Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
18 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
George Airport - George - George -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167073
This tender is for the maintenance of general mechanical equipment at george airport for a period of 60 months, covering preventative, corrective, and ad-hoc maintenance of items such as sliding doors, roller shutters, gates, trolleys, lifting equipment, and shade nets. The contract is a nec3 term service contract with a priced activity schedule, and the successful bidder must comply with strict oem, safety, and subcontracting requirements. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory annual submission of b-bbee and tax clearance certificates, as failure constitutes a material breach leading to contract cancellation.
Contract period is 60 months from the starting date, which is upon signature of the contract by the Employer.
The contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with main Option A (priced contract with price list) and secondary options including low service damages, limitation of liability, task order, and key performance indicators.
All work must conform to relevant SANS standards, OHS Act regulations, and other applicable legislation, and must respect OEM warranties; any use of lower-quality or non-OEM parts must be clearly indicated to the Service Manager.
No subcontracting is allowed without written approval from ACSA, and no casual labour may be employed unless pre-arranged with ACSA.
The contractor must provide key personnel (Technician, Artisan, and others) with CVs appended to the resource proposal, and submit a tools list at the start of the contract, which ACSA will inspect and verify monthly prior to payment.
The contractor must annually present a compliant B-BBEE certificate and a Tax Clearance certificate; failure to do so is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
The contractor must provide proof of aviation liability insurance cover with an indemnity limit not less than R300,000, submitted before work starts and annually for the duration of the contract.
Pricing must be VAT-exclusive and follow the Activity Schedule; payment is made per activity only when complete, and the main cost drivers are labour resources and service levels, not equipment quantity.
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Date & Time
Friday, 18 September 2026 - 12:00
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Request for Quotation
George Airport - George - George -
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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.
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Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) seeks a contractor for the maintenance of general mechanical equipment at George Airport for a 5-year period (60 months). The contract follows the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with a priced contract with price list (Option A) and includes preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and ad-hoc services for equipment such as automatic sliding doors, roller shutter doors, trolleys, gates, lifting equipment, boom gates, shade nets, turnstiles, handrails, and balustrades.
Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders for a five-year maintenance contract for general mechanical equipment at George Airport. The scope covers lifting equipment, automatic sliding doors, roller shutter doors, mechanical gates, and boom gates. The contract is fixed-price for the full duration with no price adjustments.
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Contact Information
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, George Airport, Old Mossel Bay Road, George 6530, Tel +27 44 876 9310. Service Manager: Marclen Stallenberg, Tel +27 44 876 9310, Email [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Submit the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data (C1.2), Pricing Data (C2.1 and C2.2), Service Information (C3), Site Information (C4), Schedule of Deviations, proof of insurance (Aviation liability R300,000), annual B-BBEE and Tax Clearance certificates, tools list, and CVs of key personnel. Failure to provide required documentation constitutes repudiation of the agreement.
Returnable Documents
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Contractor to submit: completed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data (C1.2), Pricing Data (C2.1 and C2.2), Service Information (C3), Site Information (C4), Schedule of Deviations, proof of insurance (Aviation liability R300,000) before work starts and annually, annual B-BBEE Certificate and Tax Clearance Certificate, tools list at start of contract (verified monthly), CVs of key personnel appended to resource proposal, job cards for ad-hoc work signed by both parties, third-party quotes for mark-up items.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Evaluation applies the 80/20 maintenance principle. Key Performance Indicators and low service damages are defined in the Service Level Agreement (Annexure B of C3).
Technical Specifications
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Maintenance of general mechanical equipment at George Airport for 60 months. Scope includes preventative maintenance of automatic sliding doors (16), roller shutter doors (28), trolleys (400), gates (17), boom gates (14), shaded nets/carports (84), turnstile (1), handrails and guardrails (9), stainless steel balustrades, lifting equipment inspections and load testing, and cleaning of shade nets. Once-off corrective maintenance for GA gate, electric hoist, sliding doors, shaded nets, security airside kitchen, CUTE/CUSS server room, fire simulator, and roller doors at maintenance complex. Ad-hoc corrective maintenance with labour rates for specialized engineer, technician/artisan, technical assistants, and call-out rates. Supply and delivery of safety harnesses (10) and temporary horizontal lifeline kits (2).
