Fuel infrastructure upgrade at O. R. Tambo Airport.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of various fuel infrastructure at O. R. Tambo International Airport. Only tenderers with a CIDB contractor grading of 4ME or higher may bid.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of fuel infrastructure at O. R. Tambo International Airport. The project involves upgrading fuel storage tanks, replacing pumps, and restoring fiber optic networks to ensure safety and compliance with aviation fuel standards. The work will take place at the airport fuel depot and airside facilities. The contract duration is 12 months, and all work must meet strict hazardous area safety requirements. Bidders must provide a project programme, quality plans, and as-built documentation upon completion. The project requires specialized mechanical and electrical engineering expertise to handle Jet A-1 fuel systems. All rates provided by the bidder will 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.
- 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 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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 4ME or higher
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional registrations (e.g., SACPCMP, ECSA)
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC registration and proof of signatory authority
- Bank Letter of Good Standing and Letter of Solvency
- Proof of at least two previous similar projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Phalo
Email: Lerato.Phalo@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Submissions must be emailed to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Bidders must provide one tender offer as a single entity or joint venture, including an electronic copy on a USB flash drive. Refer to the formal Tender Data document for specific submission portal or physical drop-off instructions.
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