Expression of interest: integrated aviation security screening solution for acsa's nine airports (approx. 10-Year lifecycle)

Procurement: potential future design, supply, installation, integration, commissioning, support, training, decommissioning, processing capacity testing, project management and maintenance of an integrated aviation security screening solution across the Airports Company South Africa airport network

Anticipated lifecycle: approximately ten (10) years

Issuer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

EOI number: COR10925/2026/EOI

Issue date: 06 October 2026

Closing date and time: 07 December 2026 at 12:00 midday

Documents available: www.etenders.gov.za and www.airports.co.za

Nature: this is an expression of interest, not a request for tender; submission creates no binding offer, contract or expectation of appointment

Issue date: 06 October 2026

Closing date and time: 07 December 2026 at 12:00 midday

Non-compulsory briefing session: 13 November 2026 at 10:00 via MS Teams; an MS Teams invite is sent on request by email, with the last date for an email request at 9:00 on 13 November 2026

Non-compulsory site inspection: not applicable

Clarification requests: until 30 November 2026 close of business

Enquiries contact

• Name: Thami Mncube
• Role: Specialist Category Management
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 061 653 0462
• Facsimile: n/a

Submission address

• Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited Tender Box
• Third Floor, North Wing Offices
• OR Tambo International Airport

Documents available

• www.etenders.gov.za
• www.airports.co.za/Pages/Tender-Bulletin.aspx

Submission channel and format

• Method: hand delivery of printed documents to the tender box
• Submission address: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited Tender Box, Third Floor, North Wing Offices, OR Tambo International Airport
• Closing date and time: 07 December 2026 at 12:00 midday
• Document format: printed original and one copy, plus an electronic copy via an accessible link; the original takes precedence in the event of discrepancies
• Envelope marking: respondent's return address, full description of the response, EOI reference number, and the details of the Supply Chain Management department
• Signing: response must be signed by a person with authority to act on behalf of the respondent; proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) must be submitted
• Each page: must be signed or stamped with the respondent's stamp
• Late responses: not considered
• Alternative responses: accepted only if accompanied by an original submission that materially complies with the EOI

Returnable forms

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): cover page with respondent and contact details, signed as the offer
• Proof of authority (e.g. company resolution): authorises the named signatory to bind the respondent
• CSD registration and valid tax compliance status: required for South African resident entities
• Foreign respondent questionnaire: required for foreign-based suppliers; if all answers are No, SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN registration is not required

Phase 1 – Non-financial proposal: capability, methodology, resources and compliance with functional criteria; only respondents meeting minimum technical requirements proceed to Phase 2

Phase 2 – Financial offer: shortlisted respondents submit priced offers; evaluation considers price and preference points (B-BBEE)

Assessment criteria

• experience in the provision and implementation of comparable security screening and detection solutions
• technical capability and technological expertise
• experience with aviation security screening environments
• experience with ECAC and/or TSA-approved or qualified technologies
• design, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of comparable systems
• maintenance, support and lifecycle capability
• operational capacity and availability of suitably qualified resources
• implementation within live airport or other security-sensitive environments
• regulatory and statutory compliance
• organisational and financial capacity

The EOI assessment is not an award, appointment or selection of a preferred bidder

No minimum qualifying score is stated in the document

Scope: design, supply, installation, integration, commissioning, support, training, decommissioning, processing capacity testing, project management and maintenance of an integrated aviation security screening and detection solution across ACSA's nine airports

Subsystems

• automated tray return (ATR) at central search points
• cabin baggage screening equipment: 3D X-ray (CT) carry-on baggage scanners
• full body scanners: millimetre-wave or backscatter technology
• trace detection where required by regulation
• goods screening equipment at other security gates
• archway walk-through metal detectors for people screening at other security gates
• centralised screening control and image management systems
• data transmission and cybersecurity architecture
• remote or multiplexed screening capability for centralised operator review
• bulk goods or cargo X-ray screening machines with integrated weighing scales

Delivery approach: three-phase — three years for design, delivery, installation, commissioning and decommissioning; two years full on-site warranty; five years comprehensive maintenance

Retrofit requirement: no major building modification; technology retrofitted in current positions

Detection standard: National Aviation Security Programme (NASP) and latest threat assessment

Equipment certification: TSA or ECAC; CE electrical safety; ISO quality and safety standards; radiation safety compliance with external radiation limits

