Awarded Tender: Rfq74424 300kva UPS supply & install at cape town airport | acsa western cape tender

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Summary

Airports company south africa (acsa) is inviting quotations for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kva UPS unit and UPS batteries at cape town international airport. The tender is open to bidders with a valid CIDB contractor grading of 3 eb or higher and requires attendance at a compulsory virtual briefing session. The evaluation will consider functionality (minimum 70 points), price (80 points), and preference (20 points).

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technical scope

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financial capacity

18 sourced criteria

pricing

33 sourced criteria

compliance returnables

21 sourced criteria

evaluation

4 sourced criteria

experience

8 sourced criteria

personnel

3 sourced criteria

equipment capacity

9 sourced criteria

delivery contract

195 sourced criteria

equity registrations

6 sourced criteria

What the buyer was looking for

1Mandatory requirement

Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be tax compliant with SARS.

Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.

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Known supplier evidence

The linked award records MTHETHWA PARAMOUNT ENTERPRIZE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2508756.42 ZAR.

Qualified inference

Inference only

An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.

RFQNEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdfReview complete

Description

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf

The project involves the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kVA UPS unit and UPS batteries at Cape Town International Airport.

Important Dates

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

The starting date is upon signing of the contract by ACSA.
The completion date is 6 months after the starting date.
The access date is upon safety file approval.
The tenderer must submit a first (preliminary) programme within 21 days from the tender opening date.
The defects date is 6 months after completion of the whole of the works.
The defects correction period is 2 weeks.

Contact Information

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited.
Address: Administrator Office, Southern Office Block, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International, Western Cape, South Africa, 7525.
Telephone: 021 937 1200.
Project Manager/Supervisor contact: Telephone 021 935 3852.
Physical address for the site: Cape Town International Airport.

Submission Guidelines

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

The tenderer must submit a completed Form of Offer and Acceptance as part of the tender.
The tenderer must include a Schedule of Deviations if any deviations or amendments exist.
The tenderer must submit a preliminary programme within 21 days from the tender opening date.
The tenderer must provide required securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance within two weeks of receiving a completed copy of the agreement.
Failure to fulfil submission obligations may constitute repudiation of the agreement.

Evaluation Criteria

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

The contractor must be a registered company with a valid tax clearance certificate. The contractor must also have the necessary experience and expertise to undertake the work.

Technical Specifications

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

Scope: Supply, deliver, install, test, and commission a 300kVA UPS unit and UPS batteries at Cape Town International Airport.
The Works Information is contained in Part C3 'Scope of Works'.
The Site Information is in Part C4.
Key risks include working airside with high noise levels, driving on airside, electrical live line works up to 400V, and working with lead-acid batteries.
The Contractor must provide CVs for key personnel as part of the tender schedule.
The Contractor must submit a programme identified in Part C3.

Experience & Qualifications

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf

The Contractor must provide CVs for key personnel, detailing name, job, responsibility, qualifications, and experience.
Key people's CVs must be appended to the tender schedule.
The Contractor must have experience in similar works, including risks like working airside and with electrical systems.

Pricing Schedule

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf

Pricing is based on a Bill of Quantities as per NEC3 ECC Option B.
The Bill of Quantities is a pricing document only; work instructions are in the Works Information.
Items are measured net with no allowance for waste unless stated.
Prices and rates are fully inclusive of all work, risks, overheads, and profit.
Quantities in the Bill are not final; certified quantities at each assessment date determine payment.
Short descriptions in the Bill are for identification only; full scope is in the Works Information.

Financial Requirements

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

The contract is a re-measurement contract based on a Bill of Quantities (Option B).
Prices are lump sums and amounts obtained by multiplying rates by quantities.
A performance bond of 10% of the contract value is required.
Retention of 5% of the contract value applies.
Payment terms: Payment is made within 30 days from the date of invoice.
The assessment interval for payment is every 4 weeks.
Delay damages are 0.05% per day, up to a maximum of 10% of the contract value.

Compliance Requirements

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf (RFQ)

The Contractor must annually present a compliant B-BBEE Certificate. Failure is a material breach.
The Contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
The Contractor must have insurance cover including aviation liability insurance of at least R300,000.
The Contractor must provide proof of insurance before work starts and annually.
The Contractor must be in good standing with the Compensation Fund or a licensed insurer.
The Contractor must comply with all applicable laws, including anti-bribery and corruption regulations.

