This tender invites bids for the upgrade of the automated docking system at o.R. Tambo international airport, a critical infrastructure project to enhance airport operations. IT is open to suppliers with a CIDB contractor grading of 7me or higher, targeting experienced providers in automated docking systems.
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CIDB contractor grading of 7ME or higher is mandatory for bidders or joint ventures (lead partner must meet grading).
Submit bids by 15 July 2026 at 12h00 to Tender Box B at 1 Jones Road, O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Provide one original and one copy of the bid, plus a USB with electronic copies, sealed and marked accordingly.
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number must be submitted; joint ventures require separate proof from each member.
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2026
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2026
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NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf
The tender is for the **Upgrade of Automated Docking System (ADS) at O.R. Tambo International Airport** over a **24-month period**, issued by **Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)**. The contract follows the **NEC3 Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC3)** framework with a **Priced Contract with Bill of Quantities (Option B)**. The project includes sectional completion, delay damages, performance bonds, and strict compliance with South African laws. The total contract value is to be determined by the bidder, inclusive of VAT (15%). The completion date is **30 April 2028**, with defects liability extending **52 weeks post-completion**. The contract emphasizes quality management, risk mitigation, and ethical compliance.
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Description
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Contract for the upgrade of the automated docking system at O.R. Tambo International Airport for 24 months.
Document structure includes Part C1 (Agreements & Contract Data), Part C2 (Pricing Data), Part C3 (Scope of Work), and Part C4 (Site Information).
Important Dates
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Completion date for the whole works: 30 April 2028.
Defects date: 52 weeks after completion of the whole works.
Defect correction period: 52 weeks.
Key dates (conditions to be met) include safety file approval, components order date, and installation date (all TBA).
Access dates: OR Tambo International Airport – 14 hours per day, 7 days a week.
You must submit the first programme for acceptance within 2 weeks of the Contract Date.
Starting date: upon signing the contract by ACSA.
You must submit revised programmes at intervals no longer than 2 weeks.
Contact Information
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, O R Tambo International Airport, ACSA Admin. Building, 3rd Floor North Wing Offices, Kempton Park, 1627.
Project Manager: TBA (address as above).
Supervisor: TBA (address as above).
Adjudicator: To be selected from the panel in Annexure C; details TBA.
Adjudicator nominating body: The Chairman of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates.
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Submit the signed Form of Offer and Acceptance as part of your bid.
The employer may accept the offer by signing the acceptance section and returning a copy before the tender validity period ends.
If awarded, you must contact the employer’s agent within two weeks to arrange delivery of required bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance.
Failure to provide these documents constitutes a repudiation of the agreement.
You have five working days after receiving the signed agreement to notify the employer in writing if you cannot accept its contents; otherwise, it becomes a binding contract.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
You must be a registered legal entity (provide registration number).
Demonstrate technical capability to upgrade automated docking systems in a high-traffic international airport.
Provide proof of financial stability, including ability to secure a performance bond and required insurances.
Have no conflicts of interest with ACSA or its affiliates.
Comply with all South African laws, including the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Adhere to ACSA’s ethical standards—no bribery, corruption, or unlawful inducements.
Hold valid tax clearance and other statutory compliance documents.
Show proven track record in similar airport infrastructure projects, preferably involving ADS or automated systems.
Experience with NEC3 contracts and sectional completion projects is advantageous.
Ability to manage subcontractors and provide proof of payments on demand.
Submit a quality plan for acceptance within two weeks of the Contract Date.
Quality of work must meet the required standards.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Scope: Upgrade of Automated Docking System at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Site boundaries: OR Tambo International Airport, ACSA Admin. Building, 3rd Floor North Wing Offices, Kempton Park.
Works Information is in Part C3: Scope of Work and all referenced documents.
Site Information is in Part C4: Site Information.
You must provide the works in accordance with the Works Information and warrant fitness for intended purpose.
You are responsible for correct setting out of the works; any errors must be rectified at your own cost.
Implement and maintain a quality management system as specified in the Works Information.
