Professional Services for Security Equipment Installation at Airports.
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
Professional services for the installation of security access control equipment at General Aviation are being procured. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for professional engineering services to install security access control equipment. The project covers eight airports, including ORTIA and CTIA, over a 24-month period. The scope includes designing and installing surveillance cameras, X-ray machines, metal detectors, and vehicle recognition systems. The successful bidder will manage multidisciplinary teams, including electrical, mechanical, and ICT experts, to handle the full project lifecycle from planning to commissioning. The work must be completed to high-security standards suitable for airport environments.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Key personnel must hold SACPCMP, SACAP, or ECSA professional registrations
- Proven project experience via client reference letters
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- VAT registration certificate for joint ventures or consortia
Contact & how to apply
Name: masana.sithole Sithole
Email: Masana.Sithole@airports.co.za
Phone: 011-723-7946
How to apply: Submit proposals by hand to Tender Box B, 3rd Floor, North Wings Offices, International Terminal Building, O. R. Tambo International Airport. Provide one original, one copy, and an electronic version on a flash drive or CD.
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