King Phalo Airport - East London - East London - 1632
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163263
Summary
This tender is for the provision of professional services to replace power factor correction systems at king phalo airport and chief dawid stuurman international airport for a three-year period. IT is issued by the airports company of south africa and targets experienced contractors in electrical engineering and energy system projects.
Key Requirements
Bid submission deadline is 24 August 2026 at 16:00 via email to [email protected], with submissions broken into attachments of 4MB each.
Compulsory site inspections are scheduled for 30 July 2026 at King Phalo Airport and 04 August 2026 at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 60 points based on company experience, project manager, and project engineer qualifications.
Mandatory documents include a priced offer, tax compliance PIN (or CSD number), BEE certificate, COIDA/FEMA letter of good standing, and a declaration of interest form.
The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals like B-BBEE status and ownership demographics.
Bid prices must remain valid for 120 business days, and no changes are allowed after the closing date.
ACSA is a National Key Point; bidders may undergo security vetting, and non-compliance will result in disqualification.
The PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION FOR PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS AT AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA KING PHALO AIRPORT & CHIEF DAWID STUURMANRMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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The proffessional services for the replacement of the power factor correction for period of three (3) years at airports company south africa king phalo airport & chief dawid stuurmanrman international airport
Briefing SessionCompulsory
Date & Time
Monday, 24 August 2026 - 16:00
Venue
King Shaka International Airport, Reception, Ground Floor. Multi Storey Office Block, Located Opposi
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Requirements & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Please note there are two compulsory site inspection meetings for this RFQ. 30 july 2026 at 10:00am at king phalo airport, information help desk. 04 august 2026 at 12:00pm at chief dawid stuurman international airport, information help dest
King Phalo Airport - East London - East London - 1632
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The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is soliciting professional electrical engineering services for the replacement of Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems at King Phalo Airport (KPA) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (CDSIA) for a period of three years. The contract is based on the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) and involves a full project lifecycle from inception and design to procurement, construction supervision, and close-out.
The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) is inviting bids for professional services to replace power factor correction systems at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport for a three-year period. The tender involves project management, design, and implementation of electrical systems at these Eastern Cape airports.
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Professional services for the replacement of power factor correction systems at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport under an NEC3 Professional Services Contract.
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC, King Phalo Airport & Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 66 Settlers Way, Allister Miller Dr, Greenfields Walmer, East London Gqeberha, 5201 6070.
Tel: +27 43 706 0306 (King Phalo Airport) and +27 41 507 7348 (Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport).
Employer’s Agent: Purity Shandu or an appointed agent, with Project Manager authority, at the same address.
Submit the completed Form of Offer and Acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations (if any).
The Employer will return one copy of the signed acceptance to the tenderer.
Within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement, contact the Employer’s agent to arrange delivery of securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance.
Failure to provide required documentation constitutes a repudiation of the agreement.
The consultant must be a legally registered entity (registration number required). Key personnel must be specified with job roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and experience. The consultant must have the professional capacity to execute electrical engineering design and project management, likely requiring ECSA registration for key roles. Financial capability to provide a 10% performance bond is essential. Compliance with South African BEE legislation and the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act is mandatory.
Provide professional electrical engineering services for replacement of power factor correction (PFC) systems at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport for three years.
Conduct onsite assessment of current PFC systems from MV to LV reticulation and compile report.
Identify gaps, develop full scope of work, design, procurement documents, project plan, and implementation methodology.
Draft PFC specifications compliant with SANS standards and ACSA TPEC requirements.
Provide design drawings, detail design documents, as-built drawings, and commissioning.
Pricing is on a Priced Contract with Activity Schedule (Main Option A Lump Sum).
Total tendered price is fixed for contract duration; price adjustments must be factored in at pricing stage.
Performance bond required: 10% of contract value, detailed in Part C1.3.
Payment terms: Payments made within four weeks after receipt of tax invoice.
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR). Interest rate: prime lending rate of Nedbank.