Processing capacity: must exceed current capacities; Table 1 future targets include OR Tambo domestic 3000 pax/hr and international 3000 pax/hr, Cape Town domestic 2400 pax/hr and international 1250 pax/hr, King Shaka domestic 1750 pax/hr and international 350 pax/hr

Reliability test: no less than 45 days of operation; a failure resets the 45-day period

Minimum queue width: 1.2 m

Queuing time: 5 to 10 minutes for economy class passengers

Operational handholding: at least 90 days

IT data storage: at least 60 days of records

Remote screening room: secure rooms for centralised image and alarm review, including operator workstations, supervisor and control area, server or equipment room, and support areas

Regulatory approvals: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA); Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing

Threat Image Projection (TIP) software required

Out of scope: IT network infrastructure, datacentre, wire centre equipment, servers, external electrical power, and data centre cooling (ACSA internal infrastructure teams)

EOI is not a request for tender; submission creates no contractual relationship and no expectation of appointment

ACSA may proceed, amend, or cancel the subsequent procurement process at its discretion

EOI documents available on www.etenders.gov.za and www.airports.co.za

Submission: printed original and copy plus electronic copy via an accessible link; each page signed or stamped

Two-phase evaluation: Phase 1 non-financial; Phase 2 financial with price and preference points

Three-phase delivery approach: three years implementation, two years warranty, five years maintenance

Assessment criteria: experience in the provision and implementation of comparable security screening and detection solutions; technical capability and technological expertise; experience with aviation security screening environments; experience with ECAC and/or TSA-approved or qualified technologies; experience in design, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of comparable systems; maintenance, support and lifecycle capability; operational capacity and availability of suitably qualified resources; experience in implementation within live airport or other security-sensitive environments; regulatory and statutory compliance; organisational and financial capacity

Equipment certification: TSA or ECAC; CE electrical safety; ISO quality and safety standards; radiation safety compliance with external radiation limits

SACAA determines minimum specifications for screening equipment at designated airports

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing for all equipment and automated lanes

Operational readiness validation: throughput, detection performance, remote screening and weighing accuracy

Reliability test: no less than 45 days of operation; a failure resets the period

Threat Image Projection (TIP) software with image library, feedback messages and daily, weekly and monthly reports; TIP data stored for a minimum of 60 days

IT systems: store at least 60 days of records; monitor downtime, resets, radiation levels and temperature

Reliability, Maintainability and Availability metrics to be maintained to ensure operational availability

No firm prices, rates or financial offers are required as part of this EOI

Indicative pricing only, if requested by ACSA; clearly identified as indicative and non-binding

Indicative pricing is not a commitment to supply at the stated price

Pricing, commercial terms and financial evaluation addressed in the subsequent procurement process

Subsequent award based on total cost of ownership (OPEX and CAPEX)

No firm prices, rates or financial offers are required as part of this EOI

Indicative pricing only, if requested by ACSA for market assessment, benchmarking, affordability assessment or procurement planning; must be clearly identified as indicative and non-binding

Information submitted must remain materially accurate for 120 business or working days following the closing date

Subsequent procurement award based on total cost of ownership (OPEX and CAPEX)

Separate five-year annual maintenance contract to be signed

Strategic spares holdings must always be available to support Mean Time to Repair

No bid security, bond, guarantee, retention or payment terms are stated for this EOI

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with a valid tax compliance status

SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN: required unless the entity is foreign-based and answers No to all foreign questionnaire questions

Foreign respondent questionnaire: residency, branch in RSA, permanent establishment in RSA, RSA source of income, and RSA tax liability

Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution)

SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): cover page with respondent details

B-BBEE: preference points claimed in Phase 2 of the subsequent procurement process; no specific B-BBEE level threshold stated in this EOI

Equipment certification: TSA or ECAC, CE electrical safety, ISO standards, radiation safety

SACAA determines minimum specifications for screening equipment

No CIDB grade stated

No local content percentage stated

No turnover threshold stated

TSA or ECAC certification recognised by SACAA as international benchmarks

CE electrical safety requirements

X-ray systems certified to full compliance with radiation safety requirements and external radiation limits

ISO standards (quality and safety related)

Safety requirements considered before equipment is deployed operationally

Environmental constraints: temperature and humidity

Power requirements

Weighing scales at each goods screening point to avoid overloading and conveyor belt damage

Recommended auxiliary equipment: lighting, HVAC, CCTV, data logging and data storage or archiving

