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Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
18 Sept 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
20 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166388
Airports company south africa is procuring pest control services at king shaka international airport for a five-year period under an nec3 term service contract. The successful bidder must provide a full-time qualified pest control operator on site, with a supplementary operator, and comply with strict performance, safety and insurance requirements. The most consequential requirement is the unlimited direct liability to the employer, which carries significant financial risk.
Contract term: Pest control services for five (5) years at King Shaka International Airport, under an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) with a priced Activity Schedule.
Service hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30, with mandatory night duty on the last Friday of each month from 15:00 to 03:00 the next morning; work affecting passengers or operations is only permitted outside operational hours.
Staffing: Bidders must provide a full-time qualified and experienced pest control operator and a supplementary operator to cover absences; CVs of key personnel must be appended to the tender schedule.
Insurance: Successful bidder must hold aviation liability insurance with an indemnity limit of at least R300,000 and submit proof before work starts and annually thereafter.
Compliance: Bidders must hold a compliant BEE Certificate and Tax Clearance Certificate, presented annually; failure is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
Pricing: Bidders must complete the Price Schedule (Annexure A) and state the offered total exclusive and inclusive of VAT; all rates must include labour, plant, machinery and incidental costs.
Performance damages: Low service damages apply, including R500 per week for late treatments, R500 for late preventative maintenance, R250 for late call-out response, and R250 for housekeeping or reporting deviations.
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Date & Time
Friday, 18 September 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
King Shaka International Airport - La Mercy - Durban - 4000
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Description
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf20 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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18 Sept
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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2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdf
This is a tender for the provision of pest control services at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), specifically at an airport (likely O.R. Tambo or another major hub, though not specified). The contract is based on the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) with bespoke Z-clauses. The service requires a full-time pest control operator from Monday to Friday, with additional assistance on the last Friday of every month for comprehensive pest control duties. The contract period is not specified in the extracted text, but the pricing is to be submitted via an Activity Schedule (Bill of Quantities).
RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf
Airports Company South Africa is procuring pest control services for King Shaka International Airport under a five-year contract. The RFQ is subject to the 80/20 preferential procurement system and requires bidders to meet specific functionality criteria, including relevant experience and registered pest control operators.
ANNEXURE A- Price Schedule.xlsx
Airports Company South Africa is requesting quotations for pest control services at King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal for a five-year period. The contract covers routine and after-hours pest control, including rodent and insect management, with a provisional monthly pricing schedule and annual escalation.
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Provision of pest control services for a period of 5 years at King Shaka International Airport. RFQ number 30320. Issue date 20 August 2026. Closing date 18 September 2026 at 16:00. No compulsory briefing or site inspection.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00. Clarification requests: only until 16:00 on 18 September 2026. Compulsory briefing: N/A. Site inspection: N/A.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Technical and SCM enquiries: Mlungisi Mgobhozi, SCM Official, Tel 032 436 6198, Email [email protected]. Bidding procedure enquiries: N/A. Submission email: [email protected]. Bidders may not contact any ACSA employee other than the listed contact.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email only, to [email protected]. Bids must be submitted on or before 16:00 on 18 September 2026. Split the submission into at least four attachments of 4MB each; no other format is acceptable. Late bids will not be accepted. Each page must be signed or stamped by an authorised person. Bids must be on the official forms, not re-typed. Changes to a submission after closing are not allowed. Mandatory returnable documents: 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 QSE/EME affidavit, verifiable medical certificate for disability (if claiming preference), Tax PIN, Certificate of Incorporation showing ownership split, CSD report, VAT questionnaire, ACSA Terms and Conditions, and a valid COIDA or FEMA good standing letter. Failure to submit any mandatory document may disqualify the bid.