Automation of Fire-Foam System at ORTIA Tank Farms
Airports Company South Africa
In plain English
The tender is for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the automation of the fixed fire-foam deluge system at the tank farms at ORTIA for 24 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 7ME or higher.
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of an automated fixed fire-foam deluge system at the O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) fuel farm. This project involves complex mechanical, electrical, and software integration, including safety PLC/SCADA upgrades, fire detection systems, and hazardous area installations. The contract duration is 24 months. Key deliverables include detailed engineering designs, HAZOP and LOPA studies, Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, and final wet foam discharge testing. Work will take place at the ORTIA fuel farm in Gauteng. Bidders must demonstrate high-level technical expertise in industrial automation and fire safety systems to meet the project's strict safety and operational requirements.
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 7 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — 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 7ME or higher
- Active ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of valid Public Liability Insurance
- Valid CIPC company registration documents
- Bank rating and letter of solvency
- Signed availability letters for key personnel
- Reference letters demonstrating relevant technical experience
- Minimum functionality score of 85 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: davis.mthethwa
Email: Davis.Mthethwa@airports.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one original, one copy, and one electronic copy (USB) in a sealed envelope to Tender Box B, 1 Jones Road, North Wing, 3rd Floor, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1632, by 11:00 am on 02 October 2026.
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