Anticipated programme lifecycle: approximately ten (10) years

Contract duration, commercial structure, warranties, maintenance obligations and service levels to be determined in the subsequent procurement process

Three-phase delivery: three years design, delivery, installation, commissioning and decommissioning; two years full on-site warranty; five years comprehensive maintenance

Separate five-year annual maintenance contract

ACSA under no obligation to proceed with a subsequent procurement process

ACSA may amend requirements, issue a subsequent procurement instrument, invite all some or none of the respondents, request further information, or cancel the EOI

No claim by a respondent arising from ACSA's decision not to proceed

Confidentiality: ACSA will not disclose respondent information without written approval; names of respondents not disclosed until the EOI process is finalised

Phase 1 – Non-financial proposal: capability, methodology, resources and compliance with functional criteria; minimum technical requirements must be met to proceed

Phase 2 – Financial offer: price and preference points (B-BBEE)

Assessment criteria: experience in comparable security screening and detection solutions; technical capability and technological expertise; aviation security screening experience; ECAC and/or TSA-approved technologies; design, integration, installation, testing and commissioning; maintenance, support and lifecycle capability; operational capacity and qualified resources; live airport or security-sensitive environment implementation; regulatory and statutory compliance; organisational and financial capacity

Assessment does not constitute award, appointment or selection of a preferred bidder

Telephone: +27 11 723 1400

Fax: +27 11 453 9354

Physical address: Western Precinct, Aviation Park, O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, 1632

Postal address: P O Box 75480, Gardenview, Gauteng, South Africa, 2047

Website: www.airports.co.za

Cabin baggage screening (3D X-ray machine)

• Automatic threat detection of explosives, flammable explosives, narcotics and prohibited items
• Store, export and import images
• Advanced detection algorithms with automatic target recognition
• Automated object recognition software for an expanding prohibited-items list
• Cyber-security features protecting customer data and assets
• Screener performance detection (TIP) reporting
• Expandable TIP threat-image library
• Quality images supporting accurate screener judgement
• Reduced human error, high detection rate and low false alarm rates
• Manufacturer's machine-specific standard test piece (STP) per machine
• Screening of bags containing electronics including laptops and liquids
• 360-degree rotatable 3D images
• ECAC or TSA approval
• SAHPRA radiation safety certificate

2D X-ray machine (goods and supplies)

• Accommodate oversized and out-of-gauge consignments
• Detect opaque and dense objects
• Automatic threat detection of explosives, flammable explosives, narcotics and prohibited items
• Advanced detection algorithms and AI including automatic target recognition
• Store, export and import images
• TIP reporting
• Quality images for screener judgement
• Reduced human error, high detection rate and low false alarm rates
• Adapt to future threats
• Automated object recognition software
• Cyber-security features
• Collapse decision-making levels 1 and 2 into a single process
• Explosive, explosive trace and improvised explosives detection
• Manufacturer's STP per machine
• SAHPRA radiation safety certificate

Full body scanner

• Detect anomalies from head to toe
• Automatic threat detection of explosives, plastic explosives and prohibited items
• Advanced detection algorithms and AI including automatic target recognition
• Detection speed up to 15 m/s
• Automated object recognition software
• Cyber-security features
• Adapt to future threats
• Display weapon position on a person
• Single or multiple weapon-location indication
• High discrimination and transit flow rate
• Quick reset time programmable in milliseconds
• Manufacturer's STP per machine
• ECAC or TSA approval
• SAHPRA radiation safety certificate

Automated lanes

• Fit within current checkpoint size and layout limitations
• Modular design adaptable to available space
• Integrated with automatic tray handling system
• Steady flow of trays
• Increased throughput and improved passenger experience
• Remove capacity bottlenecks including tray loading and return, re-routing suspicious items and reclaiming space
• Flexible configurations expandable for increasing passenger traffic
• Future-proof design incorporating new inspection systems
• Seamless integration with other checkpoint components
• Throughput capacity at least 15% higher than conventional checkpoints
• Greater operational efficiency
• Open interfaces for remote screening and automatic or random diversion