Methodology
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Contractor must plan work as set of activities matching programme. Activity Schedule covers measurable items with lump sum prices. Contractor may insert items, quantities, rates. Approved reports used as delivery notes prior to claiming. Tools, equipment, consumables list submitted at start, inspected monthly by ACSA. Job cards required for ad-hoc work: date, start/stop times, activities performed, approval signatures from Employer and Contractor. Call-out rate includes travelling and first hour on site; not applicable when contractors already onsite.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdfContractor's key persons required: Technician, Artisan, and others with CVs appended to resource proposal. Qualifications and experience to be provided. National Code of Practice (NCOP) 2024 governs training and certification of lifting machine operators.
Quality Management
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdfAll work to conform to relevant SANS standards, OHS Act regulations, applicable legislation. Work carried out per prevailing industry norms and best practice, complying with OEM requirements. Contractor warrants results of Service fit for intended purpose. Low service damages: Employer can insist on correction of defects, recover cost of correction by others if Contractor fails within specified time, or accept defect with reduced prices. Key Performance Indicators per Service Level Agreement Annexure B.
Financial Requirements
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Pricing per Price List including Activity Schedule, VAT-exclusive. Prices cover all risks, liabilities, obligations, profit, expenses, costs, bonuses, allowances (shift, standby, sick-leave, other leave), brackets, fixings, incidentals, consumables. Payment per activity only when complete. Supply and installation costs fully included unless separate rate called for. Daywork quantities/rates provisional, payable only on written order. Variations measured and priced at Activity Schedule rates; non-scheduled items agreed and priced. Provisional sums and contingency amounts expended as directed by Engineer, balance deducted. Main cost drivers: required labour resources and service levels, not equipment quantity. Part 1 Preventative Maintenance: monthly, quarterly, 6-monthly, yearly items with frequencies and quantities. Part 2 Once-off Corrective Maintenance: 10 items. Part 3 Ad-hoc Corrective Maintenance: labour rates (Specialized Engineer R20/qty, Technician/Artisan R96/hr, Technical Assistants R96/hr, Call-out rate R12 including first hour on site). Mark-up on third-party procured items/services: 10% (R0-R9,999.99), 7% (R10,000-R49,999.99), 5% (>R50,000). Provisional amount for permits R30,000/year. Provisional sum for specialized repairs/spares R200,000/year (actuals invoiced using Part 4 rates).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Contractor must respect OEM warranties when procuring spare parts, products, or 3rd party services; sole responsibility to ensure OEM warranty adherence. Lower quality or non-OEM parts must be clearly indicated to Service Manager. Must build relationships with key OEMs. Must adhere to airport fire, health and safety requirements when procuring replacement parts. No casual labour ('off the street') unless pre-arranged with ACSA. No subcontracting without written ACSA approval; Contractor remains responsible for all Works. All work to conform to relevant SANS standards, OHS Act regulations, applicable legislation, industry norms, best practice, and OEM requirements. Contractor to provide key personnel: Technician, Artisan, and others with CVs appended to resource proposal. Contractor to submit tools list at start of contract, inspected and verified by ACSA monthly prior to payment. Annual B-BBEE and Tax Clearance certificates required; failure is material breach.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Contractor must annually present a compliant B-BBEE Certificate and Tax Clearance Certificate. Failure to adhere is a material breach, sanction may be contract cancellation. Preferential procurement procedures apply.
Health & Safety
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdfApplicable standards: SANS 1545 (Parts 1-5) for lifts and goods hoists; SANS 687 for inspection/testing of non-fixed load-lifting attachments; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Driven Machinery Regulations (Regulation 18) for lifting machines; National Code of Practice (NCOP) 2024 for training/certification of lifting machine operators; SANS 18893 for MEWPs; SANS 2972 for inspection of lifting tackle; SANS 1263-1 for safety glazing; SANS 613 for mechanical performance of fenestration; National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 1977. Risk Register includes: access to site, delay in supply of material/equipment, progress against program, working on heights, working on moving machinery, non-compliance to method statements/policies/procedures, maintenance activities impacting airport operations. Site HIRA outlines general hazards. Contractor acknowledges employer duties under OHS Act Section 37(2), Construction Regulations. PPE included in maintenance costs. Safety harnesses and temporary horizontal lifeline kits to be supplied.
