Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Issuing Organization
Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company LimitedLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
17 Nov 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
R404 (Airport Road) - George Airport - George - 6530
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176867
This is a request for quotation (RFQ) for the appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of radar tools at george airport (fagg) in the western cape. The tender falls under the supplies: general category within supplies & procurement, and is open to suppliers and service providers able to deliver the specified radar tools to the airport. NO compulsory briefing session is indicated, and quotations must be submitted by the closing date of 17 november 2026.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
R404 (Airport Road) - George Airport - George - 6530
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Description
Source: Volume 1A.pdf03 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Volume 1A.pdf
Supply and delivery of radar tools to the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company (ATNS) at George Airport (FAGG) in the Western Cape. The order covers twelve line items of lifting, rigging and hand tooling — wire-rope hoists, gate motor wheels, eye bolts, shackles, bolts, washers, lifting chain, combination spanners, water pump pliers and steel toolboxes. Appointment is by re-advertised RFQ under an 80/20 preference point system.
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R 220 000
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ATNS is a State-Owned Company established in 1993 under the ATNS Company Act, providing air traffic management, communication, surveillance, navigation and training services across 21 South African aerodromes and supporting VSAT networks across 33 African states. Regulated activities contribute 90% of revenue; non-regulated activities (10%) via subsidiary ATNS International.
This RFQ seeks a service provider to supply and deliver radar tools to George Airport (FAGG) as detailed in the technical specifications.
Important Dates
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Issue date: 3 November 2026
Closing date and time: 17 November 2026 at 11:00 CAT
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned.
Validity period: 60 days from submission date.
Supplementary administrative information deadline: 7 days from request (if ATNS invokes conditional acceptance).
Additional information requests during evaluation: 7 working days to respond.
Contact Information
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries before bid closure:
Enquiries after bid closure:
All enquiries must include the reference number and tender description in the subject line.
Fraud reporting:
Delivery address for goods:
ATNS, George Airport (FAGG)
R404 (Airport Road)
George
Western Cape
6530
Submission address: e-Submission (e-Tender) system only (no physical address).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: online via e-Submission (e-Tender) system only; email submissions are not accepted.
Closing: 17 November 2026 at 11:00 CAT.
Bid structure: two parcels uploaded through the e-Tender portal.
Parcel A – Administrative (Phase 1 & 2): Volume 1A (general instructions and administrative requirements, excluding SBD 3.1 and SBD 6.1).
Parcel B – Price & Specific Goals (Phase 2): SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report, CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, ID copies of shareholders, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Bidding structure declaration: bidder must indicate structure (individual, joint venture, consortium, with sub-contractors, other) and primary entity type (OEM, authorised distributor/reseller, other). Distributors/resellers must attach a valid OEM authorisation letter. JVs/consortia with both OEM and distributor must attach joint responsibility agreements.
Proof of authority to sign (e.g. board resolution) must be submitted.
Validity period: 60 days from submission; extensions may be requested.
Disqualification risks: late submission, missing or unsigned returnable forms, incomplete pricing schedule, failure to provide mandatory reference letters, non-compliance with administrative requirements without supplementary submission within 7 days.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Three-stage evaluation:
Stage 1 – Administrative Requirements: valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (must remain valid for 60 days from submission). Non-compliance allows ATNS to reject the bid or accept it conditionally with 7 days to submit supplementary administrative information only.
Stage 2 – Mandatory Requirements: two contactable reference letters for completed supply and delivery services. Each letter must be on client letterhead, signed by an authorised representative, confirm successful completion within the past 5 years, include verifiable contact details. Letters of appointment, award notifications or contracts are not accepted. Failure to provide = automatic disqualification.
Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 preference point system):
Bidders must claim points in SBD 6.1 and submit supporting evidence. Failure to submit evidence = points not claimed.
Minimum qualifying score: not explicitly stated; highest total points wins.
Contracts up to R50 million (all taxes included) use 80/20 system.
