Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
Northern Cape
Closing Date
05 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Upington Airport - - Upington -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170985
Maintenance of airfield ground lighting (agl) systems at upington international airport for a 12-month period under an nec3 term service short contract. The contractor must supply all labour, materials, equipment and supervision for preventative and corrective maintenance of airfield lights, cables, transformers, constant current regulators and associated control systems. Bidders must complete the nec3 pricing schedules and meet acsa's insurance requirements, including employer's liability cover of at least r20 million.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid SARS tax clearance.
Bidders must complete and submit the NEC3 TSSC3 Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data provided by the Contractor (C1.2 Part 2), and the full Price List (C2.2), together with the standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, SBD 7, SBD 8, SBD 9).
The contract is for 12 months, starting upon signing by ACSA, with monthly assessments on the 15th day of each month upon receipt of a valid tax invoice.
Pricing must be submitted in two parts: Part 1 Preventative Maintenance (including a provisional sum of R10,000 for airport access permits) and Part 2 Corrective Maintenance (labour rates for Electrician, Technical Assistant and OEM Specialist, call-out rates, and a R100,000 provisional sum for spares). All rates exclude VAT.
Bidders must provide a safety file in accordance with the OHS Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014, unless an approved safety file is already on record with ACSA.
Bidders must maintain insurance including employer's liability of at least R20,000,000, motor vehicle liability of at least R5,000,000, and other specified covers (construction plant, public liability excess, professional indemnity excess).
The contractor must not cede, delegate or assign any rights or obligations without ACSA's written consent, and must comply with anti-corruption and ethics clauses.
Date & Time
Monday, 05 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Ms Teams On Line
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Quotation
Upington Airport - - Upington -
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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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TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf
Maintenance of airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems at Upington International Airport for 12 months, under an NEC3 Term Service Short Contract. The contractor will supply labour, materials, equipment, supervision and access equipment for preventative and corrective maintenance of AGL infrastructure, including PAPI lights, cables, transformers, constant current regulators and control systems.
CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf
Maintenance of airfield ground lighting (AGL) for a period of 12 months at Upington International Airport, issued by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). The contract covers the upkeep of AGL systems and requires a CIDB contractor grading of 3EB or higher, with a compulsory online briefing session and a functionality evaluation threshold of 70 points.
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Description
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)List the specifications that apply to this contract. Some typical headings have been provided as a minimum;
delete if not required or expand and include correct titles as applicable.
Title Date or Tick if publicly
revision available
General Specifications:
Health and Safety requirements
Important Dates
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 2026-10-05 at 12:00. No briefing or site visit is stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, 1 Jones Road, Western Precinct Aviation Park, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1632. Tel: 011 723 1400. Employer's Agent: Technician: Electrical Maintenance, Upington International Airport, Diedericks Road, Upington, 8801. Tel: 054 337 7905. Insurance claims contacts: Nokulunga Masiza, Tel: +27 (0)11 723 1400, Mobile: +27 (0)79 512 0532, [email protected]; Buhle Mnguni, Tel: +27 (0)11 723 1400, Mobile: +27 (0)74 535 9075, [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: completed and signed NEC3 TSSC3 Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Contract Data provided by the Contractor (C1.2 Part 2), and the completed Price List (C2.2). Bidders must also complete standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, SBD 7, SBD 8, SBD 9) as applicable. All documents must be submitted before the closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)The tender is a Request for Quotation under the NEC3 Term Service Short Contract. Evaluation will be based on the offered total of the Prices (excluding VAT) as per the Price List. No functionality scoring or preference point system is specified in the document. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS tax clearance.
