Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
O. R. Tambo International Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176625
Airports company south africa requires a contractor for phase 2 of project 6473: installation of a building management system (bms) at o.R. Tambo international airport. The contract covers the full scope of bms installation, including integration with existing systems, and must be delivered within 18 to 24 months. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher, meet a functionality threshold of 85 out of 100 points, and provide key personnel with specific qualifications and experience. The most consequential consideration is the strict functionality evaluation, which requires a minimum score of 85 points to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a valid CIDB contractor grading of 3EP or higher at closing date; failure to meet this pre-qualification will result in disqualification.
Functionality threshold: A minimum of 85 out of 100 points must be achieved in the functionality evaluation to be considered for price and B-BBEE evaluation; sub-criteria have their own minimum qualifying scores.
Key personnel: Provide a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer with SAQA-accredited BTech in Electronics/Mechatronics or higher, ECSA registration as Professional Engineering Technologist or higher, PLC/industrial automation certification, and 3+ years' post-registration experience in BMS/SCADA integration; and a Control Technician with a SAQA-accredited Trade Test in control/instrumentation or Millwright and 3+ years' post-trade-test experience with instruments, controllers, and PLCs.
References: Submit two traceable reference letters on client letterhead demonstrating previous experience in BMS/PLC/SCADA/IoT integration; 5 points per letter, maximum 10 points.
Delivery timeline: The project must be completed in 18 months or less to earn full points (2.5); 19-24 months earns 1.5 points; more than 24 months earns 0 points.
Compliance documents: Submit a valid Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen's Compensation Commissioner (COIDA), a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate (or CSD number), and proof of CSD registration; the contract will not be signed without valid insurance and COIDA.
Submission: Email the bid to [email protected] by 20 November 2026 at 12:00, with one original and one copy sealed separately, plus a USB flash drive; complete the bid register and ensure all returnable documents are signed and complete.
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Date & Time
Friday, 20 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
O. R. Tambo International Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park -
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Important Dates
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)02 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Nov
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.
Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf
The Airports Company of South Africa requires the appointment of a contractor for Phase 2 of Project 6473: Building Management System (BMS) installation at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The work covers integration of BMS/PLC/SCADA/IoT systems, delivered by a team led by a registered Controls and Instrumentation Engineer supported by a Control Technician.
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Organization
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Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 12:00.
Document availability: from 02 November 2026.
Enquiries closing date: 11 November 2026 at 15:00.
Employer response to clarification: by 13 November 2026 at 15:00.
Compulsory briefing: N/A (not applicable).
Site inspection: compulsory, directly after briefing (briefing N/A).
Contact Information
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)Enquiries (bidding procedure and technical):
Submission email: [email protected]
Employer's agent: Sandra Sebokolodi
Email: [email protected]
All communication during tender period must be directed to ACSA's Supply Chain Department, not the principal agent.
Bidders may not contact any ACSA employee other than those listed.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)Submission method: email to [email protected] (do not CC any ACSA employee).
Closing time: 20 November 2026 at 12:00. Late bids are not accepted.
Format: one original and one copy, sealed in separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY", plus an electronic copy on USB flash drive. Each package must show the tenderer's name, contact details, tender reference number and description.
Bids must be submitted on the official tender documentation only; re-typed forms are not accepted.
The bid register must be completed when submitting.
Returnable documents (all must be completed in full and signed):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)Evaluation stages:
Minimum qualifying score per criterion must be met.
Preference points (specific goals) under 80/20:
Proof required for preference points: valid sworn affidavit or B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency; joint ventures must provide a consolidated certificate. Failure to meet specific goals scores zero for preference but does not disqualify.
Technical Specifications
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)Scope: Appointment of a contractor for Phase 2 of Project 6473: BMS (Building Management System) installation at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Key resources required:
Delivery period: 18 months or less (2.5 points); 19-24 months (1.5 points); more than 24 months (0 points).
References: Two reference letters on client letterhead, traceable and contactable, showing previous experience in integration of BMS/PLC/SCADA/IoT systems. 5 points per reference letter, maximum 10 points.
Financial Requirements
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)Pricing: Fixed prices for the full contract duration; no contract price adjustments or foreign fluctuations.
VAT: Show VAT separately as an addition to the tendered total.
Rates and prices in Rand.
Tender offer validity: 12 weeks (84 days) from closing time.
Insurance: Proof of insurance required before contract signature (on award only).
No bid security or guarantee amounts stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Rec 74105 BMS Installation_reviewed.pdf (RFP)CIDB: Valid contractor grading of 3EP or higher required.
CSD: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is mandatory; no award without it.
Tax: SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate, or CSD number if no TCS PIN. Consortia, joint ventures and sub-contractors must each submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
COIDA: Valid Letter of Good Standing with the Workmen's Compensation Commissioner required; contract will not be signed without it.
B-BBEE: Preference points claimed under 80/20 or 90/10 system. Proof: valid sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs as applicable) or B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency; joint ventures must provide consolidated certificate.
Foreign suppliers: Must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire in SBD 1.
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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.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
O. R. Tambo International Airport - O. R. Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park -
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
03 Nov 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Median Estimate
R 591 935
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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