Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town - Cape Town -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Jul 2026
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ocds-9t57fa-162256
Summary
Airports company south africa (acsa) is inviting offers under an nec3 engineering and construction short contract for the replacement of access booms at cape town international airport over a 12‑month period. The contract requires a qualified contractor to fabricate, remove, and commission the booms while complying with strict occupational health, safety, insurance, and b‑bbee requirements.
Key Requirements
The contract follows the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC); all Contract Data must be completed in full.
Key personnel required: 1 Fitter and Tuner plus 4 Assistants, with CVs submitted in Form C7.
Annual submission of a valid B‑BBEE certificate and Tax Clearance Certificate is mandatory; failure is a material breach.
Insurance: aviation liability cover of at least R300,000 for airside work, plus COID coverage for all employees.
Must sign the Section 37(2) Mandatary Agreement and comply with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, and ACSA safety rules before commencing work.
Contract duration is 12 months from signing; defects liability period is 12 months after completion.
Delay damages are 0.05% per day up to 10% of contract value; retention is 0%; payment assessments occur on the 5th of each month.
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Important Dates
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
Important Dates
14 Jul
2026
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Tender Published
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17 Aug
2026
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is inviting tenders for the replacement of access booms at Cape Town International Airport for a 12-month period. The tender involves fabrication, removal, and commissioning of the booms. The process includes a compulsory site briefing, strict submission requirements, and a multi-stage evaluation focusing on functionality, price, and B-BBEE compliance.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is seeking a contractor for the replacement of access booms at Cape Town International Airport over a 12-month period under NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The project involves fabrication, removal, and commissioning of access booms with strict compliance requirements for aviation safety, occupational health and safety, and security protocols at an operational international airport.
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Tender documents available: from 10 July 2026.
Compulsory briefing and site inspection: 23 July 2026 at 10:00, Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block, Procurement office, Ground Floor. Bring ID, safety boots, reflector vest.
Closing date for enquiries: 31 July 2026 at 13:00.
Response to queries by: 05 August 2026 at 15:00.
Closing date and time for tender submission: 17 August 2026 at 12:00.
Tender offer validity: 12 weeks (84 days).
Contact Information
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
Contact person for bidding procedure and technical enquiries: Sandra Sebokolodi.
All communication during tender period must go to ACSA's Supply Chain Department via the above contact.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
Submit bids by 12:00 on 17 August 2026 at the Tender Box: Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block, Procurement office, Ground Floor, Tender box.
Submit during working hours Monday to Friday.
Submit one original and one copy, sealed in separate envelopes marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". Include tenderer's name, contact details, reference number (Rec 74282), and description.
Also submit an electronic copy on a USB flash drive.
Complete and sign the Bid Register when depositing.
Use only the official tender documents provided (do not retype).
Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
No telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or emailed submissions.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
CIDB contractor grading of 4ME or higher. Attendance at the compulsory briefing/site inspection on 23 July 2026. Submission of a fully completed and signed NEC Form of Offer. Achievement of a minimum score of 84 out of 100 in the Functionality evaluation. Compliance with tax obligations (SARS PIN/CSD). Valid B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit.
Technical Specifications
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
Scope: Appointment of a contractor for the replacement of the access booms for a period of 12 months at Cape Town International Airport.
Works involve fabrication, removal, and commissioning of access booms.
Contractor must have CIDB grading of 4ME or higher.
Specific technical capacity required as per functionality evaluation: experience in engineering construction project coordination, installation, design, supply, commissioning, testing, certification, or maintenance of access control gates including access booms for commercial sites (airports, hospitals, malls, etc.).
Personnel requirements: Site Supervisor (qualified N3 or higher in Electrical/Mechanical, trade test, wireman's licence), Electrician (N3 in Electrical Engineering, trade test), Assistant (N2 in electrical/mechanical engineering).
Financial Requirements
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
Pricing must be fixed for the full duration of the contract (no price adjustments).
Include all duties and taxes (except VAT) in rates and prices.
Show VAT separately as an addition to the total price.
Prices must be in Rand.
The contract is not subject to contract price adjustments, foreign fluctuations, etc.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Rec 74282 Maintenance of Boom Gates .pdf (RFP)
Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. For consortia/JV/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate proof.
CIDB registration: Contractor grading of 4ME or higher is mandatory.
B-BBEE: Provide proof (B-BBEE certificate from SANAS accredited agency or sworn affidavit) to claim preference points. No minimum level specified, but points awarded per status level.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required if no TCS PIN.
Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire; if not liable for RSA tax, TCS PIN not required.
This is a contract for the replacement of access booms at Cape Town International Airport.
The contract uses the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC).
The document is divided into four parts: Part C1 Agreements & Contract Data (28 pages), Part C2 Pricing Data (3 pages), Part C3 Works Information (8 pages), and Part C4 Site Information (1 page).
The tenderer must submit a completed Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations (if any).
The tenderer must comply with all Conditions of Tender.
The Employer may accept the offer by signing the Acceptance part and returning one copy to the tenderer before the end of the validity period.
The tenderer must, within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement, contact the Employer’s agent to arrange delivery of securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other required documentation.
Failure to fulfil these obligations constitutes a repudiation of the agreement.
Registered South African company with valid CIPC registration and VAT number. Demonstrated experience in access boom systems or similar airport/industrial equipment installation. Qualified Fitter and Tuner with relevant certifications. Ability to provide aviation liability insurance (R300k minimum) and public liability coverage. Good standing with Compensation Fund (COID Act). Annual BBBEE and Tax Clearance compliance. Capacity to deploy full-time dedicated SHE resource on-site. Compliance with OHS Act, Construction Regulations 2014, and ACSA security/substance abuse policies. No conflicts of interest with ACSA.
The works involve the replacement of access booms at Cape Town International Airport.
The contract is based on the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC).
The Works Information is contained in Part C3.
The Site Information is contained in Part C4.
The working areas are specified in C3 ‘Service Information’.
The contractor must provide key personnel: 1 Fitter and Tuner and 4 Assistants, with CVs appended to Resource Proposal (FORM C7).
The contractor must maintain hygiene and cleanliness on the work site, clearing waste material regularly.
The contractor must comply with all occupational health and safety requirements, including providing adequate PPE and ensuring all plant, machinery, and equipment are in sound order.
The pricing is based on a lump sum Activity Schedule under NEC3 ECSC Option A.
The Price List is provided in Part C2.2, including tables for administrative costs, labour, and equipment supply.
Items include airport permits, security training, material delivery, safety compliance documents, warranty maintenance, and supply/delivery of new equipment (e.g., boom barriers, spike systems, control systems, motors, relays, sensors).
Installation works (mechanical, electrical, civil) are priced as percentages.
The contractor must ensure prices are inclusive of all necessary costs, including defect correction, unless due to an employer’s risk.
Prices are not adjustable for quantity changes except through compensation events.
The contractor must maintain the work site, ablution facilities, offices, and surrounding areas to a reasonably practicable level of hygiene and cleanliness.
No loose materials shall be left lying about unnecessarily.
Waste material must be cleared regularly and upon completion of work.
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