Bulk Water Repairs at King Phalo Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is seeking a contractor for bulk water repairs on an ad-hoc basis for three years at King Phalo Airport. No specific eligibility or registration requirements are stated.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the provision of bulk water infrastructure repairs at King Phalo Airport. This is a three-year ad-hoc service contract covering the inspection, maintenance, and repair of domestic and fire water pipelines, valves, reservoirs, and associated fittings. The work requires the contractor to provide all necessary labour, tools, and materials. Key deliverables include monthly progress reports, adherence to strict safety standards, and the submission of a detailed safety file. Work must be performed in accordance with statutory regulations and site safety protocols. The contract is fixed-price for the duration of the three-year term. Bidders must ensure all staff are competent and hold valid airport permits. The project aims to ensure the reliability of the airport's water supply through scheduled maintenance and emergency breakdown responses.
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 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 1CE or higher
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of company registration (CIPC) and director identification
- Letter of Solvency from auditors or accountants
- Bank letter of good standing
- Minimum 3 reference letters for similar industry experience
- Key personnel must hold National Diploma or N3-N6 in Civil Engineering
Contact & how to apply
Name: Itumeleng Bosman
Email: Itumeleng.Bosman@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2594
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to AcsaRFQ@airports.co.za. Applicants must provide one original document, one hard copy, and an electronic version on a USB flash drive. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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