Solar Plant Maintenance at Two Airports for 5 Years
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 August 2026 at 12:00 · Online via MS Teams
In plain English
The Airports Company South Africa is procuring solar plant maintenance services for King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport for a period of 5 years. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 6 EP or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the maintenance of solar plants at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. This contract spans five years and includes both preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as specific repairs and system upgrades at the Chief Dawid Stuurman facility. Key deliverables include monthly performance reporting, quarterly staff training, and maintaining specific response times for repairs. The project requires the migration of management systems and adherence to strict safety and environmental standards. Work is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2026. Bidders must ensure all pricing remains fixed for the duration of the contract, with a set annual escalation of 6%.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 6 EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid SANAS or IRBA accredited B-BBEE certificate
- CIPC company registration documents
- Public and Aviation Liability Insurance of at least R300,000
- Proof of relevant solar certifications like PV Green Card
- Bank Letter of Good Standing and Letter of Solvency
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mlungisi Mgobhozi
Email: Mlungisi.mgobhozi@airports.co.za
Phone: 032-436-6198
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and an electronic version (USB) in sealed envelopes to the Tender Box at the Information Help Desk, King Phalo Airport, by 12:00 PM on 21 September 2026.
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