Maintenance of Power Network at Cape Town Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
12 August 2026 at 11:00 · Virtual on MS Teams
In plain English
Preventative and corrective maintenance of power reticulation network (MV & LV) at Cape Town International Airport for 12 months. Bidders must have a valid CIDB contractor grading of 3 EP or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the Medium and Low Voltage power reticulation network at Cape Town International Airport. This contract covers a twelve-month period and includes tasks such as inspections, testing, condition monitoring, and emergency repairs on switchgear, transformers, and SCADA systems. The successful contractor must provide a dedicated team, including a Site Supervisor and qualified electricians, to be based on-site during standard business hours. The work must comply with SANS 10142 and aviation safety standards. Key deliverables include regular maintenance reporting, spare parts management, and the issuance of Certificates of Compliance. The project is governed by an NEC 3 Term Service Contract, and the contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary airside permits for personnel and vehicles.
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 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — 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 EP or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Valid IE or MIE registration with Department of Employment and Labour
- Industry certifications and trade test certificates for key personnel
- Proof of valid aviation liability insurance
- Proof of B-BBEE status
- Bank Letter of Good Standing and Letter of Solvency
- Reference letters for previous MV maintenance projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bulelani Tebele
Email: bulelani.tebele@airports.co.za
Phone: 044-803-7700
How to apply: Bids must be emailed to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Submissions must be split into at least four separate attachments, each no larger than 4MB. Do not copy any ACSA employees on the email.
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