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Maintenance of escalators at O.R. Tambo Airport.

Airports Company South Africa

In plain English

Maintenance of escalators at O.R Tambo International Airport for 8 months. No specific eligibility criteria stated.

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Closing date
25 September 2026
Location
1 Jones-Kempton Park-Ekurhuleni-1627
Estimated value
R 12 000 000
Published
11 September 2026
Tender no.
74847

Description

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the maintenance of 71 escalators at O.R. Tambo International Airport. This contract covers a period of 8 months and requires 24/7 service availability. The scope includes preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, emergency call-outs, and spares management. Bidders must provide a qualified team, including trade-tested lift mechanics and ECSA-registered engineers. The project requires adherence to strict response times for breakdowns and major repairs. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, and bidders must meet a minimum functionality threshold of 75 points to qualify for further consideration.

What you need to qualify

  • Registered companyAn active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • CIDB grading (Grade 4 Specialist Works (4SW))A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid CIDB registration of 4SI or higher
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Valid CIPC registration or legal entity documentation
  • Bank Letter of Good Standing and Letter of Solvency
  • Relevant qualifications and CVs for all key personnel
  • Proof of Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, 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 your bid electronically to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure all documents are completed, signed, and returned in full. If submitting physically, provide one original, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB flash drive.

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