Pricing schedules provided for KPA and CDSIA with stages aligned to FIPDM and SACPCMP.
Labour rates for additional work: Labourers, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Site Manager, Engineer/Technologist, with rates excluding VAT.
Disbursements: Only project-related costs compensated; travel and accommodation inclusive in fees unless otherwise agreed; no mark-up on disbursements.
B-BBEE: Consultant must annually present a compliant BEE Certificate; failure is a material breach potentially leading to contract cancellation.
Insurance requirements: Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover of R5 million; Public Liability Insurance Cover of R10 million; Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act coverage for employees.
Contract under NEC3 Professional Services Contract, April 2013, with South African law.
Additional conditions include ethics clauses prohibiting corrupt practices, confidentiality obligations, intellectual property licensing to Employer, and dispute resolution via adjudication and arbitration.
Health & Safety
Source: PFC_NEC 3 PSC 4322-KPA 4441-CDSIA.pdf
Health and Safety Agent costs recoverable through disbursements.
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act required.
General safety and dispute resolution procedures outlined in contractual terms.
Contractual Terms
Source: PFC_NEC 3 PSC 4322-KPA 4441-CDSIA.pdf
Contract based on NEC3 Professional Services Contract, April 2013, Main Option A Lump Sum with Activity Schedule.
Dispute resolution: Option W1 adjudication, with arbitration as tribunal.
Delay damages: 2% per week up to maximum 10% of total contract value.
Performance bond: 10% of contract value.
Liability: No indirect or consequential loss for either party; direct liability capped at 100% of contract value.
Termination: Employer may terminate for reasons not stated in contract.
Additional conditions include ethics, confidentiality, intellectual property, step-in rights, and annual BEE certificate requirement.
Insurance: Professional Indemnity R5 million, Public Liability R10 million, and Compensation for Occupational Injuries coverage.
Section
Source: PFC_NEC 3 PSC 4322-KPA 4441-CDSIA.pdf
Tender evaluation report and payment certificate evaluations are part of close-out deliverables.
Quality policy statement and quality plan must be submitted within two weeks of contract date.
Services follow FIPDM and SACPCMP stages: Inception, Preliminary Design, Detail Design, Documentation and Procurement, Contract Administration and Inspection, Close out.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date and time: 24 August 2026 at 16:00pm.
Compulsory site inspection meetings:
30 July 2026 at 10:00am at King Phalo Airport, Information Help Desk.
04 August 2026 at 12:00pm at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Information Help Desk.
Deadline for clarification requests: 17 August 2026 at 16:00pm.
ACSA general contact: Tel +27 11 723 1400, Fax +27 11 453 9354.
Address: Western Precinct, Aviation Park, O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1632.
Postal address: P O Box 75480, Gardenview, Gauteng, 2047.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf (RFQ)
Submit bid documents by email to [email protected] by 16:00pm on 24 August 2026.
Do not email as one large attachment; break submission into at least four attachments of 4MB each.
Use only the official forms provided; do not re-type them.
Late bids will not be accepted.
Changes to the bid submission are not allowed after the closing date.
Ensure all mandatory returnable documents are submitted; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Mandatory returnables include: SBD 3.3 Priced offer, Declaration of Interest and Politically Exposed Persons form, SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure Form, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, BEE Certificate/Scorecard or BBBEE QSE/EME Affidavit, Tax PIN number, Certificate of Incorporation, Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report, VAT Questionnaire, ACSA Terms and Conditions, and a valid COIDA/FEMA letter of Good Standing.
Bids must be signed by an authorised person, and each page must be signed or stamped.
