Supply and installation of 300kVA UPS at Cape Town Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 3 July 2026 at 11:00 · Virtual on MS Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring a 300KVA UPS unit and UPS batteries for Cape Town International Airport. Bidders must have a valid CIDB contractor grading of 3 EB or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kVA UPS unit and battery bank at Cape Town International Airport. The project includes removing old batteries, providing on-site staff training, and submitting technical documentation. Work must be performed under an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract. A significant portion of the installation must occur during night shifts to maintain airport operations. The project duration is six months from the start date. Bidders must demonstrate experience in high-security airport environments and provide a preliminary project programme. The contract includes specific requirements for performance bonds, retention fees, and adherence to strict safety and quality standards. The tender is issued by ACSA, and all pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract.
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 (Building) (3EB)) — 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 EB or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- ISO 9001 accreditation and quality management system
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of public and aviation liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bulelani Tebele
Email: bulelani.tebele@airports.co.za
Phone: 044-803-7700
How to apply: Submit the bid via email to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into at least four separate attachments, each no larger than 4MB. Do not copy any ACSA employees on the email. Contact the Project Manager at 021 935 3852 for further submission guidance.
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