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Issuing Organization
Airports Company of South Africa LimitedLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
14 Dec 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1 Canelands Drive - KING SHAKA DRIVE, LA MERCY - eThekwini - 4407
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177753
Airports company south africa is procuring a 36-month nec3 term service contract for the replacement and refurbishment of vertical circulation (lifts) at king shaka international airport, covering both landside and airside areas. The contract is a priced contract with an activity schedule, and the successful bidder will be responsible for all works, including key personnel, insurance, and compliance with OHS and b-bbee requirements. Bidders must note the contract's strict liability and termination provisions, and the requirement to provide a compliant b-bbee certificate annually.
Closing date: 14 December 2026 at 09:00 (submission method and address not stated in the document).
Contract period: 36 months from the starting date (on signing of contract by ACSA); defects date is 12 months after completion.
Pricing: Main Option A – priced contract with activity schedule; offered total of prices inclusive of VAT must be stated in the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Key personnel: CVs required for Project Engineer, Lift Inspector, Site Supervisor, two Lift Mechanics, and two Technical Assistants; details to be appended to the tender schedule.
Compliance: Annual compliant B-BBEE certificate required; failure is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
OHS: Section 37(2) agreement (OHS 040) must be concluded before work; SHE documentation must be submitted seven days before starting work; compliance with OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014 is mandatory.
Insurance: Contractor must provide insurance in joint names with minimum limit of indemnity per COID Act; insurances to be arranged after contract signing.
Liability: Employer's liability for indirect/consequential loss is limited to R0.00; contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss is nil; direct fee percentage is 5%.
Termination: Employer may terminate if contractor fails to remedy default within 4 weeks of notification; low service damages apply as per Part C3.
Disputes: Adjudication and arbitration under NEC3; arbitration in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Standard forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) are implied; complete as applicable.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 December 2026 - 11:00
Venue
King Shaka International Airport, Multi Storey Offices (MSO), Level 3, Indiza Boardroom
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
1 Canelands Drive - KING SHAKA DRIVE, LA MERCY - eThekwini - 4407
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Description
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf11 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Dec
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
REPLAC~1.PDF
Replacement and refurbishment of lifts at King Shaka International Airport under a three-year contract, issued by the Airports Company South Africa. The contract covers condition assessment, decommissioning, installation, testing, and commissioning of lifts, with a compulsory briefing and site inspection required.
NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf
Airports Company South Africa requires a contractor for the replacement and refurbishment of vertical circulation (lifts) at King Shaka International Airport under an NEC3 Term Service Contract for a period of 36 months. The contract is a priced contract with an activity schedule, including task orders and low service damages.
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Organization
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Replacement and refurbishment of vertical circulation (lifts) at King Shaka International Airport for a period of 36 months.
Contact Information
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf (unknown)Service Manager (to be confirmed): Airports Company South Africa, King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Drive, La Mercy, 4407. Telephone: 031 436 6000.
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Drive, La Mercy, 4407.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf (unknown)Evaluation is not detailed in the provided sections. The contract is a priced contract with an activity schedule (Main Option A). No scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system is stated in the extracted text.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf (unknown)Scope of work: replacement and refurbishment of vertical circulation (lifts) at King Shaka International Airport.
Contract period: 36 months (3 years) from starting date.
Site boundary: King Shaka International Airport – Landside and Airside areas.
Service information is in Part C3 'Scope of Works'; site information is in Part C4.
Key personnel to be provided with CVs: Project Engineer, Lift Inspector, Site Supervisor, Lift Mechanic (x2), Technical Assistant (x2).
Quality Management
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdfContract form: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3), April 2013 edition.
Main Option A: priced contract with activity schedule.
Dispute resolution: Option W1, arbitration in Johannesburg, under Rules for the Conduct of Arbitrations 2013, 7th Edition.
Secondary options: X2 (changes in law), X17 (low service damages), X18 (limitation of liability), X19 (task order), and additional conditions Z.
Period of reply: 7 business days.
Defects date: 12 months after completion of the whole works.
Defects correction period: 2 weeks.
Termination: if contractor defaults and fails to remedy within 4 weeks of notification, employer may terminate.
Step-in rights: if contractor defaults and fails to remedy within 2 weeks, employer may remedy the default at contractor's cost.
Cession, delegation, assignment: contractor may not cede, delegate, or assign without written consent.
Joint ventures: members jointly and severally liable.
Confidentiality: contractor must treat all information as confidential; images of works require prior written consent.
Intellectual property: IP rights remain with originator; employer gets an irrevocable, transferable, royalty-free licence for works-related use.
Ethics: no corrupt practices; breach grounds for termination.
Communication: Service Manager requires employer's written consent for changes to design/scope/works info that are 10% or more, and for completion date extensions over 30 days.
Liability: employer's liability to contractor for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00; contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss is nil; other liability limited to costs of incurred losses/repairs.
Task orders: work instructed by Service Manager; delay damages apply for late completion.
Changes in law: X2 applies.
Low service damages: as per Part C3.
OHS indemnity: contractor indemnifies employer against claims for injury, death, or property damage arising from contract works, unless due to employer's fault.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdfKey personnel roles required (with CVs to be appended): Project Engineer, Lift Inspector, Site Supervisor, Lift Mechanic (x2), Technical Assistant (x2). Specific qualifications and experience not stated in the extracted text.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Main Option A – priced contract with activity schedule, as detailed in Part C2 Pricing Data.