Bid validity period is 120 business/working days; prices must remain firm during this period.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf (RFQ)
Minimum 60 functionality points across three criteria: Company Experience (20 points), Project Manager qualifications (20 points), Project Engineer qualifications (20 points). 2. Company must demonstrate successful power factor correction system design projects via reference letters. 3. Project Manager requires BEng/BSc/National Diploma (NQF level 6+) and relevant experience. 4. Project Engineer requires BSc/BEng in Electrical/Electronics (NQF level 7+) with ECSA registration. 5. Tax compliance status via SARS PIN or CSD registration. 6. Valid B-BBEE certification. 7. No conflicts of interest with ACSA employees. 8. Compliance with security vetting requirements (ACSA is National Key Point).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Professional services for the replacement of power factor correction systems for a period of three (3) years at King Phalo Airport and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
Detailed scope of work and background are contained in an attached contract (refer to ATTACHED CONTRACT).
Minimum technical requirements (functionality) for evaluation:
Company Experience: Must demonstrate successful completion of power factor correction system design projects via reference letters or completion certificates on client letterhead. Points awarded based on number of references.
Project Manager: Must have relevant experience in project management of Medium/Low Voltage networks or Power Factor Correction systems. Requires a CV with employment dates. Relevant education (BEng, B.Sc., National Diploma, B Tech in Engineering) at NQF level 6 or higher is required.
Project Engineer: Must have relevant experience in Power Factor Correction system design or energy-saving design projects. Requires a CV with contactable references. Relevant education (Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics at NQF level 7 or higher with ECSA registration, or NQF level 6 with professional registration) is required.
All bidders must score a minimum of 60 points across these functionality criteria to be evaluated further.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf
Company Experience: Must provide reference letters or completion certificates for successful power factor correction system design projects. Scoring: 0 points for less than 2 references, 12 points for 2 references, 20 points for 3 or more references.
Reference letters must include: scope, contract value, contact person name and details. Purchase orders or contract award letters are not accepted as proof.
Quality Management
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf
Compulsory site inspections are required. Attendees must bring safety shoes, a reflective vest/jacket, original ID card/book, and R70 permit cost per person for each airport.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf
Pricing must be submitted strictly in accordance with the prescribed pricing schedule (refer to ANNEX A).
Disbursements will be reimbursed at actual cost upon submission of proof (certified invoices).
Other expenses (e.g., accommodation, telephone) must be specified and will be checked via certified invoices.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf (RFQ)
Submit a priced offer using the prescribed pricing schedule (refer to ANNEX A). Failure to use the correct schedule will lead to disqualification.
Disbursements will be reimbursed at actual cost upon submission of proof of expenses (certified invoices).
The bid price must remain valid for 120 business/working days.
No specific bonds or guarantees are mentioned in the extracted text.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf (RFQ)
Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS or a printed TCS certificate. If registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number must be provided. For consortia/JVs/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD documentation.
B-BBEE: A BEE Certificate and Scorecard or BBBEE QSE/EME Affidavit is a mandatory returnable document.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): A CSD report is required.
Company Registration: Certificate of Incorporation showing ownership split is required.
COIDA/FEMA: A valid letter of Good Standing in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) or Federated Employee Mutual Assurance (FEMA) Insurance is required.
ACSA is a National Key Point; bidders may be subject to security vetting, and non-compliance will disqualify them.
Declaration of Interest and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP/DPIP) form must be completed.
Foreign suppliers must complete a VAT questionnaire and declare tax status in RSA.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf
A valid letter of Good Standing in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) or Federated Employee Mutual Assurance (FEMA) Insurance is a mandatory returnable document.
Safety equipment (safety shoes, reflective vest/jacket) is required for the compulsory site inspections.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 16798.pdf
Bid validity period: 120 business/working days; prices must remain firm during this period.
Confidentiality: ACSA will not disclose bidder information without written approval. Bidders must not disclose ACSA information without written approval and must return confidentiality agreements from any consulted third parties.
ACSA reserves the right to: award the whole or part of the bid, split the award, negotiate with shortlisted bidders, award to a bidder other than the highest scorer, reject the lowest acceptable bid, or cancel the bid.
Security vetting: ACSA is a National Key Point; bidders may be subject to security vetting, and non-compliance will disqualify them.
Contract: The successful bidder must sign a written contract post-award.
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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