Maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting at Upington Airport
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
20 August 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams online meeting
In plain English
Maintenance of airfield ground lighting at Upington Airport is being procured. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 2EP or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems at Upington International Airport. This contract covers a 12-month period and includes the servicing, repair, and testing of airfield lights, cables, transformers, PAPI units, and control systems. The work requires specialized electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting SCADA systems and airfield signage. The project is located at Diedericks Road, Upington. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise, as the contract requires a minimum functionality score of 70 points. The scope involves both preventative maintenance tasks and corrective maintenance based on hourly labour rates. All pricing must remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The tender is governed by the NEC3 Term Service Short Contract framework.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 2 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (2EP)) — 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 registration of 2EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE status via Sworn Affidavit or SANAS certificate
- Certified qualifications and trade test certificates for key personnel
- Valid AGL training certificates for key personnel
- Proof of required construction and professional indemnity insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makhaya Jeremiah Mlenze
Email: Makhaya.Mlenze@airports.co.za
Phone: 010-207-2000
How to apply: Submit bids via email to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za. Ensure the submission is split into multiple attachments of no more than 4MB each. Include the correct subject heading as specified in the invitation. The closing date for submissions is 28 August 2026 at 12h00.
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