UPS upgrade for parking system at george airport (RFQ)

• Tender documents available: From 08 July 2026 for free download from National Treasury’s eTender Portal.
• Clarification meeting (Non-compulsory): 16 July 2026 at 09:00 via Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 320 072 552 573 544, Passcode: Ru9o9DV9.
• Site inspection (Non-compulsory): 16 July 2026 at 10:00 at George Airport, Old Mossel Bay Road (R404), George, Western Cape.
• Closing date for enquiries: Not explicitly stated, but employer will respond to requests on 24 July 2026.
• Addenda issued until: Ten (10) working days before tender closing time.
• Tender closing: 30 July 2026 at 14:00.

• For bidding procedure enquiries and submission: Mmabatho Mogale, Email: [email protected].
• For technical enquiries: Not specified (N/A).
• For queries on document issue: Email: [email protected].
• Submission email: [email protected].
• All communication during tender period must go to ACSA’s Supply Chain Department, not the Principal Agent.

• Submission method: Email only to [email protected]. No physical submissions.
• Deadline: 30 July 2026 at 14:00 (South African Time). Late bids will not be accepted.
• Format: Use the official tender documents provided (do not re-type). Submit in the instructed format only.
• Email requirements: Maximum email size is 35MB. If submitting multiple emails, label them clearly in the subject line (e.g., GA10394/2026: XXX LTD email 1 of X). All emails must be sent before the deadline.
• Returnable documents: Complete and return all returnable documents in their entirety, including the contract document (Appendix 1) and all supporting information.
• Signing: The bid must be signed by a person with authority. The bottom of each page must be signed or stamped as proof of reading.
• Validity: Tender offer must remain valid for 12 weeks (84 days).
• Disqualification risks: Bids that are incomplete, late, not in the correct format, or exceed email size limits will be rejected.

Mandatory: CIDB grading 1EB or higher; Fully signed C1.1 Contractor's Offer and Acceptance; Tax compliance (TCS PIN/CSD); Company experience in UPS/Inverter/Battery installation with minimum 25kVA single unit; Key staff qualifications and experience as specified. Functionality evaluation: Company Experience (50 points) - minimum 3 relevant UPS projects for 5 points, >3 projects for 40 points; Key Staff Experience (50 points) - Project Manager (25 points max) and Electrician (25 points max) based on years, projects, education and certifications. Overall minimum 65/100 functionality score required.

• Scope: Upgrade of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system for the parking system at George Airport.
• Key requirement: Tenderer must have a CIDB contractor grading of 1EB or higher.
• Deliverables: Design, construction, and installation of UPS system. Project must include at least a single UPS unit of minimum size 25kVA (not a quantity of smaller units collectively).
• Standards: Works subject to CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender (Annex C of CIDB Standard for Uniformity).
• Site: George Airport, Western Cape.
• Documentation: Completion certificates or reference letters from previous similar UPS installation projects must be submitted as proof of experience.

• Pricing: Rates and prices must be fixed for the full contract duration (no price adjustments).
• Currency: Prices must be in Rand.
• VAT: Show VAT payable by the employer separately as an addition to the total price.
• Taxes: Include all duties and taxes (except VAT) applicable 14 days before closing.
• Securities: If requested, submit all required securities, bonds, guarantees, and insurance certificates before contract formation.
• Payment terms: Not specified in extracted text.

• CIDB Registration: Mandatory. Must be a CIDB contractor with a grading of 1EB or higher. Provide proof.
• Tax Compliance: Must submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire; if answer 'No' to all questions, TCS PIN not required.
• B-BBEE: Proof required (sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate). Points awarded per status level (Level 1: 5 points, Level 2: 4.5, Level 3: 4, Level 4: 3, Level 5: 2, Level 6: 0.5, Level 7: 0.3, Level 8: 0.1). Specific goals for Black youth-owned, Black women-owned, and majority living with disability entities (5 points each). Non-compliant scores 0.
• Joint Ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS/CSD documents; consolidated B-BBEE certificate required.
• Company Resolution: Proof of signing authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted.
• Legal Capacity: Tenderer must have legal capacity to enter into a contract and not be insolvent, under business rescue, etc.