Airports company south africa (acsa) is seeking a qualified contractor to undertake runway and taxiway repairs at bram fischer international airport (bfia) over a 6-month period. The work includes asphalt patching, crack sealing, full-depth reconstruction of a deteriorated taxiway section, and repainting of airside markings, all in compliance with aviation standards. This tender is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 2ce or higher and relevant pavement repair experience.
Key Requirements
CIDB grading of 2CE or higher is mandatory.
Achieve a minimum of 90 out of 100 points in the functionality evaluation, which assesses company experience (40 points) and key personnel (60 points).
Provide proof of at least 2 completed comparable pavement repair projects (3 or more for full points).
Project Manager must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7) and at least 3 years of relevant experience; Site Supervisor must have a National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6) and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Submit a completed Pricing Schedule, signed Form of Offer, and Form A5 (Schedule of Recent Experience).
Obtain aviation liability insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of R300,000 and submit proof before work starts.
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements, including OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014, and obtain airside permits.
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2026
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The tender is for the provision of runway and taxiway repairs at Bram Fischer International Airport (BFIA) over a 6-month period. The contract is governed by the NEC3 Term Service Short Contract (TSSC3) and includes mandatory requirements for pavement maintenance, compliance with aviation standards (e.g., ICAO, CAA), and strict airside safety protocols. The scope includes saw cutting, milling, patching, crack sealing, and repainting runway markings. Payments are task-based, with invoicing and assessments conducted monthly.
The tender is for the provision of runway and taxiway repairs at BFIA (Airports Company South Africa) over a 6-month period. It includes civil pavement infrastructure emergency repairs, temporary traffic control, road construction (patching, milling, asphalt surfacing, concrete patching), and road line marking (water-based and retro-reflective paints). The project is divided into multiple schedules (A to E) with detailed quantities, rates, and compliance requirements.
The tender is for the provision of runway and taxiway repairs at Bram Fischer International Airport (BFIA) for a period of 6 months. It is issued by the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) and requires bidders to meet strict eligibility, technical, and compliance criteria. The closing date for submissions is 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC).
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
Tender Document Availability: 01 July 2026 (free download from eTenders Portal or ACSA Tender Bulletin).
Compulsory Site Inspection: 10 July 2026 at 09:00 AM at Reception, Airports Company South Africa, Bram Fischer International Airport, N8 Thaba Nchu Road, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Closing Date for Enquiries: 10 July 2026.
Tender Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM (South African Time).
Tender Validity Period: 84 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
Note: Bidders may not contact any ACSA employee other than those listed above during the tender period.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
Submit bids by 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM (South African Time) to the bid box at: Reception, Airports Company South Africa, Bram Fischer International Airport, N8 Thaba Nchu Road, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (do not re-type).
Late bids will not be accepted. Ensure bid envelopes have the bidder's return address on the outside for potential returns.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or email submissions are not accepted.
Submit one original plus one copy in paper format, and one electronic copy (USB Flash Drive).
All returnable documents must be completed in full, signed, and returned. Non-responsive bids may be disqualified.
Seal packages as "ORIGINAL" and "COPY" with employer's address and bidder's details on the outside.
Alternative bids will not be considered.
Tender validity period: 84 days from closing date. Extensions may be requested.
Withdrawal or substitution of bids requires written notice before the closing time.
Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must accompany the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness – Check that the bid complies with all tender conditions, is properly completed and signed, and is responsive to requirements.
Stage 2: Mandatory Administration Criteria – Must meet the following:
CIDB contractor grading of 2CE or higher.
Signed Form of Offer (completed and signed fully).
Stage 3: Functionality Evaluation – Minimum threshold of 90 points out of 100 to proceed. Points are allocated as follows:
Company Experience (40 points): Provide proof of completed comparable projects (pavement maintenance or repairs on surfaced/tarred roads) via Form A5. Points: Less than 2 projects = 0; 2 projects = 30; 3 or more projects = 40.
Key Personnel (60 points):
Project Manager (30 points): Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7) – 15 points; 3+ years' relevant experience – 15 points.
Site Supervisor (30 points): Must have National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6) – 15 points; 3+ years' relevant experience – 15 points.
Stage 4: Price and Preference – 80/20 preference point system (for bids with rand value equal to or below the threshold). Price scores up to 80 points; preference points up to 20 based on B-BBEE status and specific goals.
Disqualification: Late or improperly submitted bids, non-compliance with tax obligations, corrupt or fraudulent practices, failure to meet mandatory criteria (e.g., CIDB grading, functionality threshold).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Provision of runway and taxiway repairs at Bram Fischer International Airport (BFIA) for a period of 6 months.
Eligibility: Only CIDB contractors with a grading of 2CE or higher may submit bids.
