Generator assessment and repairs at Cape Town Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 June 2026 at 11:00 · Cape Town International Airport-Southern Office Block (SOB)
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is seeking a service provider for generator assessment, repairs, and radiator replacement at Cape Town International Airport for 12 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the assessment and repair of South Generators and the replacement of the North Generator No. 3 radiator at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves rigging, transportation, workshop repairs, reinstallation, and testing of equipment, along with the certification of low voltage electrical installations. The contract duration is 12 to 24 months. Work must be performed according to SANS 10142-1 standards. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 26 June 2026 at the Southern Office Block. The tender is governed by an NEC 3 Term Service Contract. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract, with potential annual CPI adjustments. The project requires specialized mechanical and electrical expertise, including qualified diesel mechanics and project managers with relevant technical diplomas.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB contractor grading of 3ME or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Three reference letters or completion certificates as proof of experience
- Diesel Mechanics must hold National/Technical Diploma, N6, and Trade Test Certificate
- CIPC registration and shareholder/director identification documents
- Letter of Solvency and Bank Letter of Good Standing
- Must provide Assets All Risk and Public Liability insurance
- Must provide safety file including medical examinations
- Valid Performance Bond
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mmabatho Mogale
Email: mmabatho.mogale@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Submit the original bid, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB flash drive to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the bid register is completed upon submission. For further clarification, contact Mmabatho Mogale at mmabatho.mogale@airports.co.za.
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