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Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
31 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
King Shaka International Airport - La Mercy - Durban - 4000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166809
Airports company south africa is procuring maintenance and repair services for vehicles at three airports – king shaka international, chief dawid stuurman international, and king phalo – for a six-month period. Bidders must score at least 65 points in the functionality evaluation, which assesses key personnel qualifications and experience as well as company experience, before being considered further.
Bidders must score a minimum of 65 points in the functionality evaluation to be considered further.
Diesel Mechanic: must hold a diesel mechanic trade test certificate plus NQF Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Diesel Engineering/Mechanical Engineering (20 points); a trade test certificate alone scores 0.
Motor Mechanic: must hold a motor mechanic trade test certificate plus NQF Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Motor Mechanic certificate (20 points); a trade test certificate alone scores 0.
Diesel Mechanic experience: more than three years maintaining and repairing heavy-duty trucks scores 20 points; three years scores 10; less than three years scores 0.
Motor Mechanic experience: more than three years maintaining and repairing light-duty vehicles scores 20 points; three years scores 10; less than three years scores 0.
Company experience: provide three or more reference letters or completion certificates (2 for heavy-duty vehicles, 1 for light motor vehicles) on client's letterhead, describing the work, signed and with contact details – scores 20 points; two references (1 heavy-duty, 1 light) scores 15; fewer than two scores 0.
References must be on the bidder's client's letterhead, include a description of work, be signed, and include contact details; a reference covering both light and heavy-duty vehicles counts as one.
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King Shaka International Airport - La Mercy - Durban - 4000
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Source: RFQ29533 Fleets Functionality_ ANNEX C.pdf (TENDER)25 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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2026
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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)
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RFQ29533.pdf
ACSA is procuring maintenance and repair services for vehicles at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a period of six months. The bid is subject to the 80/20 preference point system and requires a priced offer on the prescribed schedule.
NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf
Maintenance and repairs of vehicles at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a 6-month period, under an NEC3 Term Service Contract with Airports Company South Africa.
RFQ29533 Fleets Functionality_ ANNEX C.pdf
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is procuring maintenance and repair services for vehicles at King Shala International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a period of six months. The tender includes evaluation criteria for key personnel and company experience, with specific scoring for diesel and motor mechanics.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ29533 Fleets Functionality_ ANNEX C.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must score a minimum of 65 points in the functionality evaluation to be considered further. Scoring is based on key personnel qualifications and experience, and company experience. No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE) are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ29533 Fleets Functionality_ ANNEX C.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Maintenance and repairs of vehicles at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a period of 6 months. The document focuses on functionality evaluation criteria for key personnel and company experience.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ29533 Fleets Functionality_ ANNEX C.pdfKey Personnel Qualifications:
Key Personnel Experience:
Company/Entity Experience:
References must be on client's letterhead, include description of work, be signed, and include contact details. Where a description includes both light and heavy-duty vehicles, the letter counts as one. Bidders must score a minimum of 65 points to be evaluated further.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ29533 Fleets Functionality_ ANNEX C.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE Minimum Level: 3. References must be on client's letterhead, include description of work, be signed, and include contact details.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00. Clarification deadline: 28 August 2026 at 16:00. No briefing or site inspection is scheduled.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)SCM official: Mlungisi Mgobhozi, tel 032 436 6198, email [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. General ACSA contact: +27 11 723 1400.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be emailed to [email protected] before 16:00 on 31 August 2026. Submissions must be split into at least four attachments of 4 MB each; no other format will be accepted. Each page of the bid documents must be signed or stamped by an authorised person. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders must not contact ACSA employees other than the listed SCM official. Queries may be submitted until 16:00 on 28 August 2026; responses will be shared with all bidders. Mandatory returnable documents include: SBD 3.3 priced offer, Declaration of Interest and Politically Exposed Persons form, SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, BEE certificate or BBBEE affidavit, tax PIN, certificate of incorporation showing ownership split, CSD report, VAT questionnaire, ACSA terms and conditions, and a valid COIDA or FEMA letter of Good Standing. Failure to submit any mandatory document will result in disqualification. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goals points: B-BBEE Level 1: 5, Level 2: 4.5, Level 3: 4, Level 4: 3, Level 5: 2, Level 6: 0.5, Level 7: 0.3, Level 8: 0.1; Black youth majority-owned entities: 5; Black women majority-owned entities: 5; Company majority owned by people with disabilities: 5; Non-compliant contributor: 0. Bidders must submit proof to claim preference points; failure to do so means no points are claimed. ACSA may request substantiation at any time.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)Scope of work is defined in Annex PSC Contract and minimum requirements in Annex C; these annexes are not included in the extracted text. The service covers maintenance and repairs of vehicles at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a period of six months.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ29533.pdfPricing must be submitted on the prescribed schedule (Annex A). Disbursements are reimbursed at actual cost upon proof of expenses. Certified invoices will be checked for correctness. Failure to use the prescribed schedule will disqualify the bid.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be submitted on the prescribed pricing schedule (Annex A); failure to do so will lead to disqualification. Disbursements will be reimbursed at actual cost, subject to proof of expenses and certified invoices. Prices must remain firm for a validity period of 120 business days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must provide a valid COIDA or FEMA letter of Good Standing. Tax compliance: submit a SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each party in a consortium/JV must submit separately. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database. B-BBEE certificate or affidavit required for preference points. Certificate of incorporation showing ownership split required. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Security vetting may be required as ACSA is a National Key Point.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ29533.pdfThe bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, the General Conditions of Contract, and any special conditions. The successful bidder must sign a written contract after award. ACSA requires a validity period of 120 business days; prices must remain firm during this period. ACSA may award the whole or part of the bid, split the award, negotiate with shortlisted bidders, or cancel the bid. Bidders must not alter the bid document; any change will lead to disqualification. Bidders must maintain confidentiality of information received during the bid process; third parties consulted must sign confidentiality agreements. ACSA is a National Key Point and bidders may be subject to security vetting; ACSA will not contract with bidders who fail vetting.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)ACSA is a National Key Point; bidders may be subject to security vetting. ACSA will not contract with bidders who fail vetting. Bidders must declare any relationship with ACSA employees or officials and any Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) / Domestic Prominent Influential Persons (DPIP) in their organisation. Bidders must complete SBD 4 confirming independent bidding and no collusion. A Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed; it remains in force for 5 years or 1 year from last disclosure, whichever is longer, and is governed by South African law with exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of South Africa. Bidders must accept ACSA's terms and conditions and acknowledge that the Bid Adjudication Committee's decision is final.