Arch Way Metal Detector

• Reliable detection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Detection unaffected by metal location, orientation or speed
• Electromagnetic field meets minimum standards
• Differentiate between metals and alloys
• Audible and visual alarms with adjustable duration
• Indicate location of detected metal
• Multiple detection zones
• Adjustable settings
• Continuous self-checking with malfunction alarm
• Minimise electromagnetic interference from external sources
• Accumulate statistical data including operation time, passenger counts and alarm counts
• Designed for ease of maintenance
• Battery backup with automatic intervention during power blackout
• Manufacturer to provide installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions, essential spare parts list, and guarantees and warranties
• Fitted with a randomizer
• Manufacturer's STP per machine
• ECAC or TSA approval
• SAHPRA radiation safety certificate

Remote location screening room

• Secure, access-controlled facility
• Physically separated from passenger screening checkpoints
• Space for screening workstations, supervisor stations and server or IT room
• Acoustic insulation
• Controlled low-glare, dimmable lighting
• Staff welfare areas nearby

IT and network

• High-bandwidth, low-latency network
• Redundant network links with failover
• Secure encrypted data transmission
• Firewall and intrusion detection systems
• Adequate image storage and server capacity
• Compliance with DICOS or equivalent imaging standards

Screening technology integration

• Integrated with X-ray and CT scanners
• Supports 2D and 3D image analysis
• Automated threat detection compatible
• Multiplexing for multi-lane image distribution

Workstations

• High-resolution monitors
• Adjustable brightness and contrast
• User-friendly screening software interface
• Voice and data communication link to CSP
• Ergonomic desks and chairs
• Operator consoles
• Keyboards, mice and specialized controllers

Operations

• First-in, first-out image processing
• Dynamic image allocation
• Supervisor monitoring station
• Quality assurance processes
• Staff rotation and fatigue management policy

Communication with CSP

• Real-time communication with CSP staff
• Integrated intercom, radio and VoIP system

Business continuity

• UPS backup power
• Generator backup
• Redundant servers and storage
• Disaster recovery plan
• Local fallback screening capability

Environment

• HVAC with temperature and humidity control
• Low noise levels
• Glare-free lighting design

Space standards

• Acoustic panel ceiling
• Anti-static flooring

Automated lanes

• Integrated with automatic tray handling system
• Steady flow of trays
• Throughput capacity at least 15% higher than conventional checkpoints
• Flexible, expandable configurations
• Future-proof design accommodating new inspection systems
• Open interfaces for remote screening and automatic or random diversion

Operations

• First-in, first-out image processing
• Dynamic image allocation
• Supervisor monitoring station
• Quality assurance processes in place
• Staff rotation and fatigue management policy

Radiation safety

• Radiation safety certificate required from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
• Applies to 3D X-ray machines, 2D X-ray machines, full body scanners and arch way metal detectors

Equipment approval

• 3D X-ray machines, 2D X-ray machines, full body scanners and arch way metal detectors must be ECAC or TSA approved

ACSA IT Standards document specifying technical requirements for integrated aviation security screening solution across airport network. Defines connectivity, authentication, resilience, maintenance, IT security, data sharing, software licensing and infrastructure standards. Covers end user computing platforms, operating systems, compute virtualization, database platforms, messaging, data protection, LAN/WAN networks, network cabling, protocols, wireless LAN, firewall, physical infrastructure, systems integration and service management.