Submit a quality plan for acceptance within two weeks of the Contract Date.
The Project Manager may instruct corrections for non-compliance; this is not a compensation event.
Weather recording location: OR Tambo International Airport, ACSA Admin. Building, 3rd Floor North Wing Offices, Kempton Park, 1632.
Weather measurements include cumulative rainfall, days with rain >10mm, days with minimum air temperature <0°C, days with snow lying at 09:00 SAST.
Sectional completion dates: Work by one ADS per time – six weeks; Commissioning and testing per ADS – two weeks.
Quality Management
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Implement and maintain a quality management system as per Works Information.
Submit a quality plan for acceptance within two weeks of Contract Date.
Project Manager may instruct corrections for non-compliance; not a compensation event.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Pricing data is in Part C2: Pricing Data and Price List.
State total offered amount exclusive and inclusive of VAT (15%).
Method of measurement: 6th edition of Standard System of Measuring Building Works (ASAQS).
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Currency: South African Rand.
VAT rate: 15%.
State your total offered amount exclusive of VAT and inclusive of VAT in the Form of Offer.
Payment assessment interval: between the 20th day of each successive month.
Payment period: 5 weeks.
Interest rate: prime lending rate of Nedbank Bank and SARB exchange rate for other currencies.
Performance bond: 5% of contract value, unconditional and on-demand.
Retention percentage: 0%.
Delay damages for late completion of the whole works: up to 0.05% of contract value per day, maximum 10% of contract value.
Sectional delay damages: Project handover – R10,000 per day; Commissioning and testing – R8,000 per day.
Method of measurement: 6th edition of Standard System of Measuring Building Works (ASAQS).
Pricing data is in Part C2: Pricing Data and Price List.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Contract governed by South African law.
Language: English.
Comply with all laws, including the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Ethical conduct required; no illegal or corrupt practices.
Maintain confidentiality of all contract information.
Intellectual property rights remain with the originator; you grant the employer a royalty-free licence for construction, repair, operation, and maintenance.
Insurance: Employer provides Contract Works, Public Liability, Removal of Lateral Support Liability, SASRIA, and Design & Construct Professional Indemnity insurance.
You must provide additional insurances: Construction Plant and Equipment, Common Law Liability/Worker’s Compensation, Motor Vehicle Liability, Buy-Down Cover for deductibles, Marine Cargo (if applicable), Public Liability excess, Professional Indemnity excess.
Subcontractors must comply with insurance clauses.
Joint ventures/consortiums are jointly and severally liable.
No cession, delegation, or assignment without employer’s written consent.
Comply with Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act and common law liability for employees.
Safety file approval is a key date (TBA).
Health & Safety
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Comply with Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act and common law liability for employees.
Insurance required: Common Law Liability/Worker’s Compensation with limit not less than R20,000,000.
Safety file approval is a key date (TBA).
Environmental
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Weather measurements recorded at OR Tambo International Airport include cumulative rainfall, days with rain >10mm, days with minimum air temperature <0°C, days with snow lying at 09:00 SAST.
You may notify a compensation event if recorded weather exceeds assumed ten-year return values.
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC 3 ECC Contract - Upgrade of Aatomated Docking System at ORTIA.pdf (unknown)
Contract based on NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC3) April 2013.
Main Option B: Priced contract with bill of quantities.
Dispute resolution Option W1.
Secondary Options: X5 (Sectional Completion), X7 (Delay damages), X13 (Performance bond), X15 (Limitation of Contractor’s liability for design), X18 (Limitation of liability), X20 (Key performance indicators), and Z (Additional conditions).
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited.
Project Manager and Supervisor details TBA.
Defects date: 52 weeks after completion; defect correction period 52 weeks.
Performance bond: 5% of contract value, unconditional and on-demand.
Retention: 0%.
Liability limitations: No liability for indirect/consequential loss; total liability limited to costs/damages incurred.
