Supply, delivery, and support of general tools and equipment for atns airports and training academy

• ATNS provides air traffic management, communication, surveillance, navigation, and training services, managing 10% of the world's airspace.
• This bid aims to appoint a supplier for the supply, delivery, and support of general items and tools to equip Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) across multiple ATNS sites.
• The goal is to ensure modern, reliable, and standardised tools for maintaining CNS equipment, enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and addressing aging tool challenges.

• Closing Date: 29 July 2026.
• Closing Time: 11h00 Central African Time (CAT).
• Compulsory Briefing Session: 10 July 2026, 09h30 to 10h30 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 353 670 525 237 741, Passcode: jN9ZB7Wz).
• Clarification Deadline: All written queries must be submitted using the Form of Questionnaire (Appendix A) by 22 July 2026 at 17h00 CAT.
• Issue Date: 30 June 2026.

• Compulsory Briefing Session: 10 July 2026, 09h30 to 10h30 via Microsoft Teams.
• Meeting ID: 353 670 525 237 741
• Passcode: jN9ZB7Wz
• Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend will result in disqualification.

• For bid queries and clarifications: Pulane Kakumbi at [email protected] (cc: [email protected]).
• Include the reference number and tender description in the subject line.
• Physical submission address: ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298, South Africa.

• Submit bids online via the National Treasury e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions will not be accepted.
• Physical submissions can be made to ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298.
• For physical submissions, include one original, one copy, and one PDF version on a USB.
• The bid must be submitted in two parcels:
• Parcel A: Administrative and Mandatory (Volume 1A excluding SBD 3.1 and 6.1).
• Parcel B: Price and Preference Points (SBD 3.1, SBD 6.1, CSD Report, CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, ID copies, and valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs).
• Proposals must remain valid for 120 days from submission. Extensions may be requested but are subject to ATNS approval.
• All bidders bear their own costs; ATNS will not reimburse any preparation or submission expenses.
• Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session will result in disqualification.

BID SUBMISSION - PHYSICAL Location: ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298 BID SUBMISSION - ONLINE Submission Process: All bid submissions must be made via the National Treasury e-Submission (e-Tender) system - Note: Submissions sent via email will not be accepted or processed.

• Scope: Supply, delivery, and support of general items and tools for ATNS technical operations at designated sites: FAEL (King Phalo Airport), FAGG (George Airport), FACT (Cape Town International Airport), FAPE (Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport), FAOR (O.R. Tambo International Airport), and the Aviation Training Academy (ATA).
• Detailed requirements per site include specific tools and quantities (e.g., technician toolboxes, measuring wheels, drills, brush cutters, ladders, welding machines, fibre optic splicing kits).
• Toolbox specifications:
• Constructed from high-quality aluminium, corrosion-resistant, dimensions at least 390mm x 500mm x 240mm.
• Features: rugged construction, double step latches, rubber over-moulded handle, wheels, customizable foam interiors with precision cut-outs, reinforced corners.
• Warranty: 12-month workman's guarantee.
• Technician and IT technician toolboxes must contain full sets of tools as listed (e.g., hex keys, spanners, pliers, crimping tools, digital multimeters, screwdrivers, tape measures).
• All tools and equipment must be SABS-approved or manufactured to equivalent international standards (SANS, IEC, ISO).
• Delivery must be completed within 4 weeks of order award to all specified locations.
• Packaging must prevent damage during transportation and storage.
• Power tools require a minimum 12-month warranty; toolboxes require a 10-year warranty.
• Supplier must provide user manuals, maintenance guides, technical documentation, and a structured delivery plan.

• Company Experience: Bidder must provide a minimum of three contactable reference letters for supply and delivery of general item tools from the past 5 years.
• Each reference letter must be on official client letterhead, signed by an authorized representative, and include contact details for verification.
• Letters of appointment, project awards, or contracts are not accepted as substitutes.

• Pricing must be submitted using the SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule.
• No detailed pricing form, rates, or bill of quantities are provided in the extracted text.

• ATNS operates on a 'user-pays' principle, funding operations through revenues and debt.
• Pricing must be submitted in the SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule.
• No specific payment terms, bonds, or guarantees are detailed in the extracted text.

• Tax Compliance: Submit proof of valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN), which must remain valid for the full duration of the bid validity period.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Registration on the CSD is required; submit the CSD Report.
• B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE Certificate or a Sworn Affidavit for EMEs/QSEs.
• Company Registration: Provide CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, and ID copies of shareholders.
• Specification Compliance: Tools must meet SABS or equivalent international standards (SANS, IEC, ISO).
• OEM/Distutor Requirements: If bidding as a distributor/reseller, provide a valid OEM authorisation letter. For joint ventures/consortia, clearly indicate each party's role and attach joint responsibility agreements.

• Safety is a core value of ATNS, prioritising customer needs and ensuring it is non-negotiable.
• Tools must support safe maintenance, installation, and servicing of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) equipment.
• Specific tool safety features are required (e.g., anti-slip steps on ladders, CAT III/IV safety ratings on multimeters, heat-resistant soldering iron nozzles).

• ATNS commits to economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
• Tools must meet environmental requirements as part of specification compliance.

• Contract Duration: Proposals must remain valid for 120 days from submission.
• Delivery Terms: Delivery must be completed within 4 weeks of order award. Supplier is fully responsible for safe delivery and proper packaging.
• Warranty: Power tools require a minimum 12-month warranty. Toolboxes require a 10-year warranty.
• Documentation: Supplier must provide user manuals, maintenance guides, technical documentation for all tools, and a structured delivery plan.
• Standards Compliance: All tools, equipment, and materials must be SABS-approved or manufactured to equivalent international standards (SANS, IEC, ISO).
• Toolbox Specifications: Detailed requirements for material, construction, design, and warranty as per section 3.14.
• Tool Sets: Full lists of tools required for technician and IT technician toolboxes as per sections 3.15 and 3.16.

• Confidentiality: The RFP contents are confidential and may not be reproduced, used, or disclosed without ATNS's prior written consent, except as required by law.
• Liability: ATNS disclaims all liability for the accuracy, completeness, or thoroughness of the RFP content.
• Costs: Bidders bear all costs related to bid preparation and submission; ATNS will not reimburse any costs.
• ATNS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, undertake discussions with bidders, and accept the bid most advantageous to ATNS.

• Bidders must declare their bidding structure (individual, joint venture, consortium, with sub-contractors, or other) and primary bidder type (OEM, authorised distributor/reseller, or other).
• For joint ventures/consortia, clearly indicate each party's role and attach joint responsibility agreements.
• If a distributor/reseller, provide a valid OEM authorisation letter.
• Provide bidder details (registered name, registration number, VAT, contact person, contact details, addresses).
• For joint ventures/consortia, provide details of all members (company name, registration, VAT, contact, role).

• The bid evaluation process consists of four stages: Administrative Requirements, Mandatory Requirements, Price and Preference Points for Specific Goals, and Verification of Specific Goals.
• The 80/20 price/preference points system is used, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
• Specific goals contribute to preference points as part of the evaluation.