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents 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 and Scorecard or BBBEE QSE/EME Affidavit, Verifiable medical certificate for disability (for preference claims), Tax PIN number, Certificate of Incorporation showing ownership split, Central Supplier Database Report (CSD), VAT Questionnaire, ACSA Terms and Conditions, and valid COIDA/FEMA Good Standing letter.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation split: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (80/20 system). Price scored 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 = 5, black women majority-owned = 5, company majority owned by people with disabilities = 5; non-compliant contributor = 0. Functionality/technical criteria (100 points) with a minimum qualifying score of 60: (1) Bidder's experience in pest control services (weight 50) – minimum three relevant/similar services, each of at least one year duration, in commercial high-traffic environments (airports, malls, train stations, conference centres, office parks, casinos, resorts); residential and sites under 1000m² excluded. Scoring: less than 3 references = 0, 3 = 30, 4 = 40, 5 = 50. (2) Key team members (weight 45) – Pest Control Operator registered under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, with minimum 3 years post-registration experience (8 points) and a valid certificate at closing date (12 points); Supplementary Pest Control Operator with minimum 1 year post-registration (5 points) and valid certificate (12 points); Contract Manager with minimum 2 years supervisory/management experience in pest control (8 points). (3) Professional membership (weight 5) – proof of membership of a pest control industry body. Bidders must score at least 60/100 on functionality to be considered further.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Provision of pest control services for a period of 5 years at King Shaka International Airport. Detailed scope is in the attached contract (Annex A). Minimum requirements: bidders must have at least three relevant pest control contracts of one year or more in commercial high-traffic environments (airports, malls, train stations, conference centres, office parks, casinos, resorts); residential and sites under 1000m² excluded. All pest control operators must be registered under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act; proof of registration with the Department of Agriculture must be provided. A Contract Manager with at least two years' supervisory/management experience in pest control is required. Bidders must be members of a professional pest control industry body.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdfPricing must be submitted on the prescribed schedule (Annex A). Failure to do so will lead to disqualification. Disbursements reimbursed at actual cost with proof of expenses. Other expenses (e.g., accommodation) must be specified and certified invoices checked.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: Bidders must price only in accordance with the prescribed pricing schedule (Annex A). Failure to submit a priced offer using the prescribed schedule will lead to disqualification. Disbursements will be reimbursed at actual cost; proof of expenses required. Other expenses (e.g., accommodation) must be specified and certified invoices checked. Validity period: 120 business/working days; prices must remain firm and valid during this period.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance: Bidders must submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or, if not available, a CSD number. For consortia/JVs/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS PIN/CSD number. CSD registration: A Central Supplier Database (CSD) report is mandatory. B-BBEE: Preference points claimed via SBD 6.1; B-BBEE certificate or QSE/EME affidavit required. COIDA/FEMA: Valid letter of Good Standing under COIDA or FEMA insurance is mandatory. Security vetting: ACSA is a National Key Point; bidders may be subjected to security vetting and must comply. Declaration of Interest: SBD 4 and Politically Exposed Persons declaration required. Certificate of Incorporation showing ownership split required. VAT questionnaire required.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdfBidders must provide a valid letter of Good Standing under COIDA or FEMA insurance as a mandatory returnable document.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdfContract duration: 5 years. Validity period: 120 business/working days. Confidentiality: Bidders must sign a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement; confidential information may only be used for evaluation purposes and must not be disclosed to third parties without ACSA's written approval. 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 where objective criteria allow, reject the lowest bid, or cancel the bid. Any alteration to the bid document will lead to disqualification. ACSA is a National Key Point; bidders must comply with security vetting requirements.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)ACSA is a National Key Point and must comply with security cluster laws. Bidders may be subjected to security vetting depending on goods/services. ACSA will not contract with a bidder that does not comply with security vetting requirements.
Requirements
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdf (RFQ)Minimum requirements: Fully completed and priced offer (incomplete offers disqualified). Valid COIDA or FEMA good standing letter. All pest control operators must be registered under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act; proof of registration with the Department of Agriculture must be provided.