7 December 2026 at 10:00

• Connectivity: VPN via Checkpoint Mobile client/ Capsule (v88.10); IKEv2 with AES-256, SHA255, Group 14
• Authentication: ACSA Active Directory integration via Microsoft EntraID; single user identity; Security group authorisation
• Resilience: Built-in to meet SLA/availability requirements per Scope of Work
• Maintenance: Plans required; engage existing contractors for handover; costs included in bid
• IT Security: Master system passwords issued to ACSA IT personal; admin access to OS and servers
• Data Formats: Industry standard only (images/JPEG/PNG/TIFF/BMP; documents/Word/PDF; spreadsheets/Excel; video/MP4/AVI; audio/MP3/FLAC)
• Software Licensing: Include in pricing (OS, database, Microsoft Office); ACSA advises post-award procurement
• Deviation: ACSA IT division approval required during clarifications phase
• Design Approval: ACSA IT approval required before ordering equipment or software
• End User Computing: Desktop (OptiPlex SFF Plus i7-13700/16GB DDR5/512GB SSD) and Laptop (Latitude 5440 i7-1365U/16GB DDR4/512GB SSD)
• Operating Systems: Linux back end (RHEL 8.10+/Ubuntu22.x LTS+/Windows 2022 64-bit); Windows 11 front end Latest Current Branch
• Compute: VMware v8 standard; Dell VXRail HCI; minimum 5-year warranty and 24x7x4 Dell ProSupport Plus
• Database: Oracle 12c/11g or latest equivalent; MS SQL 2022 R2 or latest equivalent
• Messaging: Microsoft Exchange Online/Hybrid Architecture
• Data Protection: Dell/EMC Avamar with DataDomain appliances; Avamar backup; replication via VMware Replication or Dell EMC RecoverPoint
• LAN: Cisco Systems; three-tier or two-tier topology; PoE+; Cisco Catalyst 9500/9600/9300 series
• WAN: Cisco 7600/6500 routers; Riverbed SteelCentral controllers; Riverbed Steelhead CX appliances
• Cabling: CAT7 solid orange cable; fiber OS2 (orange)/OM4 (purple/aqua); TIA/EIA568-B; max 3 splices per channel; 15m warning labels
• Protocols: TCP/IP, SSH, IPsec, SSL/TLS; routing (BGP/RIP/OSPF/EIGRP/IS-IS/MPLS); wireless (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/d/ac/ax); FCoE; SNMP v3.x
• Wireless LAN: Cisco Unified Wireless Network; controllers per site density; LAPs; high-density config; AP models per density
• Firewall: Checkpoint 6600/5400/7000; Cisco ASA 5545X HA (ORTIA); DDoS Protector; features: mobile access, user directory, endpoint security, IPv6, anti-bot, IPS, URL filtering, app control, site-to-site VPN
• Physical Facilities: Three types (Wire Centre, Core Centre, Data Centre); eight room ratings A/B/C/D per TIA942/Uptime standards A (99.999%) to D (99.67%)

Network architecture methodology: Three-tier (Core/Distribution/Access) preferred for large campuses (ORTIA, CTIA, KSIA); Two-tier (Collapsed Core/Access) preferred for small campuses (PLZ, ELS, GRJ, BFN, KIM, UTN). Collapsed core implements distribution and core functions in single device to reduce cost while maintaining most three-tier benefits. VXRail HCI standard for virtualization with minimum 5-year warranty and 24x7x4 Dell ProSupport Plus.

Closing date: 7 December 2026 at 10:00.

Load bearing assessment capacity demonstration required as part of EOI submission; engineer not required before 9 October 2026.

No compulsory briefing date stated; briefing drawings provided for each airport.

Site walk-about mentioned but no date specified.

Submission as joint venture (JV) requires:

• Authority to Sign document signed by respondent.
• Fully signed JV agreement detailing lead partner and ownership percentage.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) forms for all JV partners.
• Some returnable documents are not mandatory at EOI stage but may be required later upon award.

Budget estimate (Class 2 cost estimate) required at EOI stage with accuracy range -15% to +30%.

Cost breakdown must include at minimum:

• Bill of quantities for all detection equipment and IT.
• Provisional sums for infrastructure modifications, contingency, P&Gs, and escalation provisions.

Returnable forms identified in Q&A:

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution.
• JV agreement (if applicable).
• Appendix F (PSIRA undertaking).
• Appendix E (TSA/ECAC schedule).
• Appendix Q (other functional evaluation requirements).

Submission method, address, number of copies, and packaging details not provided in this document; refer to main EOI.

Functional evaluation criteria include:

• Reference letters required from airport environment.
• Availability scoring (Criterion 9): 0 points for availability below 99%, 5 points for 99% to 99.5%, 10 points for above 99.5%, calculated using MTBF/(MTBF+MTTR) at system level, assuming 19-hour operating days and 30-minute response time to incidents.
• Indicative pricing and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) scoring will be applied; budget estimate required but firm pricing not required at EOI stage.
• Preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) and minimum qualifying score not specified in this document.
• Evaluation stages: EOI followed by subsequent RFP/RFQ process where estimates will be refined.

Scope: Design, supply, install, integrate, commission, support, decommission, processing capacity testing, project management and maintenance of integrated aviation security screening solution across ACSA's 9 airports for ~10 years.

Equipment categories:

• CT cabin-baggage scanners, automated screening lanes/ATR systems, full-body scanners, archway metal detectors, ETD equipment, goods/cargo X-ray systems, operator/recheck workstations, remote-screening workstations.