Payment: assessments at one-month intervals; payment due within 4 weeks.
Currency: South African Rand.
Security/bonds/guarantees: not specified in the extracted text; Form of Offer and Acceptance requires arrangement of securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance after contract signing.
Insurance: contractor must provide insurance as per insurance clauses; minimum limit of indemnity per COID Act for employee injury/death; insurances in joint names.
Limitation of liability: employer's liability to contractor for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00; contractor's liability for indirect/consequential loss is nil; other liability limited to costs of incurred losses/repairs.
Direct fee percentage: 5%.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdf (unknown)Annual compliant B-BBEE certificate is required; failure is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
Section 37(2) OHS agreement (OHS 040) must be concluded before work; submission of SHE documentation seven days before starting work.
The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014.
The contractor must provide insurance as required.
The contractor must complete the Form of Offer and Acceptance, including total price inclusive of VAT.
Key personnel details and CVs must be submitted as per Contract Data Part C1.2b.
Standard National Treasury forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) – these are implied but not explicitly listed in the extracted text.
Environmental
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdfOHS agreement under Section 37(2) of the OHS Act and Construction Regulation 5.1(k) must be concluded before work.
Employer may appoint contractor as Principal Contractor under Construction Regulations 2003.
Contractor must comply with OHS Act, Construction Regulations 2014, and all applicable health & safety laws.
Contractor to submit SHE documentation as per SHE File Index seven days before starting work.
Baseline risk assessment required before commencement; risk registers to be kept current.
Emergency response procedure to be submitted to Client OHS Department before start.
Appointments: competent persons per Section 16(2) of OHS Act; full-time dedicated H&S resource if 5 or more people working.
SHE risk management: identify hazards, safe work procedures, monitoring.
PPE: adequate personal protective equipment provided and worn; compliance monitored.
Plant and machinery: must be sound and compliant with OHS Act; joint risk assessment when interfacing with Client equipment.
Permits: required permits must be obtained before work.
Transportation: vehicles roadworthy, licensed, insured; drivers valid licences; no passengers in bakkie backs.
Substance abuse: records of testing filed on SHE File.
Non-compliance: 14 days' notice to remedy; after 3 breaches for same deviation, client may suspend main contract.
Section
Source: NEC_Replacement and refurbishment of lifts.pdfThe contractor must annually present a compliant B-BBEE certificate. Failure to do so is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
Important Dates
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Briefing and site inspection (COMPULSORY):
Enquiries closing date:
Employer response to clarification requests:
Public opening of tenders:
Closing date and time:
Contact Information
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
No other ACSA employees may be contacted regarding this tender.
Submission address (tender box):
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited
King Shaka International Airport
Multi Storey Offices (MSO), Ground Floor
Reception Area
Submission Guidelines
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Submission method: hard copy only. Bids must be delivered to the tender box at the address below before the closing time. Bids must be submitted on the official tender document issued. Submit 1 original and 1 copy, each sealed in a separate package marked 'ORIGINAL' or 'COPY'. Each package must show the tender reference number, tender description, and the bidder's name and contact details. Complete and sign the Tender Deposit Register when depositing. Bids may be submitted only during working hours (Monday to Friday). Late, telephonic, telegraphic, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and returned in full):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Evaluation stages:
Proof required for all preference points claimed. Bidders failing to submit proof score zero for that goal but are not disqualified.
No contract price adjustments; prices fixed for contract duration.
Technical Specifications
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Scope: replacement and refurbishment of lifts at King Shaka International Airport. Contract period: three (03) years.
Key personnel requirements (as per functionality scoring):
Experience requirements (minimum for points):
Company reference: minimum 3 reference letters or completion certificates from similar lift projects, on employer's letterhead, with scope, project value, and contactable reference. More references yield more points.
Methodology: submitted in not more than 5 pages, covering condition assessment, procurement plan (including shipment and lead time), decommissioning plan, installation plan, testing and inspection plan, commissioning plan. Must include project plan with Gantt chart.
All key personnel to provide CVs with projects, roles, employers, and contactable references. Certified proof of qualifications and ECSA registration must be provided.
Financial Requirements
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Pricing: fixed prices for the duration of the contract; no cost adjustments, no foreign currency fluctuations. Prices to be in South African Rand. VAT shown separately. Prices to include all duties, taxes, and levies (except VAT) applicable 14 days before closing. Pricing schedules per Part C2 of the tender.
No specific bid security or guarantee amounts stated. Insurance requirements per Appendix 2 and Contract Data (referenced but not detailed in the extracted text).
Tender offer validity: 12 weeks (84 days) from closing date.
Late or non-responsive bids rejected.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REPLAC~1.PDF (RFP)Mandatory eligibility:
B-BBEE requirements:
Other:
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Address
O. R. Tambo International Airport, Shop R7, First Floor, Domestic Terminal, O.R. Tambo Airport Rd, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa
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Last checked
12 Nov 2026
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Contact
010-207-2000[email protected]www.acsa.co.zaO. R. Tambo International Airport, Shop R7, First Floor, Domestic Terminal, O.R. Tambo Airport Rd, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa
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R 759 600
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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