Technical Specifications
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Scope: Maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) infrastructure at Upington International Airport for 12 months. The contractor supplies all labour, materials, equipment, supervision and access equipment. Work includes servicing, troubleshooting, repairs and testing of airfield lights, cables, transformers, Constant Current Regulators (CCR) and associated communication and control systems. Specific tasks: Aeronautical Ground Lighting – repair primary circuits of aeronautical, obstruction, windsock and apron lights; issue comprehensive test reports. PAPI Lights – maintenance, repairs, testing and calibration. Field Systems – maintenance, repair and testing of cables, plugs, windsocks, isolation transformers, and MALMS sensor calibration. Airfield Illuminated Signage – maintenance, testing and repair. CCR and control systems – maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of AGL control system/SCADA. Preventative maintenance schedule (Annex A) includes quarterly and annual tasks: cleaning and photometric testing of threshold, runway edge and runway end lights; checking corrosion, resealing fittings, cleaning/replacing prisms and filters; torquing taxiway edge light fittings; flight calibration of PAPI; checking connector plugs and insulation resistance (minimum 50 kOhm); cleaning signage front panels; testing MCCR units; software back-up and functionality verification of AGL control systems. Contractor must attend maintenance planning meetings and conduct safety toolbox talks before working.
Quality Management
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)apron lights. The contractor is to issue a comprehensive report with the results and analysis of the completed
tests. Performing all preventative maintenance activities as identified under the recommended maintenance
schedule in annex A.
PAPI Lights - Maintenance, repairs, testing and calibration of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
lighting units.
testing, and troubleshooting AGL control system/SCADA.
Part c3: scope of work c3.1 Tssc3 service information
Threshold lights 1) Clean and perform 1) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
photometric testing replace where required
analyze the results 3) Clean or replace prisms and filters on
insert fittings
Runway Edge light 1) Clean and perform 1) Torque each light fitting
photometric testing 2) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
analyze the results
Runway End light 1) Clean and perform 1) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
photometric testing replace where required
analyze the results 3) Clean or replace prisms and filters on
insert fittings
Taxiway Edge lights 1) Torque each light 1) Torque each light fitting
fitting 2) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
corrosion, worn out 3) Reseal all insert light fittings
parts and replace 4) Clean or replace prisms and filters on
where required insert fittings
light fittings
Part c3: scope of work c3.1 Tssc3 service information
Pricing Schedule
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Z6.2. The Contractor co-operates with the Employer and facilitates and permits the use of all required
information, materials and other matter (including but not limited to documents and all other drawings,
10.1 The Contractor is (Name): [●]
Address [●]
Tel No. [●]
Fax No. [●]
E-mail address [●]
63.2 The percentage for overheads and profit
added to the Defined Cost for people is [●]%
63.2 The percentage for overheads and profit
added to other Defined Cost is [●]%
11.2(4) The Price List is in the document called ‘Pricing Data in Part C2 of
this contract.
11.2(4) The offered total of the Prices for part of R[●]
the service in Part 1 of the Price List is excluding VAT
[Enter the total of the Prices from the Price [in words]
List]: [●]
excluding VAT
11.2(4) The offered total of the Prices for part of R[●]
the service in Part 2 of the Price List is excluding VAT
[Enter the total of the Prices from the Price [in words]
List]: [●]
excluding VAT
Part c1: agreements and contract data c1.2 Tssc3 contract data part 2
will apply in respect of each and every occurrence or series of occurrences arising out of or
in connection with any one event giving rise to loss or damage:
Part c2: pricing data c2.1 Tssc3 pricing assumptions
.........................................................
Part c2: pricing data c2.1 Tssc3 pricing assumptions
C2 Pricing Data
C2.1 Pricing assumptions
The Price List is in two parts. Part 1 is for work described in the Service Information not requiring the
Employer to issue a Task Order. Part 2 is for work to be carried out within a stated period of time on a task
by Task basis and instructed by Task Order. The service may comprise work under Part 1 only or Part 2
only or a mix of both.
Entries in the first four columns of Part 1 of the Price List are made either by the Employer or the tenderer.
Entries in the first four columns of Part 2 of the Price List would normally be made by the Employer as the
item.
Part c2: pricing data c2.1 Tssc3 pricing assumptions
item.