Throughput requirements:

• Automated lanes must improve overall throughput by at least 15% compared to future throughput.
• Automated lanes system shall be capable of throughput increase >100% compared to conventional checkpoints (current single-view X-ray).

Queue width: 1.2m mandatory per IATA Level of Service guidelines.

Data storage: 60 days general; 90 days for certain logs and CCTV (continuous coverage of remote screening workstations).

Remote screening rooms: servers, storage, firewalls, intrusion detection included in scope.

Professional registration: ECSA Pr Technologist Eng (generally acquired by B-Tech holders) for Lead Engineer, Lead Technician, Structural Engineer.

Reliability test: 45-day test per machine per site; phased implementation during live operations; failure resets test for that machine/site only.

Implementation: 3-year deployment across all 9 airports; rollout sequence to be determined with ACSA based on operational priorities, passenger demand, infrastructure readiness.

Floor dimensions and room dimensions provided for each airport (ORTIA, CTIA, KSIA, regional airports).

Equipment quantities not specified; bidders determine based on configuration and processing capacity.

ETD integrated into goods screening equipment (not standalone).

Conveyor heights: minimums 750/800/850 mm (select one).

Archway metal detector max distance: 0.3m at low sensitivity, 0.5m at high sensitivity.

Humidity: 10-95% relative humidity and 40-90% non-condensing (both specified).

Cabin baggage tunnel size: 600mm width x 400mm height.

Image export: 1280x720 PXL resolution for 2D views; mandatory formats OBJ, FBX, glTF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, PSD.

OEM-certified operating system accepted with OS updates managed through configuration management and CAA approval.

Detection performance: minimum Pd ~98%, maximum FAR 15%; threat object set defined by regulator.

90-day retention for all screening events including images (body scanner images deleted immediately after analysis but event data retained).

Technology agnostic: millimeter wave or backscatter accepted with ECAC/TSA certification; SAHPRA guidelines apply.

Full body scanner FAR: 15% per screening.

Goods receiving X-ray dimensions: 150x150 (W 3.2m x L 7m x H 2.2m) and 100x100 (W 1m x L 3.7m x H 1.9m).

Load bearing assessment capacity demonstration required in EOI.

Weighing scales only on goods receiving machines.

Goods receiving equipment not connected to remote screening room.

Warranty starts after commissioning.

Performance guarantee relates to level of service.

Reference letters required from airport environment.

Return trays exempt from TSA/ECAC requirement.

Project schedule: airport-by-airport rollout programme showing design, site surveys, manufacture, FAT, logistics, enabling works, installation, integration, SAT, commissioning, processing-capacity testing, training, operational transition, decommissioning.

Preferred sequence: international airports first, then local airports.

Enabling works (floors, electrical, network, HVAC, partitions) are respondent's responsibility.

Maintenance period starts per airport after acceptance, staggered across rollout.

Decommissioning: respondent leads process, provides safe disposal certificate; ownership of decommissioned assets not specified.

ICAO recognition or equivalency required for alternative certification.

Availability calculation: system-level MTBF/(MTBF+MTTR) with 19-hour operating days, 30-minute response time.

Bidder to propose design, configuration of processing lanes based on ACSA floor layouts and processing capacity requirements.

Bidder determines processing capacity, maintainability, calibration aspects, and guarantees throughput capacity.

Bidder assesses IT requirements for 90-day data retention.

Layout at each airport accompanied by security screening supervision facility.

Pricing developed per airport; budget quote with assumptions and unknowns specified.

Provisions for civil, electrical, lighting, HVAC, P&Gs included.

Phased implementation with airport-by-airport rollout programme.

Bidder must have prior experience of design and installation of aviation security screening solutions at airports.

Bidder should be able to design processing lanes noting floor space dimensions using current processing capacities per airport.

Reference letters required from airport environment.

Professional registration: Pr Eng with BSc or Pr Tech with BTech qualification.

Bidder takes technology performance risk; winning bidder gives undertaking that offering will work within airport dimensions.

ACSA will not specify number of lanes per airport or equipment count; bidder proposes based on experience.

Quality assurance program required: typical check-sheets for inspections/assessments and ability to connect quality control measures to code of practice/regulation.

Only ISO certified entities will manage quality and safety systems; ACSA manages compliance inline with ISO standards.

Availability guarantee required with conditions to achieve it.

Reliability engineering evidence: OEM reliability data, field maintenance records, customer-confirmed availability, reliability modelling, maintenance plans, independent verification (mandatory items not specified).