Additional Z clauses cover interpretation, project manager/supervisor actions, early warning, providing works, subcontracting, acceleration, defects date extension, quality management, payment assessment, final assessment, compensation events, termination, changes in law, delay damages, performance bond, limitation of liability, cession/delegation, joint liability, ethics, confidentiality, liens, and intellectual property.
Insurance: Employer provides Contract Works, Public Liability, Removal of Lateral Support Liability, SASRIA, and Design & Construct Professional Indemnity insurance. Contractor provides additional insurances as specified.
Dispute resolution: Adjudicator selected from panel; arbitration under Association of Arbitrators rules.
Section
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Submit a quality plan within two weeks of Contract Date.
Quality of work must meet required standards.
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Important Dates
Source: ORTIA7982.2025.RFP - Upgrade of Automated Docking System.pdf (RFP)
Tender documents available: 17 June 2026.
Non-compulsory briefing session: 25 June 2026 at 10h00 via Microsoft Teams.
Closing date for enquiries: 01 July 2026 at 16h00.
Employer response to clarification requests by: 07 July 2026 before 16h00.
Addenda issued until: 10 working days before tender closing.
Tender closing date: 15 July 2026 at 12h00 (midnight).
Contact Information
Source: ORTIA7982.2025.RFP - Upgrade of Automated Docking System.pdf (RFP)
Years of Experience (Site/Project Manager): 10 points (experience in automated docking system maintenance/installation, supervisory, and OHS).
Equipment Information: 60 points (detailed specs for display unit, laser unit, system integration).
Startup Proposal Plan (Project Plan): 10 points (Gantt chart with phases, critical path, procurement dates).
References: 10 points (minimum 3 references for similar automated docking system works).
Stage 4: Price and Preference – 80/20 preference point system applies. Price scored out of 80 using formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Preference points (20 max) for B-BBEE status level, black youth/women majority ownership, and subcontracting 51% to designated EMEs/QSEs.
CIDB grading requirement: Tenderers must have a CIDB contractor grading of 7ME or higher.
Technical Specifications
Source: ORTIA7982.2025.RFP - Upgrade of Automated Docking System.pdf (RFP)
Scope: Upgrade of automated docking system at O.R. Tambo International Airport for 24 months.
CIDB requirement: Tenderers must have a contractor grading of 7ME or higher.
Joint ventures allowed if all members are CIDB registered, lead partner meets grading, and combined grading is sufficient.
Key equipment specifications:
Display unit: High-intensity LED pilot display (8000 NITS), minimum dimensions 1200mm x 900mm, 24-segment text panel, weather protection, LED indicators (stop red, move green, warning).
Laser unit: Obstacle detection, distance/speed measurement, aircraft verification, minimum operating range 150m, scanning angle 270°, resolution 2,400,000 points per meter, scan frequency 14Hz.
System integration: Must interface with AODB, PLB, and ACSA IT network; include operator’s panel.
Site/Project Manager must have SAQA-accredited qualifications (trade test or diploma in Control & Instrumentation/Electrical/Mechanical) and OHS training, plus experience in automated docking system maintenance/installation.
Financial Requirements
Source: ORTIA7982.2025.RFP - Upgrade of Automated Docking System.pdf (RFP)
Pricing must be in Rand, fixed for the contract duration with no price adjustments (no CPI or foreign fluctuations).
VAT must be shown separately.
Include all duties and taxes (except VAT) applicable 14 days before closing.
Provide pricing schedules as per tender documents.
No alternative bids allowed.
Arithmetical errors will be corrected; amounts in words govern discrepancies.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ORTIA7982.2025.RFP - Upgrade of Automated Docking System.pdf (RFP)
Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Joint venture/consortium members must each submit proof.
B-BBEE: Preference points awarded for B-BBEE status levels (Level 1 scores 5 points), black youth/women majority-owned entities (5 points each), and subcontracting 51% to designated EMEs/QSEs (5 points).
Proof required: Valid sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate (consolidated for joint ventures).
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required if no TCS PIN.
Foreign suppliers must answer questionnaire; tax registration may not be required if no South African presence.
Compliance with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Regulations is mandatory.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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