Environmental
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdfNo explicit environmental requirements identified in the provided text beyond general compliance with applicable legislation.
Contractual Terms
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdfContract based on NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with Option A (Priced contract with price list), dispute resolution Option W1, secondary Options X17 (Low Service damages), X18 (Limitation of liability), X19 (Task Order), X20 (Key Performance Indicators), Z (Additional conditions Z1-Z19). Law of Republic of South Africa, language English. Starting date upon signature by Employer. Service period 60 months. Assessment interval 15th day of each month. Payment within 30 days, interest at Nedbank prime rate. Contractor provides Contractor's Plan within 5 calendar days. Adjudication from panel, arbitration per Rules for Conduct of Arbitrations 2013, place Johannesburg. Limitation of liability: no indirect/consequential loss; liability for property damage limited to total costs/damages to Employer's property; total liability limited to total costs/damages to Employer's property. Excluded matters: property damage, defects liability, insurance liability, death/injury, IP infringement. Employer step-in rights after 2 weeks default notice. Cession/delegation/assignment requires Employer written consent. Joint and several liability for JV/consortium. Ethics clause prohibiting corrupt practices per Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. Confidentiality obligations with exceptions. IP rights remain with originator, Employer gets royalty-free licence. Insurance: Employer provides Contract Works, SASRIA, Marine & Air Cargo, Public Liability; Contractor provides additional insurances per Insurance Schedule C1.4. Contractor must maintain Aviation liability insurance R300,000 indemnity limit, submit proof before work starts and annually. Annual B-BBEE and Tax Clearance certificates required, failure is material breach. Service Manager requires Employer written consent for design/scope changes ≥5% or completion date extension >30 days. Notification of compensation event reduced to 4 weeks. Section 37(2) OHS Act delegation acknowledged.
Special Conditions
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf (unknown)Additional conditions Z1-Z19: Z1 Interpretation of law (no waiver/estoppel without written agreement); Z2 Contractor warrants Service results fit for purpose; Z5 Termination includes business rescue proceedings; Z7 Limitation of liability: Employer's liability for Contractor's indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00; insurance proceeds excluded from liability calculations; Z8 Cession/delegation/assignment restrictions; Z9 Joint and several liability for JV/consortium; Z10 Ethics/anti-corruption; Z11 Confidentiality with exceptions; Z12 Employer step-in rights; Z13 Liens and encumbrances waived; Z14 Intellectual Property; Z15 Dispute resolution (adjudicator/arbitrator appointment); Z16 Compensation event notification 4 weeks; Z17 Annual B-BBEE and Tax Clearance; Z18 Communication (Employer consent for scope changes ≥5% or completion extension >30 days); Z19 OHS Act Section 37(2) delegation.
Section
Source: Rec 10483 NEC 3 - Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment at GRJ 2023 _V2 CM Reviewed_.pdf80/20 maintenance principle applied for ad-hoc corrective maintenance evaluation. Key Performance Indicators per Service Level Agreement in Annexure B (part of C3). Low service damages per table in Service Level Agreement Annexure B.
Important Dates
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)Bid document available from: 27 August 2026.
Compulsory clarification meeting (Microsoft Teams): 4 September 2026 at 11h00. Meeting ID: 318 464 880 391 576, Passcode: m8go3Ej9. Dial-in: +27 21 834 0841,,221726619#. Attendance register must be signed; addenda only issued to attendees.
Site inspection: Takes place directly after the briefing session; compulsory. Bidders must bring ID document or driver's licence, safety boots, reflector vest.
Query closure deadline: 11 September 2026 at 12h00 noon.
Employer responds to clarifications by: 11 September 2026.
Addenda issued until: 10 working days before closing.
Closing date and time: 18 September 2026 at 12h00 noon.
Tender validity period: 12 weeks (84 days) from closing.
Contact Information
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)SCM / Tender enquiries: Sandra Sebokolodi, email [email protected], telephone 011 723 2636.
Technical enquiries: Same contact (Sandra Sebokolodi, [email protected]).
Submission email: [email protected] (do not CC any ACSA employee).