Section
Source: RFQ 30230 PEST CONTROL FOR 5 YEARS AT KSIA_.pdfFunctionality/technical criteria (100 points, minimum 60 to qualify): (1) Bidder's experience in pest control services (weight 50) – minimum three relevant/similar services, each of at least one year, in commercial high-traffic environments; residential and sites under 1000m² excluded. Scoring: less than 3 references = 0, 3 = 30, 4 = 40, 5 = 50. (2) Key team members (weight 45) – Pest Control Operator registered under the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, with minimum 3 years post-registration experience (8 points) and valid certificate at closing date (12 points); Supplementary Pest Control Operator with minimum 1 year post-registration (5 points) and valid certificate (12 points); Contract Manager with minimum 2 years supervisory/management experience in pest control (8 points). (3) Professional membership (weight 5) – proof of membership of a pest control industry body. Price and specific goals scored under 80/20 system.
Description
Source: ANNEXURE A- Price Schedule.xlsxProvision of pest control services at King Shaka International Airport for a period of 5 years. The price schedule is provisional and re-measurable for one month.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ANNEXURE A- Price Schedule.xlsx (unknown)Bidders must include insurance as a contract obligation. ACSA permits and induction costs are reimbursed at proven cost; new permits due to contractor changes are for the contractor's account. OHS compliance is mandatory, including safety file preparation and maintenance, training (including working at heights), staff medicals, and PPE provision. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: ANNEXURE A- Price Schedule.xlsx (unknown)Pest control services at King Shaka International Airport for a 5-year period. The price schedule is provisional and re-measurable for one month. Services include:
Financial Requirements
Source: ANNEXURE A- Price Schedule.xlsx (unknown)Pricing must be submitted on the provided price schedule (Annexure A). The schedule covers a one-month provisional price, escalated to an annual total and then a five-year total. Escalation applies from year 2 at 5% per annum (CPI-based); no escalation in the first year. Prices exclude VAT; VAT at 15% is added to the total contract value. All items are re-measurable. Mark-up on reimbursable items (ACSA permits, third-party procurement) must be stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ANNEXURE A- Price Schedule.xlsx (unknown)No specific requirements found
Description
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfRFQ 30230: Pest Control Services at King Shaka International Airport for a period of five (5) years, under an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC).
Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdf (RFQ)Returnable documents: the Form of Offer and Acceptance (Part C1.1) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid, including the offered total prices (exclusive and inclusive of VAT). The Price Schedule (Annexure A) must be completed and submitted. CVs of key personnel must be appended to the tender schedule. The Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (Part C1.3) must be attached. Proof of aviation liability insurance must be provided before work starts and annually thereafter. Bidders must complete the Contract Data Part Two (data provided by the contractor). Any deviations from the tender documents must be listed in the Schedule of Deviations. Failure to submit any required document may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdf (RFQ)The document does not specify a formal evaluation split (e.g., 80/20 or 90/10) or minimum qualifying scores. Performance will be managed through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with low service damages: R500 per week for late treatments, R500 for late preventative maintenance, R250 for late call-out response, deductions for unqualified staff, R250 for housekeeping deviations, R250 for reporting deviations. Contractors are evaluated on safety, housekeeping, reliability, finance, uniforms, workmanship, and documentation. Monthly performance reviews are conducted with a rating scale from 1 (Poor) to 5 (Outstanding).
Technical Specifications
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdf (RFQ)The service is pest control services at King Shaka International Airport for a period of five (5) years. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) with main option A (Priced contract with Activity Schedule). The service period is up to 60 months from the starting date (upon signing of the contract by ACSA) or until the amount in the form of offer is depleted, whichever occurs first. Work is instructed via Task Orders (Option X19) by the Service Manager. Operational hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–16:30 (8-hour shift). The pest control operator reports for night duty on the last Friday of every month, starting at 15:00 and completing by 03:00 the next morning. A supplementary operator assists on the last Friday of each month and covers for the full-time operator when unavailable. Work in areas affecting passengers or operations is only permitted after operational hours and must stop before operations commence the next day. Airport operational hours may be amended by the Service Manager without impact on fees and rates. The contractor must maintain a full-time qualified and experienced pest control operator on site, with a supplementary operator available. The contractor must comply with the OHS Act and ACSA safety and environmental policies. The contractor must ensure staff are properly dressed in overalls with company name for identification, and security permit cards must be clearly visible. The contractor must keep allocated areas neat, tidy and hygienically clean. The contractor must submit a monthly report of all pest control activities and treatments completed by the agreed date. The contractor must respond to emergency call-outs within 45 minutes and normal call-outs within 24 hours. The contractor must attend to repeat pest issues at own cost; more than 3 repeat failures lead to consequence management.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfThe contractor must provide CVs of key personnel to be appended to the tender schedule. The contractor must ensure that there is always qualified and experienced staff to attend to the works as set out in the specifications. Unqualified staff will be asked to vacate site and must be replaced immediately. The contractor must notify the Service Manager and the Employer of the key person who has the authority to bind the Contractor on their behalf within 1 week of the Contract Date.