Any work not included under Part 1 shall be deemed Corrective maintenance (additional/nonscheduled work) and will be charged at the following rates:
% R 0.01 – R 10 000
% R 10 001 – r 20 000
%
Greater than R 20 001
Cost shall be net cost (excluding VAT) of parts delivered to site with all discounts deducted. The third party’s
quote/invoice shall be presented when submitting quotes for approval.
The total of the Prices for Part 2
Part c2: pricing data c2.2 Tssc3 price list
Sub-Total A: Preventative Maintenance R
Sub-Total B: Call-outs R
Sub-Total C: Spares R 100 000.00
Total Value for 12 Months Exclusive of VAT R
Part c2: pricing data c2.2 Tssc3 price list
Financial Requirements
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Price List in two parts. Part 1 – Preventative Maintenance: items include safety file (once-off), airport access permits (provisional sum R10,000), labour/tools/equipment/consumables (quarterly), travelling (quarterly), contract management (quarterly). Part 2 – Corrective Maintenance: labour rates for Electrician, Technical Assistant, OEM Specialist (normal hours, after hours, Sundays/public holidays, all excluding VAT); call-out rates for Engineer/OEM Specialist (2 call-outs), Electrician (5), Technical Assistant (5); spares provisional sum R100,000. Mark-up on third-party procured items: sliding scale for R0.01–R10,000, R10,001–R20,000, and greater than R20,001. Offered total of Prices is the sum of Sub-Totals A, B and C, excluding VAT. Payment: monthly assessment on the 15th day of each month upon receipt of a valid tax invoice. Overheads and profit percentages on Defined Cost are to be completed by the contractor in Contract Data.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)CSD registration and valid SARS tax clearance required. Safety file in accordance with OHS Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014 (no cost provision if already approved by ACSA, unless update needed). Insurance: contractor must maintain employer's liability insurance of at least R20,000,000, motor vehicle liability of at least R5,000,000, and other insurances as specified (e.g., construction plant, public liability excess, professional indemnity excess). Contractor must not cede, delegate or assign rights without written consent. Must comply with anti-corruption and ethics clauses. Standard forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content), SBD 7 (Contract Form), SBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).
Health & Safety
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Z1 Interpretation of the law
Z1.1 Add to core clause 12.3: Any extension, concession, waiver or relaxation of any action stated in
this contract by the Parties, or the Adjudicator does not constitute a waiver of rights and does not
give rise to an estoppel unless the Parties agree otherwise and confirm such agreement in writing.
Z2 Add to core clause 20.1:
Z2.1 Furthermore, the Contractor warrants that the results of the Service, when complete, shall be fit for
the intended purpose.
Item Activity Description Frequency Quantity Amount (per Total (per annum)
no. (per single item)
annum)
1 Safety File, in accordance with Once-off 1 R R
OHS Act of 1993 and the
Construction Regulation of 2014.
Note: Please note that should the
service provider currently have an
approved Safety File on record
with ACSA, no cost provision is
required unless the Safety File
needs to be updated.
2 Airport personnel access permits, Once-off 1 Provisional R 10 000
airport vehicle access permits and Sum
parking fees.
3 All required labour, tools, Quarterly 4 R R
equipment* and consumables for
preventative maintenance and
inspections
4 All required travelling required (if Quarterly 4 R R
applicable)
5 Contract Management and Quarterly 4 R R
administration
Sub-Total A: Preventative Maintenance R
*By Tools, equipment and consumables is also meant cleaning materials, fasteners, lubricants, chemicals, electronic
devices, etc. that are required to do any corrective or preventive maintenance, and measurements (multi-meters, etc.).
Total of the Prices for Part 1
Part c2: pricing data c2.2 Tssc3 price list
International Airport a period of 12 months in a sustainable manner at the lowest operating and maintenance
costs while ensuring compliance to general safety and aviation legislation.
the AGL infrastructure, to ensure compliance to general safety and aviation related legislation.
3.1 Meetings
The Contractor shall attend the maintenance planning meeting with the Employer’s Representative.
