OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Kempton Park - 1634
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Published
15 Jul 2026
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Summary
Airports company south africa (acsa) invites quotations for an 8-month maintenance contract covering 83 elevators and 2 wheelchair stair lifts at o.R. Tambo international airport. The contract follows the nec3 term service contract (option a: priced contract with price list) and requires compliance with occupational health and safety, insurance, and key personnel requirements.
Key Requirements
Contract duration: 8 months, commencing upon signing by ACSA.
Scope: Maintenance of 83 elevators and 2 wheelchair stair lifts at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Pricing and payment: NEC3 Option A (priced contract with price list); monthly assessment (1st–15th), payment within 30 days in ZAR.
Key personnel: Site Manager/Supervisor, Lift Mechanic (Technician), Assistant Technician, Storeman – CVs must be submitted with the Resource Proposal (Annex F).
Insurance and compliance: Professional Indemnity Insurance (contractor), Public Liability Insurance, good standing with Compensation Fund (COID Act), and adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Agreement (C1.3).
OHS documentation: Baseline risk assessment and written Construction Manager appointment must be submitted 7 days before work commencement.
Anti-corruption and confidentiality: Compliance with the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act; strict confidentiality obligations per contract clauses Z12 and Z13.
OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Kempton Park - 1634
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
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2026
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Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Maintenance of elevators at OR Tambo International Airport for 8 months. Tender requires CIDB grading 4SI or higher, fixed pricing, and compliance with South African preferential procurement policies.
The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) is tendering for an eight-month maintenance contract for 83 elevators and 2 wheelchair stair lifts at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. The contract is based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with specific amendments and conditions.
ACSA owns and manages South Africa's principal commercial airports.
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Tender documents available for download: From 15 July 2026.
Closing date for enquiries: 30 July 2026.
Tender closing date and time: 28 July 2026 at 12:00 pm (South African Time).
Compulsory briefing/site inspection: Not applicable (N/A).
Addenda issued until: 10 working days before tender closing time.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
For technical and bidding procedure enquiries: Contact Theo Nkomo via email at [email protected].
Employer's Agent: Theo Nkomo (Email: [email protected]). All communication during the tender period must go to ACSA's Supply Chain Department, not the Principal Agent.
Bidders may not contact any other ACSA employee regarding this tender.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
Submit bids electronically to [email protected] by 12:00 pm (South African Time) on 28 July 2026. Late bids will not be accepted.
Submit one original and one copy in printed format. Seal them in separate envelopes marked 'Original' and 'Copy'.
Each envelope must show the tenderer's name, contact details, tender reference number (RFQ 74376), and tender description.
Complete and return the entire bid document and contract document (Appendix 1) with all supporting information.
Complete the Bid Register upon submission, providing the tendering entity's name and contact person's details.
Do not submit by fax, email (other than the specified address), telegraph, or telex. These will be rejected.
Bids must be submitted on the official tender documents provided; do not re-type forms.
Tender offers must remain valid for 84 days after the closing time.
Alternative bids will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
CIDB contractor grading 4SI or higher; valid tax compliance status; must provide COIDA letter of good standing; must achieve minimum 75 points in functionality evaluation; foreign suppliers must complete additional questionnaire; joint ventures must provide consolidated B-BBEE certificate; must not be under any restrictions preventing business with state entities.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Provision of maintenance of elevators at OR Tambo International Airport for a period of eight (8) months.
Key Personnel Requirements:
Site Supervisor: Must hold a management certificate/diploma/degree with minimum 2 years supervisory experience and 2 years OHS experience.
Lift Mechanic (x1): Must have SAQA Accredited Trade Tested Lift Mechanic Certificate and Electrical/Mechanical Trade Test, plus 3+ years experience in lift/escalator maintenance/installation.
Competent Operator/Assistant (x1): Must have SAQA Accredited Mechanical or Electrical N3 qualification and 2+ years experience in electrical/mechanical equipment maintenance.
Qualification Proof: Attach certificates, registrations, diplomas, or degrees to CVs.
Experience Proof: Provide reference letters on company letterhead detailing work performed, start and end dates. Minimum 8 years experience in elevator maintenance/installation required for full points.
References: Need more than 2 references with a project value of at least R4 million each (not cumulative).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR).
All rates and prices must remain fixed, final, and binding for the full eight-month contract duration; no price adjustments or foreign fluctuation allowances.
Value Added Tax (VAT) must be shown separately as an addition to the tendered total prices.
The tenderer bears all costs of preparing and submitting the bid; no compensation from the employer.
The successful bidder must have a fully completed and signed written contract post-award.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 74376 Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (RFQ)
CIDB Registration: Must have a contractor grading of 4SI or higher.
Tax Compliance: Submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. If not available, provide Central Supplier Database (CSD) number. For consortia/JV/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate proof.