Quality Management
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfNon-Conformance Report (NCR) process: ACSA issues NCR for irregularities; contractor must respond with cause, corrective action, prevention; inadequate response or repeated NCRs may lead to contract cancellation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfPricing data: rates include labour, plant, machinery and all incidental costs; work instructed via Task Order; quantities may vary; permits and induction paid at cost; police clearance required for permits; staff changes between permit renewals at contractor's cost.
Financial Requirements
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdf (RFQ)Pricing is a priced contract with Activity Schedule (Option A). The offered total of the Prices exclusive of VAT must be stated, with VAT at 15% and the total inclusive of VAT. In the event of conflict between the amount in the form of offer and the Activity Schedule, the form of offer prevails. All rates must include labour, plant, machinery and all related and incidental costs. Work is instructed via Task Orders; quantities/frequencies may be amended higher or lower as per business need. Permits and induction are paid at cost on proven cost. Payment is made every 4 weeks (monthly) within 30 days of submission of a valid invoice. Price adjustment for inflation applies only on contract anniversary, limited to a maximum of CPI. The contractor must provide aviation liability insurance with an indemnity limit not less than R300,000, with proof submitted before work starts and annually. The contractor's total direct liability to the employer is unlimited, except for excluded matters. The employer's liability to the contractor for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdf (RFQ)The contractor must annually present a compliant BEE Certificate and a Tax Clearance Certificate; failure is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation. The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations, including the Construction Regulations (as per Section 37(2) of the OHS Act). The contractor must comply with all South African legislation and regulations applicable to the service. The contractor must have a documented quality management system (ISO 9001), environmental management system (ISO 14001), safety management system (ISO 45001), and a Security Management Plan. Police clearance is required for personnel before a permit is issued; no permit is granted to persons with a criminal record. The contractor must comply with ACSA policies and procedures.
Health & Safety
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfContractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations; acknowledges duties as an employer under Section 37(2) of the OHS Act (Z19).
Contractual Terms
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfContract data specifies: law of contract is South African law; language is English; period for reply is 7 calendar days; contractor's plan due 14 days from contract date; service period up to 60 months; assessment interval every 4 weeks; currency ZAR; payment within 30 days of valid invoice. Additional conditions include: no waiver without written agreement (Z1); contractor warrants service fit for purpose (Z2); termination includes business rescue (Z5); employer's liability for indirect loss limited to R0 (Z7.1); insurance proceeds excluded from liability limits (Z7.2); no cession without consent (Z8); joint and several liability for consortia (Z9); ethics and anti-corruption compliance (Z10); confidentiality obligations (Z11); employer's step-in rights on default (Z12); liens waived (Z13); intellectual property provisions (Z14); dispute resolution via adjudication and arbitration with specified panels (Z15); compensation event notification period reduced to four weeks (Z16); annual BEE and tax clearance certificates required (Z17); employer consent for scope changes ≥5% or completion extension >30 days (Z18); compliance with OHS Act (Z19).
Section
Source: 2. KSIA - NEC3 Contract_pest control 5 Years at KSIA.pdfPerformance management includes Key Performance Indicators with low service damages: R500 per week for late treatments, R500 for late preventative maintenance, R250 for late call-out response, deductions for unqualified staff, R250 for housekeeping deviations, R250 for reporting deviations. Contractors evaluated on safety, housekeeping, reliability, finance, uniforms, workmanship, and documentation. Monthly performance reviews with rating scale.
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