ILS Replacement Monitoring at Three Airports
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
31 August 2026 at 10:30 · Faranani Boardroom, Southern Office Block, Cape Town International Airport
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is seeking a Joint Monitoring Team of Consultants for the replacement of Instrument Landing Systems at three airports. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the appointment of a Joint Monitoring Team of Consultants to oversee the Instrument Landing System (ILS) replacement program. This project covers Cape Town International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and George Airport. The successful bidder will provide project management, technical oversight, contract administration, and quality assurance over a 24-month period. Key deliverables include construction supervision, health and safety management, payment certification, and project close-out documentation. The work involves complex airside infrastructure and requires adherence to strict aviation safety standards. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in navigational aids and live operating environments. The project will follow the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (Option E). A compulsory briefing session and site visit are scheduled for 31 August 2026 at Cape Town International Airport. The submission deadline is 02 October 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.
- 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
- Key personnel must hold valid ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Must hold Professional Indemnity insurance (R10 million) and Aviation liability insurance (R300,000)
- Must provide valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session and site visit is mandatory
Contact & how to apply
Name: Graham Mark Mitchell
Email: ctiatender.admin@airports.co.za
Phone: 021-935-4325
How to apply: Submit a hard copy (original plus one copy) and an electronic copy (USB or link) to the Tender Box at the Procurement Department, Ground Floor, Southern Office Block Building, Cape Town International Airport, by 12:00 on 02 October 2026.
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