All communication during tender period must be directed to ACSA Supply Chain Department via the listed email.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Email only to [email protected] (do not CC any ACSA employee). One copy required. Closing date and time: 18 September 2026 at 12h00 noon (South African Time). Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; do not re-type. The complete bid document and contract document (Appendix 1) must be returned in their entirety with all supporting information. Returnable documents include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content Declaration), SBD 8 (Past Supply Chain Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), Authority to Sign / Board Resolution, signed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), completed Pricing Schedules (C2.2), CIDB registration proof (4ME or higher), valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD registration proof, tax compliance status PIN, reference letters on client letterhead with contactable details, key staff CVs and certified qualifications. All forms must be completed, signed, and submitted. Bidders must sign the attendance register at the briefing session; addenda will only be issued to entities on the attendance list.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)Five-stage evaluation:
Stage 1 – Responsiveness: Bid must comply with all conditions of tender, be fully completed and signed, and be responsive to tender requirements without material deviation.
Stage 2 – Mandatory Administration Criteria: (a) Signed Form of Offer completed in full; (b) CIDB contractor grading 4ME or higher.
Stage 3 – Functionality (minimum 70/100 to proceed): Company Experience (50 points) – reference letters for General Mechanical Equipment Maintenance (Lifting Equipment, Automatic Sliding Doors, Roller Shutter Doors, Mechanical Gates, Boom Gates): <3 years = 0, 3–5 years = 35, >5 years = 50. Key Staff Resources (50 points) – Technician: years experience (<3 = 0, 3–5 = 10, >5 = 15) plus relevant tertiary education (no diploma = 0, Diploma/N6 = 5, BTech/NQF7+ = 10); Electrician/Artisan: years experience (<3 = 0, 3–5 = 10, >5 = 15) plus SAQA-accredited trade test (none = 0, Electrical/Mechanical/Millwright = 10). Reference letters must be signed, on client letterhead, with verifiable contact details, description, value, performance, and dates; only completed projects count; concurrent projects not cumulative.
Stage 4 – Price and Preference (80/20): Price scored per PPPFA formula; Preference points (20) for B-BBEE status level (Level 1 = 5, 2 = 4.5, 3 = 4, 4 = 3, 5 = 2, 6 = 0.5, 7 = 0.3, 8 = 0.1, non-compliant = 0) plus specific goals: Black youth majority-owned (5), Black women majority-owned (5), majority owned by people with disabilities (5). Proof required: original/certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS) or sworn affidavit; JV requires consolidated certificate.
Stage 5 – Objective Criteria: Award to highest points unless objective criteria justify otherwise.
Technical Specifications
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)Scope: Maintenance of General Mechanical Equipment for a 5-year contract at George Airport. Equipment includes: Lifting Equipment, Automatic Sliding Doors, Roller Shutter Doors, Mechanical Gates, Boom Gates. Contract duration: 5 years. Pricing: Fixed rates for the full contract duration (no contract price adjustments, foreign fluctuations, or escalation). Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in General Mechanical Equipment Maintenance. Key personnel required: Technician with relevant tertiary education (SAQA accredited, NQF level 6 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering) and Electrician/Artisan with SAQA-accredited trade test (Electrical, Mechanical, or Millwright). Reference letters must cover completed projects of similar scope. Site inspection after briefing to familiarise with airport environment and requirements.
Financial Requirements
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Fixed rates for the full 5-year contract duration; no price adjustments, escalation, or foreign exchange fluctuations allowed. Rates and prices must be in Rand. VAT must be shown separately as an addition to the tendered total. All duties, taxes (except VAT), and levies applicable 14 days before closing must be included in rates. Bidders must submit completed Pricing Assumptions (C2.1) and Pricing/Activity Schedules (C2.2). Securities, bonds, guarantees, policies, and certificates of insurance required per Contract Data (Appendix 2: Insurance Requirements) must be submitted for employer's acceptance before contract formation. Tender validity: 12 weeks (84 days). If validity lapses before evaluation, contractor reserves right to review price based on CPI.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Rec 10483(a) MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL MECHANICAL FOR 5 YEARS_reviewedDM2 (003).pdf (TENDER)Mandatory:
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Act 3 of 2000
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