fixed for the contract duration.