Standards: Compliance with CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender (Annex C, 8 August 2019, Government Gazette 42622).
Work Type: Pavement maintenance or repairs (limited to surfaced/tarred roads).
Contract Duration: 6 months.
Contract Terms: Fixed prices for the duration of the contract (no adjustments for CPI, foreign fluctuations, etc.).
Insurance: Employer's insurance may not cover full requirements; bidders must seek qualified advice and provide necessary certificates as per contract data.
Safety and Environmental: Successful bidder must complete Appendix 3 (Safety, Environmental, etc.).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing Format: Fixed rates and prices in Rand (ZAR) for the full contract duration. VAT must be shown separately.
Costs: Bidders are responsible for all costs incurred in preparing and submitting bids (no compensation from employer).
Securities and Bonds: If requested, submit securities, bonds, guarantees, policies, and certificates of insurance before contract formation.
Payment Terms: Not explicitly stated; refer to contract data for details.
Price Adjustments: No contract price adjustments allowed (rates remain fixed).
Alternative Bids: Not considered unless a main compliant bid is also submitted.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 8813 Runway and Taxiway Emergency Request.pdf (RFQ)
CIDB Registration: Mandatory CIDB contractor grading of 2CE or higher.
Tax Compliance:
Submit Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN issued by SARS or a printed TCS certificate.
Apply for TCS PIN via e-Filing on SARS website.
If no TCS PIN, provide Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers.
Failure to comply may render the bid invalid.
B-bbee:
Preference points awarded based on B-BBEE status level (Level 1 to 8).
Additional points for black youth majority-owned, black women majority-owned, or disability-owned entities.
Proof required: Original/certified B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency or valid sworn affidavit.
Legal Capacity: Bidders must have legal capacity to enter into the contract and not be under restrictions (e.g., insolvent, in receivership, or under business rescue).
Conflict of Interest: Bidders must declare any potential conflicts of interest in their submissions.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): CSD registration may be required if TCS PIN is unavailable.
DocumentBOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsxReview complete
Description
Source: BOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsx
Provision of emergency runway and taxiway repairs at BFIA for a period of 6 months.
Work includes pavement repairs, asphalt surfacing, line marking, and temporary traffic control facilities.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsx (unknown)
Complete all Schedules of Quantities in black ink.
Submit the following returnable documents: Health & Safety file, HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), and Environmental Management Plan.
Ensure compliance with OHS Act Regulations (including Construction Regulations 2014) and obtain airside permits for personnel and vehicles.
Submit the completed BOQ with rates and amounts for each item.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsx (unknown)
Mandatory compliance with South African OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014.
Valid airside permits for personnel and vehicles.
Ability to provide Health & Safety file, HIRA, and Environmental Management Plan.
Capacity to execute emergency pavement repairs and road construction tasks within 6 months.
Experience with airport runway/taxiway maintenance (implied by technical requirements).
Preferred: Prior experience with ACSA or similar large-scale infrastructure projects.
Preferred: Certifications for handling hazardous materials (e.g., bitumen, epoxy resin).
Preferred: Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.
Technical Specifications
Source: BOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsx (unknown)
Scope: Emergency repairs to civil pavement infrastructure, including runway and taxiway repairs at BFIA for 6 months.
Concrete patching: fast setting concrete and remix concrete 40MPa.
Road line marking: water-based paint on runways (white lines, edge lines, aiming point/threshold/touchdown zone markings) and retro-reflective paint on taxiways (yellow lines).
Temporary traffic control: provision of lighting for night works, site establishment (container and two mobile toilets).
Compliance: OHS Act Regulations (including Construction Regulations 2014), airside permits, and Environmental Management Plan.
Financial Requirements
Source: BOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsx (unknown)
Pricing: Submit rates and amounts for each item in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
Payment: Baseline bid amount is not final; payments will be made based on completed work approved by the ACSA Project Manager.
Contingencies: Allow 20% for contingencies.
VAT: 15% applicable.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BOQ Pavement and surface repairs BFIA.xlsx (unknown)
Compliance with OHS Act Regulations (including Construction Regulations 2014).
Submission of Health & Safety file, HIRA, and Environmental Management Plan.
Obtain airside permits for personnel and vehicles.
DocumentBFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf
Project Description:
Repairs to runways and taxiways at BFIA to ensure structural integrity, operational safety, and aviation standards compliance.
Work includes asphalt and concrete repairs, crack sealing, and road marking repainting.
Contact Information
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf (unknown)
Overall minimum threshold of 90 points is required for further evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf (unknown)
Scope: Runway and taxiway repairs at Bram Fischer International Airport (BFIA) over 6 months.
Key tasks:
Traffic accommodation.
Saw cutting, milling, removal, and disposal of existing asphalt and concrete.
Tack coat application.
