Rental of 800kVA Diesel Generator for ACSA.
Airports Company South Africa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 August 2026 at 10:00 · Virtual MS Teams
In plain English
Airports Company South Africa is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of an 800KVA diesel backup generator for a six-month rental at Cape Town International Airport. Bidders must have a valid CIDB contractor grading of 3 EB or higher.
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of an 800kVA diesel backup generator at Cape Town International Airport. The project involves a six-month rental period starting 01 September 2026. The generator must be soundproofed and capable of automatic load transfer within 15 seconds to meet ICAO standards. Key deliverables include the installation of the unit, integration with existing electrical systems, and the provision of a Certificate of Compliance upon completion. At the end of the rental, the contractor must submit all maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and test results. The work requires adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations, including airside induction training for personnel. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in generator systems and provide a comprehensive project plan to ensure operational continuity at the airport.
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 3 Electrical Engineering (Building) (3EB)) — 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 3 EB or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Electricians must hold valid Trade Test Certificates
- Managers must hold SAQA-accredited technical qualifications
- Proof of valid business insurance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Bank Letter of Good Standing and Letter of Solvency
- Proof of airside induction training and AVOP completion
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bulelani Tebele
Email: bulelani.tebele@airports.co.za
Phone: 044-803-7700
How to apply: Tenders must be emailed to acsarfq@airports.co.za. Submissions should be split into at least four attachments of 4MB each. Do not copy any ACSA employees on the email. Include one original, one copy, and an electronic version on a USB flash drive.
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