Provision of IT Wire Center UPS's and Batteries
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
(1) Replacement of IT Wire Centre UPS is being procured. (2) Eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, PSIRA are not stated.
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This tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of UPS systems and batteries at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Issued by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), the project aims to upgrade IT wire center power infrastructure. Key deliverables include the installation of modular and static UPS units, battery replacement, and the removal of old equipment for certified disposal. The contractor must perform all work at night between 00:00 and 04:00 to minimize operational impact. The contract duration is 12 months, and the work must comply with SANS 10142-1 standards. Successful bidders are required to provide training to ACSA staff and issue commissioning certificates upon completion. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The closing date for submissions is 18 September 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
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 4 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (4EP)) — 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 grading of 4EP/EB or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Letter of Solvency from auditors or accountants
- CIPC registration and director ID copies
- Technical qualifications for Site Manager, Electrician, and Safety Officer
- OEM Letter of Support and proof of local spare parts availability
- Aviation liability insurance of at least R100,000
Contact & how to apply
Name: theo nkomo
Email: theo.nkomo@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-1400
How to apply: Submit one original and one copy of the bid in a sealed envelope to the physical address specified in the tender documents. Ensure the bid register is signed upon delivery. For queries, contact Theo Nkomo at Theo.nkomo@airports.co.za.
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