Health & Safety

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf

The Contractor must sign an Occupational Health and Safety Agreement under Section 37(2) of the OHS Act before work commences.
A baseline risk assessment must be performed by a competent person before starting work.
The Contractor must appoint competent persons and enforce strict OHS discipline.
All incidents/accidents must be reported to the Department of Labour and the Client.
No alcohol or intoxicating substances are allowed on site.
Personal protective equipment must be provided and worn.
Safe work procedures and permits must be implemented.
The Contractor must ensure all employees are covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.

Contractual Terms

Source: NEC3_ECC _UPS Supply and Installation (Sub19).pdf

Contract duration: 6 months from the starting date.
The contract uses NEC3 ECC with Main Option B (Priced contract with Bill of Quantities).
Secondary options include X2 (Changes in the law), X7 (Delay damages), X13 (Performance bond), X16 (Retention), X18 (Limitation of liability), and additional Z clauses.
Dispute resolution: Option W1 with arbitration in Johannesburg under The Association of Arbitrators rules.
Additional conditions cover ethics, confidentiality, intellectual property, joint liability, and step-in rights.
Termination clauses include provisions for breach and business rescue proceedings.

Contract Awarded

Award Information

Winning Supplier

The request for qoutation for the supply, deliver, install, test and commission of 300kva UPS unit and UPS batteries at airports company south africa for cape town international airport

Award Details

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

Organization Directors

Awards Won: MTHETHWA PARAMOUNT ENTERPRIZE

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What the tender required and what the award supports

Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be tax compliant with SARS.

Bids must be emailed to [email protected] by 14 August 2026 at 16:00 PM, with no Cc or Bcc to ACSA employees.

The Contractor must sign an Occupational Health and Safety Agreement under Section 37(2) of the OHS Act before work commences.

A baseline risk assessment must be performed by a competent person before starting work.

The Contractor must appoint competent persons and enforce strict OHS discipline.

All incidents/accidents must be reported to the Department of Labour and the Client.

No alcohol or intoxicating substances are allowed on site.

Safe work procedures and permits must be implemented.

The Contractor must ensure all employees are covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.

PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER: RFQ 74424

TITLE OF PROJECT: Supply, Deliver, Install, Test and Commission

a 300kVA UPS unit and UPS Batteries at Cape Town International

NEC 3: ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (ECC)

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Supply, Deliver, Install, Test and Commission a 300kVA UPS unit and UPS Batteries at Cape Town

Scope: Supply, deliver, install, test, and commission a 300kVA UPS unit and UPS batteries at Cape Town International Airport.

The Works Information is contained in Part C3 'Scope of Works'.

The Site Information is in Part C4.

Key risks include working airside with high noise levels, driving on airside, electrical live line works up to 400V, and working with lead-acid batteries.

The Contractor must submit a programme identified in Part C3.

Pricing must be fixed for the full duration of the contract. No contract price adjustments or foreign fluctuations are allowed.

You must submit pricing schedules as per the bid document requirements.

The evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system (price vs. preference).

No specific details on bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are provided in the extracted text.

Other: On award, you must provide valid insurance and a valid COIDA letter of good standing.

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bank which the Project Manager and the Employer have accepted, for the amount stated in the

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The tenderer must provide required securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance within two weeks of receiving a completed copy of the agreement.

The contract is a re-measurement contract based on a Bill of Quantities (Option B).

Prices are lump sums and amounts obtained by multiplying rates by quantities.

A performance bond of 10% of the contract value is required.

Retention of 5% of the contract value applies.

Payment terms: Payment is made within 30 days from the date of invoice.

The assessment interval for payment is every 4 weeks.

Delay damages are 0.05% per day, up to a maximum of 10% of the contract value.

The Contractor must have insurance cover including aviation liability insurance of at least R300,000.

The Contractor must provide proof of insurance before work starts and annually.

Pricing is based on a Bill of Quantities as per NEC3 ECC Option B.

The Bill of Quantities is a pricing document only; work instructions are in the Works Information.

Items are measured net with no allowance for waste unless stated.

Prices and rates are fully inclusive of all work, risks, overheads, and profit.

Quantities in the Bill are not final; certified quantities at each assessment date determine payment.

Short descriptions in the Bill are for identification only; full scope is in the Works Information.

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA SOC LIMTIED CONTRACT NO. RFQ74011

2 The period within which payment is 30 days from date of invoice

applied to Providing the Works based on durations shown in the Accepted Programme, fixed charges for the

use of Equipment that is required throughout the construction phase, time related charges for people working

in a supervisory capacity for the period required, and lump sum charges for other facilities or services not

directly related to performing work items typically included in other parts of the bill.

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