Requirements
Source: RFQ29533.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents include SBD 3.3 priced offer, Declaration of Interest and Politically Exposed Persons form, SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, BEE certificate or BBBEE affidavit, tax PIN, certificate of incorporation showing ownership split, CSD report, VAT questionnaire, ACSA terms and conditions, and a valid COIDA or FEMA letter of Good Standing. All submitted information must remain valid for the contract duration; updated documents must be provided if any expire.
Section
Source: RFQ29533.pdfThe 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals. Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goals points are awarded as per the table in the tender.
Description
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdfThe project is for the maintenance and repairs of vehicles at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a period of 6 months, under an NEC3 Term Service Contract.
Contact Information
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf (unknown)Service Manager: Lancelot Ndlovu, King Shaka Drive, La Mercy, Tel 032 436 6000. Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Drive, La Mercy, 4407, Tel 032 436 6000.
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: signed Forms of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), completed Contract Data (C1.2a and C1.2b), Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.3), and any other forms listed in the tender pack. Bidders must submit their offer with the total price (exclusive and inclusive of VAT) as calculated in the Pricing Data. The offer must remain valid for the period stated in the tender data. Failure to submit required documents or signing the offer may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf (unknown)The tender is a Request for Quotation under the NEC3 Term Service Contract. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided text. Bidders must be registered as a company and provide company registration and VAT numbers. Bidders must have a valid tax invoice capability. Bidders must be registered with the Compensation Fund or a Licensed Insurer (COID). Bidders must have Public Liability Insurance as required. Bidders must sign the Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (Section 37(2)) before work commences. No performance bond is required. The contract is subject to the law of the Republic of South Africa.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf (unknown)Scope: Maintenance and repairs of vehicles at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport for a period of 6 months. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) with a priced contract with price list. The service information is in Part C3. The contractor must provide a first plan within 4 weeks of the contract date. The contractor must prepare forecasts of the final total of the Prices at intervals no longer than 4 weeks. The contractor must submit a Task Order programme within 5 days of receiving a Task Order. The contractor must provide key people with qualifications and experience relevant to the contract, with CVs appended to the Resource Proposal (Annex F).
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdfPricing is based on a priced contract with price list. The offer must state the total price exclusive of VAT, VAT at 15%, and the total inclusive of VAT, calculated as per the Pricing Data (Subtotal E). The contractor must link each price list item to the plan as per clause 21.4.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf (unknown)Pricing: The offer must state the total price exclusive of VAT, VAT at 15%, and the total inclusive of VAT. The price is calculated as per the Pricing Data (Subtotal E). The contract is a priced contract with price list. Payment: assessments between the 1st and 15th of each month; payment within 30 days of a valid tax invoice. No performance bond or parent company guarantee is required. The contractor must provide Professional Indemnity Insurance. The employer provides Contract Works Insurance, SASRIA Special Risks, Marine & Air Cargo, and Public Liability Insurance. The employer's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdf (unknown)Bidders must be registered as a company and provide company registration and VAT numbers. Bidders must have a valid tax invoice capability. Bidders must be registered with the Compensation Fund or a Licensed Insurer (COID) and provide a letter confirming good standing before work commences. Bidders must have Public Liability Insurance. Bidders must sign the Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (Section 37(2)) before work commences. No performance bond is required. The contract is subject to the law of the Republic of South Africa.
Health & Safety
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdfOccupational Health and Safety Agreement under Section 37(2) of OHS Act and Construction Regulation 5.1(k): The contractor must comply with the OHS Act and COID Act, provide insurance (public liability, COID), conduct a baseline risk assessment, appoint competent persons, enforce PPE use, report incidents, obtain permits, prohibit alcohol, and submit safety documentation 7 days before work commences. Non-compliance may lead to contract cancellation.
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC contract Fleet RFQ29533.pdfRisk Register (Contractor): Unavailability of spares, vehicle failure or unavailability, cost overruns due to misdiagnosis or additional damage discovered.
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