Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company LimitedLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
22 Jun 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
30 Fish Eagle flight - Birdswood - Richards Bay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157670
Atns seeks a service provider to evaluate, test, and issue fire certificates of compliance (coc) for richards bay airport’s atns control centre over 24 months on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract covers fire equipment inspections, compliance reporting, repairs, and liaison with local fire authorities to ensure adherence to SANS standards.
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Date & Time
Monday, 22 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Richards Bay AIRPORT, ATNS Control Tower 30 Fish Eagle flight, Birdswood Richards Bay 3900
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30 Fish Eagle flight - Birdswood - Richards Bay - 3900
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29 May
2026
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22 Jun
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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FARB-R~1.PDF
ATNS seeks a service provider for a 24-month, as-and-when-required contract to evaluate, test, and issue Fire Certificates of Compliance (COC) at the Richards Bay Airport Control Centre. The scope includes inspecting fire equipment (extinguishers, hose reels, sprinklers, hydrants, alarms), reporting findings, providing repair/replacement quotes, and liaising with local fire authorities for certification.
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R 1 251 632
Range
Based on 7 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFCompulsory site visit/briefing: 12 June 2026, 10h30–11h30 at Richards Bay Airport, ATNS Control Tower, 30 Fish Eagle Flight, Birdswood, Richards Bay, 3900. Closing date: 22 June 2026. Closing time: 11h00 CAT. Proposals must remain valid for 60 days from submission. Issue date: 29 May 2026.
Contact Information
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFFor bidding procedure enquiries: Mandisa Mako, Phone: +27 11 607 1000, Email: [email protected]. For clarifications before bid closure: Demand Management Officer, Bright Blessie, Email: [email protected] (cc: [email protected]). For clarifications after bid closure: Acquisition Management Officer, Mandisa Mako, Email: [email protected] (cc: [email protected]). Fraud Hotline: 0800 222 335 (24hrs), Email: [email protected], Website: www.tip-offs.com. Submission address: e-Submission (e-Tender) system.
Submission Guidelines
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFSubmit bids exclusively via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions are not accepted. Structure bids into two parcels: Parcel A (Administrative and Mandatory Requirements) and Parcel B (Pricing and Preference Points). Parcel A must include: SBD 1 Part A (Invitation to Bid), SBD 1 Part B (Terms and Conditions for Bidding), SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), GCC Acknowledgment, CSD registration report, CIPC documents, SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, and proof of shareholding. Parcel B must include: SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). All documents must be fully completed, signed, and submitted before 22 June 2026 at 11h00 CAT. Non-compliance with format or missing documents may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFEvaluation follows a 3-stage process: Stage 1 (Administrative Requirements), Stage 2 (Mandatory Requirements), Stage 3 (Price and ATNS Specific Goals). Stage 1 checks: SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, CSD registration, CIPC documents, shareholder certificates with ID copies, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, and completed SBD forms (SBD 1 Part A/B, SBD 4, GCC Acknowledgment). Stage 2 mandatory criteria: Compulsory site visit attendance (sign register), CIDB Grading 2SF or higher (or proof of application), COIDA Letter of Good Standing, SAQCC registration as Gas Suppression Technician, SAQCC registration as Fire Detection Technician, and proof of KwaZulu-Natal locality footprint. Stage 3 uses an 80/20 points system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable tender scores highest), 20 points for ATNS Specific Goals (51% Black Owned: 10 points, 30% Black Woman Owned: 10 points). Bidders must submit SBD 6.1 to claim preference points. Non-compliance with any mandatory requirement results in automatic disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFScope: Provide evaluation, testing, and issuing of Fire Certificate of Compliance (COC) at Richards Bay Airport ATNS Control Centre for 24 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Services include: Inspect fire equipment (extinguishers, hose reels, sprinkler systems, hydrants, smoke alarms, fire detectors) for compliance with SANS 1475-1, SANS 1475-2, SANS 10105, and SANS 10400 Part T (1) and (2): 2020. Report findings, provide quotes for repairs or replacements, and manage local fire authority liaison to issue valid COC. Deliverables: Full fire system inspection and audit, routine follow-up inspections, issuing of COC, fire authority liaison, detailed compliance reports, and fire equipment testing (extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, sprinklers, smoke detectors, fire panels, integrated systems). Quality: Services must meet SABS/SANS standards. ATNS may test quality; non-compliance may terminate the contract. Delivery: Within 7 working days of official order (unless agreed otherwise). Off-loading at service provider’s risk and cost. Emergency deliveries allowed without prior order. Service location: Richards Bay Airport, ATNS Control Tower, 30 Fish Eagle Flight, Birdswood, Richards Bay, 3900. Pricing: Provide comprehensive costing per SBD 3.3 template, including rates for inspections, testing, repairs, and emergency services. Contract is as-and-when-required with no guaranteed minimum volume.
Financial Requirements
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFPricing must be submitted in ZAR via SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule for Professional Services). Include rates for: Fixed/baseline services (inspection, certification, liaison, reports), fire equipment inspection/testing (extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, sprinklers, detectors, panels), labour (technicians, specialists, emergency call-outs), and emergency services. Markup percentages must be specified for materials, consumables, and subcontracted services. VAT @15% must be included. Grand total will be used for price evaluation. Payment is based on actual work executed at approved rates. No work may commence without formal instruction or approved work order. Replacements require ATNS approval. All items must comply with SANS standards. Pricing is based on estimated requirements; no minimum volume is guaranteed.
Compliance Requirements
Source: FARB-R~1.PDFAdministrative: SARS Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN (valid for 60 days from submission), CSD registration report, CIPC registration documents, shareholder certificates with ID copies of shareholders/directors, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs). Mandatory: Compulsory site visit attendance (sign register), CIDB Grading 2SF or higher (or proof of application), COIDA Letter of Good Standing or Mutual Association Policy Insurance, SAQCC registration as Gas Suppression Technician, SAQCC registration as Fire Detection Technician, proof of KwaZulu-Natal locality footprint (e.g., municipality bill, lease agreement, MOU with local partner). Additional: Completed SBD forms (SBD 1 Part A, SBD 1 Part B, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), GCC acknowledgment, Declaration of Interest, and proof of professional registrations/accreditations. Consortia/JVs must submit separate compliance documents for each party. Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement results in automatic disqualification.
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Address
30 Fish Eagle flight - Birdswood - Richards Bay - 3900
Source confidence
High source confidence
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05 Jun 2026
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