Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7525
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162285
This tender is for a five-year maintenance, repair, and minor refurbishment contract for passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking systems at cape town international airport. IT is issued by the airports company south africa (acsa) and is aimed at qualified contractors with experience in airport ground support equipment maintenance.
The contract is a five-year NEC3 Term Service Contract for maintenance and repairs at Cape Town International Airport. Bidders must provide detailed CVs for key personnel including Site Manager/Supervisor, Artisan Mechanical, and Technicians. Mandatory insurance includes Aviation Liability cover of at least R300,000 and Professional Indemnity Insurance. A signed Occupational Health and Safety Agreement and proof of Compensation Fund registration are required before work starts. The pricing must follow the guide in Pricing Data Subtotal F, with payments assessed monthly and made within 30 days of a valid invoice. The contractor must prepare financial forecasts every four weeks.
Date & Time
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Online
For any enquires please contact zamo dlamini at: [email protected]
Request for Proposal
Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7525
14 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf
5-year maintenance, repair, and minor refurbishment contract for passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking systems at Cape Town International Airport. The tender includes a once-off minor refurbishment component and ongoing maintenance for five years.
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R 699 380
Range
Based on 19 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)Contact Information
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)Submission Guidelines
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)Evaluation Criteria
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)CIDB contractor grading 5ME or higher; Valid tax compliance status; Attendance at compulsory briefing; Minimum 80/100 functionality score; OEM support letter for ADS system; Letter of Good Standing with Workman's Compensation Commission (COIDA); B-BBEE certification for preference points.
Technical Specifications
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)Site Supervisor/Senior Technician with experience in these systems and OHS certificate.
Mechanical Fitter/Millwright with trade test and experience.
Technicians (Electrical/Control and Instrumentation) with trade test and experience.
Assistant Mechanical and Electrical/Control technicians with relevant experience and qualifications.
ADS Technicians and assistants with specific electrical/control experience.
Financial Requirements
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)Compliance Requirements
Source: CIDB Bid document Template PLB CTIA8229.pdf (RFP)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)
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.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
This is a 5-year term service contract for maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment of passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking systems at Cape Town International Airport. The contract uses the NEC3 Term Service Contract framework with specific amendments and additional conditions.
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Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Contact Person
Zamo Dlamini
Phone
011-723-1400
[email protected]
Address
Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7525
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
14 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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ACSA owns and manages South Africa's principal commercial airports.
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Open Supplier Readiness HubDescription
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf5-year maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment (once-off) of Passenger Boarding Bridges and Aircraft Docking System at Cape Town International Airport, under an NEC3 Term Service Contract.
Contact Information
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)The Service Manager for this contract is Karl Roberts. Contact details: Address: Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block, Administration Building, 7525. Telephone: 021 935 4474. Email: [email protected].
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)Contractor must: 1) Be registered as a legal entity in South Africa with company registration and VAT numbers, 2) Have key personnel with relevant qualifications and experience, 3) Be registered with Compensation Fund (COID Act), 4) Provide proof of insurance coverage before work commencement, 5) Comply with all South African laws including Prevention of Combating Corrupt Activities Act, 6) Have no restrictions on bidding (no performance bond requirement), 7) Submit complete occupational health and safety documentation 7 days before work commencement.
Technical Specifications
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)The scope is 5-year maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment (once-off) of Passenger Boarding Bridges and Aircraft Docking System at Cape Town International Airport. The contract uses NEC3 Term Service Contract. Key personnel must be provided with CVs appended to Resource Proposal (Annex F). Roles include Site Manager/Supervisor, Artisan Mechanical, Technician, Assistant Mechanical, and Technician Assistant, each requiring qualifications and experience relevant to the contract. A Risk Register must include matters such as risk of financial loss/injury to third parties, injury from lifting heavy objects, work in confined spaces, and work with flammable/toxic gases. Refer to Annex E for more risks. The working areas are detailed in C3 Service Information.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdfContractor must provide CVs for key personnel appended to Resource Proposal (Annex F). Required roles: Site Manager/Supervisor, Artisan Mechanical, Technician, Assistant Mechanical, Technician Assistant. Each must have qualifications and experience relevant to the contract. The Contractor must also include specific matters in the Risk Register, such as risks related to third-party injury, heavy object lifting, confined spaces, and flammable/toxic gases.
Pricing Schedule
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdfPricing is based on a Price List (Part C2). The total offered amount must be calculated per Pricing Data Subtotal F; in conflict, the offer amount prevails. The Price List includes lump sums or rates multiplied by quantities. Contractor must show how Price List items relate to operations on plans for cash flow. Prices must be fully inclusive of all work, including defect correction unless due to Employer’s risk. No adjustment to lump sums for quantity changes except via compensation events. Format includes columns for Unit, Expected Quantity, Rate, and Price.
Financial Requirements
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)The contract is a priced contract with a price list (Option A). The total offered amount must be calculated per the guide in Pricing Data Subtotal F; in conflict, the amount in the offer prevails. Payment assessment interval is between the 1st and 15th day of each month. Payments are made within 30 days after receipt of a valid tax invoice. Currency is South African Rand (ZAR). Interest rate is 0.00% above Nedbank's prime rate for ZAR amounts. The Contractor must prepare forecasts of the final total of Prices every 4 weeks. The Price List must align with the contract intention; avoid daily charges unless authorised. Prices must include correction of defects unless due to an Employer’s risk.
Compliance Requirements
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)The Contractor must provide proof of insurance: Aviation liability insurance cover with an indemnity limit not less than R300,000. Submit proof to ACSA before work starts and annually for the project duration. The Contractor must also provide Professional Indemnity Insurance. Minimum insurance covers and limits are detailed in the Insurance Schedule (C1.5). The Contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. A signed Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.3) is required before work commences, including submission of safety documentation 7 days prior. The Contractor must be in good standing with the Compensation Fund or a Licensed Insurer. No performance bond or parent company guarantee is required.
Health & Safety
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdfContractor must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. An Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.3) must be signed before work starts. Contractor must: perform work under close supervision of trained employees; appoint competent persons; conduct a baseline risk assessment before commencement; enforce safety discipline; provide and ensure use of personal protective equipment; have written safe work procedures; report all incidents/accidents to Department of Labour and Client; obtain permits where required; prohibit alcohol/intoxicating substances on site. Safety documentation, including Construction Manager appointment, must be submitted 7 days before work. Employer/Service Manager may stop unsafe work without compensation event.
Contractual Terms
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdfContract duration is 60 months (5 years) starting upon signing by ACSA. The law of the contract is South African law, language is English. Dispute resolution uses adjudication (Option W1) with listed adjudicators; tribunal is arbitration under Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules in Johannesburg. Termination clauses include business rescue proceedings as grounds. Liability limitations: neither party liable for indirect/consequential loss; Contractor’s total direct liability is limited to damages/costs to Employer's property, excluding specific excluded matters. End of liability date is 52 weeks after service period. Additional Z clauses cover ethics (anti-bribery), confidentiality, Employer step-in rights, intellectual property, and safety. Performance bond is not required. Insurance requirements are specified in Insurance Schedule.
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