3.2 Use of standard forms
Environmental
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)Site regulations and access control
Technical specifications:
Category Quarterly Bi-Annually Annually
Threshold lights 1) Clean and perform 1) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
photometric testing replace where required
analyze the results 3) Clean or replace prisms and filters on
insert fittings
Runway Edge light 1) Clean and perform 1) Torque each light fitting
photometric testing 2) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
analyze the results
Runway End light 1) Clean and perform 1) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
photometric testing replace where required
analyze the results 3) Clean or replace prisms and filters on
insert fittings
Taxiway Edge lights 1) Torque each light 1) Torque each light fitting
fitting 2) Check for corrosion, worn out parts and
corrosion, worn out 3) Reseal all insert light fittings
parts and replace 4) Clean or replace prisms and filters on
where required insert fittings
light fittings
Part c3: scope of work c3.1 Tssc3 service information
Confidential
Confidential
Airports company south africa soc limited contract number _____________
Project / contract title
prisms and filters on
insert fittings
Precision Approach Perform flight calibration
Path Indicator
Primary Cables, Check all
Plugs, Connectors connector plugs
and Isolating for cleanness,
transformers proper contact
and replace
where
applicable
Improve
insulation
resistance
reading when
the circuit has
reached the
minimum of
50kOhm
Illuminable Signages Clean signage front
panel
MCCR 1) Test the
functional
performance
of the units
and replace
faulty
components.
inspect the
general
condition
AGL Control 1) Perform
Systems including software
click-on systems back-up for
every
software
update and
provide
report.
Environmental requirements
Contractual Terms
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)C1.2 Contract Data provided by the Employer [3-8]
C1.2 Contract Data provided by the Contractor [9]
C1.3 ACSA Insurance Schedule [10-15]
Part C2 Pricing Data
C2.1 Pricing assumptions [16]
C2.2 Price List [17-19]
Part C3 Scope of Work
C3.1 Service Information [20]
Employer’s property in excess of
82.1 The Employer provides this insurance Refer to Insurance Clause Part C1.3
82.1 The minimum amount of cover for the first Refer to Insurance Clause Part C1.3
insurance stated in the Insurance Table is:
82.1 The minimum amount of cover for the third Refer to Insurance Clause Part C1.3
insurance stated in the Insurance Table is:
82.1 The minimum amount of cover for the
fourth insurance stated in the Insurance
Table is: Refer to Insurance Clause Part C1.3
Part c1: agreements and contract data c1.2 Tssc3 contract data part 1
Z4.1.1. not to give any offer, payment, consideration, or benefit of any kind, which constitutes or could be
construed as an illegal or corrupt practice, either directly or indirectly, as an inducement or reward
for the award or in execution of this contract;
Z4.1.2. to comply with all laws, regulations or policies relating to the prevention and combating of bribery,
corruption and money laundering to which it or the Employer is subject, including but not limited to
the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, .
Z4.2. The Contractor’s breach of this clause constitutes grounds for terminating the Contractor’s obligation
to Provide the Services or taking any other action as appropriate against the Contractor (including
civil or criminal action). However, lawful inducements and rewards shall not constitute grounds for
termination.
Z4.3. If the Contractor is found guilty by a competent court, administrative or regulatory body of
participating in illegal or corrupt practices, including but not limited to the making of offers (directly or
indirectly), payments, gifts, gratuity, commission or benefits of any kind, which are in any way
whatsoever in connection with the contract with the Employer, the Employer shall be entitled to
terminate the contract in accordance with the procedures stated in core clause 91.2. the amount due
on termination is as per clause 92.1
Z5. Confidentiality
Z5.1. All information obtained in terms of this contract or arising from the implementation of this contract
shall be treated as confidential by the Contractor and shall not be used or divulged or published to
any person not being a party to this contract, without the prior written consent of the Employer,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Z5.2. If the Contractor is uncertain about whether any such information is confidential, it is to be regarded
as such until otherwise notified by the Employer.