B-BBEE: Must provide proof (B-BBEE certificate from SANAS accredited agency or sworn affidavit) to claim preference points. Levels 1-8 score points; additional points for Black youth-owned, Black women-owned, and majority-owned by people with disabilities entities.
COIDA: Provide a valid Letter of Good Standing.
Company Registration: Must be legally registered and able to enter into a contract.
Foreign Suppliers: If not resident in RSA, must answer foreign supplier questionnaire; may not need SARS PIN if no RSA presence/income/tax liability.
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Description
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf
Maintenance of elevators for a period of eight (8) months at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Contact Information
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (unknown)
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA).
Address: O. R. Tambo International Airport, Private Bag X1, 3rd Floor ACSA North Wing Offices, OR Tambo International Airport, 1627.
Tel No.: 011 921 6911.
Service Manager: To be appointed (TBA).
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (unknown)
Submit the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) with all required signatures.
The offer may be accepted by the employer signing the acceptance part and returning one copy before the end of the validity period.
After contract signing, the contractor must within two weeks contact the employer’s agent to arrange delivery of any bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other required documentation.
Failure to fulfil post-award obligations constitutes a repudiation of the agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (unknown)
Contractors must be legally registered entities in South Africa with a valid VAT number. They must demonstrate relevant experience and provide CVs for proposed key personnel. Financial capability to provide required securities (though a performance bond is noted as 'not required' in one section, a pro-forma is provided) and insurance (including Professional Indemnity) is essential. Contractors must be in good standing with the Compensation Fund (COID Act). Joint ventures are permitted but members are jointly and severally liable.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (unknown)
Scope: Maintenance of 83 elevators and 2 wheelchair stair lifts at O.R. Tambo International Airport for a period of eight (8) months.
Key personnel required: Site Manager/Supervisor, Lift Mechanic (Technician), Assistant Technician, Storeman, and others as per Resource Proposal (Annex F). CVs for key people must be appended.
Working areas are detailed in Service Information (C3).
The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.3) and all relevant OHS Act and COID Act requirements.
A baseline risk assessment must be performed before commencement.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf
Key personnel must be provided with CVs appended to Resource Proposal (Annex F).
Required roles: Site Manager/Supervisor, Lift Mechanic (Technician), Assistant Technician, Storeman, and others.
Each key person must have qualifications and experience relevant to the contract.
The contractor must have experience in elevator maintenance, particularly in airport environments.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf
Pricing data is in Part C2 (Pricing data and Price List).
The price list is a pricing document only; work instructions are in Service Information.
Prices must be fully inclusive of all costs to provide the service, including defect correction (unless due to employer’s risk).
No adjustment to lump sum prices for quantity changes; only compensation events can change prices.
Contractor must link price list items to operations in their plans for cash flow purposes.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (unknown)
Contract uses NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with Main Option A: Priced contract with price list.
Pricing data is in Part C2. Prices are derived from a price list of service items (lump sums or rates).
The total of the Prices is assumed fully inclusive of everything necessary to provide the service as described at contract signing.
Payment assessment interval is between the 1st and 15th day of each month.
Payment terms: Payments are made within 30 days.
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR).
No performance bond is required for this contract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf (unknown)
The contractor must provide Professional Indemnity Insurance (details in C1.5 Insurance Schedule).
The contractor must be in good standing with the Compensation Fund or a Licensed Insurer (COID Act compliance).
The contractor must have Public Liability Insurance as required.
The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
All OHS documentation, including a written Construction Manager appointment, must be submitted 7 days before work commences.
The contractor must adhere to anti-corruption laws, including the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Health & Safety
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf
Contractor must sign an Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.3) complying with OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
Contractor is an employer in its own right with duties under OHS Act and COID Act.
A baseline risk assessment must be conducted by a competent person before work starts.
Contractor must appoint competent, trained personnel for OHS.
Safe work procedures, personal protective equipment, and permit-to-work systems must be implemented.
No alcohol or intoxicating substances allowed on site.
All incidents/accidents must be reported to the Department of Labour and ACSA.
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC Maintenance of Elevators.pdf
Contract duration: Eight (8) months after signing by ACSA.
Contract based on NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with specific options and amendments.
Key options include: Option A (Priced contract), W1 (Dispute resolution), X5 (Sectional Completion), X7 (Delay damages), X13 (Performance Bond), X16 (Retention), X17 (Low service damages), X18 (Limitation of Liability), X19 (Task Order), X20 (Key Performance Indicators), and Z clauses.
Employer may terminate if contractor fails to maintain 95% average availability for 24 continuous weeks.
Dispute resolution: Adjudication followed by arbitration in Johannesburg under Association of Arbitrators rules.
Confidentiality: Contractor must treat all contract information as confidential.
Intellectual property: Contractor grants employer a royalty-free licence to use IP for service-related purposes.
Ethics: Strict anti-corruption and bribery compliance required.
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.
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