Technical Specifications
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of radar tools to ATNS at George Airport (FAGG), Western Cape.
Items and quantities:
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Delivery basis and period to be indicated on pricing schedule. Brand, model and country of origin to be stated. Compliance with specifications must be confirmed; deviations to be listed.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Volume 1A.pdfPricing schedule (SBD 3.1) lists 12 line items with prescribed quantities. Bidders must complete unit price and total price for every item; sub-total, VAT at 15%, and grand total calculated. All delivery costs included in bid price. Bidders must indicate brand/model, country of origin, specification compliance (YES/NO), deviations if any, delivery period and basis. Incomplete schedule = non-responsive.
Financial Requirements
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: firm prices in RSA currency, all applicable taxes included (VAT 15% shown separately on schedule).
Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) must be 100% complete – every line item priced; incomplete schedule = non-responsive.
Offer validity: 60 days from closing date.
No bid security, performance bond or retention percentage specified in the RFQ; contract contains a retention clause for non-satisfactory completion.
Professional indemnity insurance required (per contract terms).
Payment terms: not detailed in the RFQ; General Conditions of Contract apply.
No minimum turnover or financial capacity threshold stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Volume 1A.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory registrations and status:
Returnable forms (see submissionGuidelines for list).
Eligibility exclusions: no bids from persons in service of the state, companies with directors in service of the state, close corporations with members in service of the state.
Bidding structure declaration and OEM authorisation (if distributor/reseller) required.
Joint venture/consortium: joint responsibility agreements and role clarification required.
Proof of authority to sign (board resolution) required.
Specific-goal evidence: CSD Report, CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, ID copies, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit.
POPIA Consent form required.
Health & Safety
Source: Volume 1A.pdfATNS values include 'Safety and Customer Centricity: Prioritising customer needs and ensuring that safety is non-negotiable'. No specific occupational health and safety plan or HSE compliance requirements are detailed in the RFQ beyond general contract clauses.
Environmental
Source: Volume 1A.pdfATNS mission includes 'economic, social, and environmental sustainability'. No specific environmental impact assessments, sustainability certifications or green procurement requirements are stipulated for this supply contract.
Contractual Terms
Source: Volume 1A.pdfContract governed by General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions.
Contract conclusion: only when reduced to writing and signed by designated representatives of both parties; negotiation does not constitute award.
ATNS may vary scope and terms; bidder will be advised in writing.
Retention clause for non-satisfactory completion, breach of contract and confidentiality clauses included.
Professional indemnity insurance required.
ATNS reserves right to reject, withdraw or cancel any or all proposals before contract award.
ATNS may enter into one contract for all functions or multiple contracts with different bidders.
Additional information requests during evaluation: response within 7 working days; failure may lead to bid being disregarded.
Confidentiality: bid and all related information held in strict confidence; limited to bid preparation.
Intellectual property: copyright of all documentation belongs to ATNS; successful bidder may not disclose without written approval; survives termination.
Non-compliance with delivery terms: immediate written notice required; ATNS may invoke GCC remedies.
Warranty: bidder warrants ability to conclude agreement to ATNS's satisfaction.
Waiver of breach does not prejudice remedies for continuing or other breaches.
On termination: bidder must hand over all project documentation and deliverables without right of retention.
Amendments/variations must be in writing and signed by both parties; waiver of writing requirement must also be in writing.
Fraud/corruption: proven corrupt/fraudulent acts lead to rejection; abuse of SCM system, fraud, improper conduct or past non-performance may lead to bid disregard and reporting to National Treasury.
No bids from persons in service of the state, companies with directors in service of the state, or close corporations with members in service of the state.
Section
Source: Volume 1A.pdfPrice evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system formula: Ps = 80[1 – (Pt – Pmin)/Pmin], where Ps = points scored for price, Pt = tender price under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable tender price. Specific goals evaluated per the 20-point allocation described in the main evaluationCriteria section.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
R404 (Airport Road) - George Airport - George - 6530
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
04 Nov 2026
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