Professional Services for Power Factor Correction Replacement
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring professional services in electrical engineering for the replacement of power factor correction at King Phalo and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airports over three years. The tender document does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for professional electrical engineering services to replace Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. This three-year contract involves onsite assessments, design, project management, construction supervision, and commissioning of new systems. Key deliverables include technical specifications, project plans, as-built drawings, and staff training. Bidders must attend compulsory site inspections at both locations. The project requires a senior project team, including a qualified Project Manager and a professionally registered Project Engineer. The tender follows an 80/20 preference point system and requires a minimum functionality score of 60 points for further evaluation.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA or FEMA)
- ISO 9001 accreditation
- Professional Indemnity (R5M) and Public Liability (R10M) insurance
- Key personnel must hold ECSA registration and relevant professional qualifications
- Minimum of three client reference letters confirming project experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mlungisi Professor Mgobhozi
Email: Tenders3.ksia@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6198
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za by 24 August 2026 at 16:00. Documents must be signed by an authorized person and split into at least four separate attachments, each no larger than 4MB.
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