System availability calculated at integrated system level using real component reliability data.

Budget estimate (Class 2 cost estimate) required at EOI with accuracy -15% to +30%.

Cost breakdown: BOQ for detection equipment and IT; provisional sums for infrastructure modifications, contingency, P&Gs, escalation.

Performance bond minimum 10% of contract value.

Insurance: Builders All Risk and Professional Indemnity (finalised at RFQ).

Indicative pricing and TCO scoring will influence evaluation; firm pricing not required at EOI.

Conveyor heights minimums 750/800/850 mm; conveyor zone defined as distinct handling area (divest, collection, tray induction).

Goods receiving X-ray dimensions and room dimensions provided for each airport.

Load bearing assessment capacity demonstration required in EOI.

Weighing scales only on goods receiving machines.

Goods receiving equipment not connected to screening room.

Warranty starts after commissioning.

Performance guarantee relates to level of service.

Budget estimate (Class 2 cost estimate) required at EOI stage with accuracy range -15% to +30%.

Cost breakdown must include:

• BOQ for all detection equipment and IT.
• Provisional sums for infrastructure modifications, contingency, P&Gs, escalation provisions.

Performance bond: minimum 10% of contract value for all contractors; value may change after risk assessment.

Insurance: Builders All Risk and Professional Indemnity covers required; details to be finalised at RFQ stage.

No firm pricing required at EOI; indicative pricing and TCO scoring will influence evaluation.

Bid security, retention, payment terms, and financial capacity thresholds not specified in this document.

JV partners: SBD 4 forms for each entity; Authority to Sign and JV agreement required.

Tax, CSD, COID registration for each JV partner; some documents not mandatory at EOI stage but required at award.

Professional registration: ECSA Pr Technologist Eng (B-Tech) or Pr Eng (BSc) or Pr Tech (BTech) for key personnel.

Reference letters: must be from airport environment.

SACAA approval required before equipment deployment; ACSA will not install equipment not acceptable to SACAA.

SAHPRA certification required prior to going live into operation.

Quality and safety: ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification expected; ACSA manages compliance inline with ISO standards.

B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, CIPC registration, local content percentages not mentioned in this document.

Occupational risk assessment and mitigation plans required at minimum.

SA Construction Regulations apply.

SAHPRA radiation safety certification required for ionising and non-ionising equipment; SAHPRA guidelines apply to all solutions.

Hazardous Substances Act, Regulation R.1302 (14 June 1991) covers millimeter-wave and electromagnetic field technologies.

Radioactive materials handling and disposal requirements apply to existing equipment decommissioning (X-ray/CT equipment does not contain radioactive isotopes).

Certified test pieces supplied by supplier as part of detection equipment.

NASP extracts and test protocols: "As prescribed by NASP" removed; supplier provides certified test pieces.

Physical security of remote screening rooms provided by ACSA; CCTV surveillance of remote screening rooms part of another project.

Operating network and UPS for at least 15 minutes controlled shutdown is bidder's responsibility.

Development of occupational risk assessment and mitigation plans required.

JV requirements: Authority to Sign, signed JV agreement with lead partner and ownership percentage, SBD 4 for all partners.

Performance bond minimum 10% of contract value; Builders All Risk and Professional Indemnity insurance required (finalised at RFQ).

Warranty starts after commissioning; during warranty, contractor responsible for preventative and workmanship breakdowns; after warranty, conventional preventative maintenance at cost, corrective maintenance shared.

Decommissioning: contractor leads process, provides safe disposal certificate.

Maintenance commencement staggered per airport after acceptance.

Enabling works (floors, electrical, network, HVAC, partitions) are contractor's responsibility.

Contractor guarantees throughput capacity; recourse if capacity not achieved.

Reliability test: 45-day test per machine per site; failure resets test for that machine/site.

SACAA approval required before deployment.

SAHPRA certification required prior to operation.

ISO 9001 and 45001 compliance expected.

Single award across all nine airports intended.

Functional evaluation includes reference letters from airport environment.

Availability scoring (Criterion 9): 0 points for <99%, 5 points for 99-99.5%, 10 points for >99.5% using MTBF/(MTBF+MTTR) at system level, 19-hour operating days, 30-minute response time.

Indicative pricing and TCO scoring applied; budget estimate required but firm pricing not required at EOI.

Preference point system and minimum qualifying score not specified in this document.