Supply and Delivery of SWA Underground Cable for ACSA.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring SWA Underground Cable for King Shaka International Airport. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and submit mandatory documents.
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This tender is issued by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) for the supply and delivery of 500 meters of 4-core XLPE 185mm² 6.6/11kV Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) underground power cable. The work is to be performed at King Shaka International Airport. Key deliverables include the supply of the cable, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT) conducted by an accredited testing company. The supplier must provide comprehensive documentation, including manufacturer test certificates, a certificate of conformity, and a minimum 24-month warranty from the date of commissioning. The cable must meet specific technical standards for high-voltage underground power distribution. The closing date for this request for quotation is 11 August 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Manufacturer must hold ISO 9001 certification
- Power cables must comply with SANS and IEC technical standards
- Accredited entity must complete Factory and Site Acceptance Tests
Contact & how to apply
Name: Simphiwe Jili
Email: simphwe.jili@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Documents must be signed, stamped, and split into multiple attachments of no more than 4MB each. The Tender Deposit Register must be completed and included with the submission.
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