Mill-and-overlay and patching of asphalt surfaces on Runway 02/20 and taxiways (approx. 1089 m³).
Full-depth reconstruction of severely deteriorated sections of Taxiway Alpha (approx. 150 m²).
Fast-setting concrete repairs using ABE or equivalent.
Crack sealing (approx. 12,000 m).
Deep patching using BTB product (approx. 145 m³).
Repainting of all airside road markings.
All work must be tested for density, levels, and friction.
Standards: Work must comply with COTO (TMH, TRH), ANNEX 14, CAA, ICAO, and other aviation standards.
Constraints:
Contractor must have a valid airside access permit.
Work may require escort.
A detailed 3-week execution plan is required, prepared in MS Project and a Word document.
Regular daily meetings (e.g., safety, planning, early warning) are suggested.
Site camp may be provided by the employer, date to be confirmed.
Methodology
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf (unknown)
Methodology:
Provide a detailed 3-week execution plan using MS Project and a Word document.
Hold regular daily meetings (e.g., safety, planning, early warning).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf
Experience and Qualifications:
Company: Must demonstrate experience with at least 2-3 completed pavement repair/maintenance projects on surfaced/tarred roads (use Form A5).
Key Personnel:
Project Manager: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (NQF 7) and 3+ years relevant experience.
Site Supervisor: National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF 6) and 3+ years relevant experience.
Attach CVs, qualifications, and clearly indicate relevant experience dates.
Quality Management
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf
Quality Requirements:
All work must follow specified sequences and standards (COTO, ANNEX 14, CAA, ICAO).
Final quality testing (density, levels, friction) is required before reopening work areas.
All work must be tested.
Financial Requirements
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf (unknown)
Pricing:
Complete the Pricing Schedule (Price List) in Part C2.
Enter overhead and profit percentages for Defined Cost for people and other costs.
Transfer the total price (excluding VAT) to the Form of Offer on page 2.
Payment Terms:
Invoices are assessed on the 20th of each month.
Payment is expected on the last day of the month.
Submit detailed tax invoices to the Employer's Agent via email.
Invoices must include: contractor details, contract number, VAT numbers, breakdown of completed work (lump sums and measured quantities), and a completion report.
Payment is based on approved completed work, not the total bid amount.
Insurance:
Successful bidder must obtain aviation liability insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of R300,000.
Submit proof of insurance before work starts and annually.
Pricing Schedule:
Complete all items in the Schedule of Quantities (Schedules A, C, etc.) in black ink.
Include rates and amounts for each item (e.g., sawing, milling, asphalt, crack sealing, road markings).
Add a 20% contingency allowance.
The total bid amount serves as a baseline; payment is based on approved completed work.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf (unknown)
Mandatory Requirements:
CIDB grading: 2CE or higher.
Submit a fully completed and signed Form of Offer (page 2 of NEC document).
Submit a fully completed Pricing Schedule.
Submit Form A5 (Schedule of Recent Experience) for company experience.
Submit CVs and qualifications for key personnel (Project Manager and Site Supervisor).
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements as per the contract.
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards as per the contract clauses.
Contract Terms:
Contract is based on NEC3 Term Service Short Contract (April 2013) with additional Z clauses.
Duration: 6 months, starting upon signing.
Key Clauses:
Ethics: Strict prohibition of bribery and corruption. Breach is grounds for termination.
Confidentiality: All contract information is confidential.
Assignment: Contractor cannot assign rights/obligations without Employer's written consent.
Step-in rights: Employer can remedy defaults at Contractor's cost.
Liens: Contractor must keep equipment free of liens.
Intellectual Property: IP rights remain with originator; Contractor indemnifies Employer against infringement claims.
Dispute Resolution:
Adjudication: Use a panel adjudicator (list provided).
Arbitration: Final tribunal using Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules, held in Gauteng.
Insurance: Contractor must provide aviation liability insurance (min. R300,000).
Health and Safety:
Comply with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014.
Submit a Health and Safety file, HIRA, and comply with the Environmental Management Plan.
Obtain airside permits.
Provide for personal and vehicle safety provisions.
Regular safety meetings are suggested.
General Requirements:
Comply with site regulations and access control.
Contractor must have valid airside permit and may require escort.
Technical specifications must follow COTO, ANNEX 14, CAA, ICAO standards.
B-bbee:
Contractor must meet CIDB grading requirements (2CE or higher).
Environmental
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf (unknown)
Environmental:
Comply with environmental requirements as per the contract.
Adhere to the Environmental Management Plan.
Section
Source: BFIA Runway and Taxiway Repairs- NEC3.pdf
Functionality evaluation criteria:
Company experience (40 points): Based on completed comparable projects (Form A5). Less than 2 projects = 0; 2 projects = 30; 3 or more = 40.
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