Z5.3. This undertaking shall not apply to –
Z5.3.1. Information disclosed to the employees of the Contractor for the purposes of the implementation of
this agreement. The Contractor undertakes to procure that its employees are aware of the
confidential nature of the information so disclosed and that they comply with the provisions of this
clause;
Z5.3.2. Information which the Contractor is required by law to disclose, provided that the Contractor notifies
the Employer prior to disclosure so as to enable the Employer to take the appropriate action to
protect such information. The Contractor may disclose such information only to the extent required
by law and shall use reasonable efforts to obtain assurances that confidential treatment will be
afforded to the information so disclosed;
Z5.3.3. Information which at the time of disclosure or thereafter, without default on the part of the Contractor,
enters the public domain or to information which was already in the possession of the Contractor at
the time of disclosure (evidenced by written records in existence at that time);
Z5.4. The taking of images (whether photographs, video footage or otherwise) of the Services or any
portion thereof, in the course of Providing the Services and after Task Completion Date, requires the
prior written consent of the Employer. All rights in and to all such images vests exclusively in the
specifications, schedules, reports, calculations, manuals or other documents or recorded information
(electronic or otherwise) which have been or are at any time prepared by or on behalf of the Contractor
under the contract or otherwise for and/or in connection with the works) and generally does all things
required by the Employer to achieve this end.
Z7. Liens and Encumbrances
Z7.1. The Contractor keeps the Equipment used to Provide the Services free of all liens and other
encumbrances at all times. The Contractor, vis-a-vis the Employer, waives all and any liens which he
may from time to time have, or become entitled to over such Equipment and any part thereof and
procures that his Subcontractors similarly, vis-a-vis the Employer, waive all liens they may have or
become entitled to over such Equipment from time to time
Z8. Intellectual Property
Z8.1. Intellectual Property (“IP”) rights means all rights in and to any patent, design, copyright, trade mark,
trade name, trade secret or other intellectual or industrial property right relating to the Service.
Z8.2. IP rights remain vested in the originator and shall not be used for any reason whatsoever other than
carrying out the services.
Z8.3. The written approval of the Contractor is to be obtained before the Contractor's IP is made available to
any third party which approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Prior to making any
undertaking from any such third party on terms no less onerous than the terms the Employer would
use to protect its IP.
Z8.4. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against and from any claim alleging
an infringement of IP rights (“the claim”), which arises out of or in relation to:
Z8.5. the Contractor’s design, manufacture, or execution of the Services;
Z8.6. the use of the Contractor’s Equipment, or
Z8.7. the proper use of the Services.
Z8.8. The Employer shall, at the request and cost of the Contractor, assist in contesting the claim and the
Contractor may (at its cost) conduct negotiations for the settlement of the claim, and any litigation or
arbitration which may arise from it.
Part c1: agreements and contract data c1.2 Tssc3 contract data part 1
to the extent relevant to the Contract.
1.1. Notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in this Contract and without limiting the obligations,
liabilities or responsibilities of the Contractor in anyway whatsoever (including but not limited to any
requirement for the provision by the Contractor of any other insurances) the Employer shall effect
and maintain for the duration of the construction and maintenance periods of the Contract - as
appropriate in the joint names of the Employer, the Contractor and where relevant Sub-Contractors
the following insurances which are subject to the terms, limits, exceptions and conditions of the
a) Contract Works/Contractors Public Liability/ Removal Of Lateral Support Liability
Section 1 Of The Policy – Contract Works
insured, which is in a defective condition due to defect in design, plan specification, material or
workmanship.
This insurance contains the following limitations and warrantees ;
directly or indirectly by rain, inundation or flood, Insurers liability shall be limited in respect of the
aggregate length of open trenches at any one time to 2,500 meters.
Exposed Layer Works (applicable to works involving paving, roadways, bulk earthworks and
runways and taxiways)
(including taxiways) caused directly or indirectly by rain, inundation or flood, Insurers liability shall be
limited in respect of the aggregate length of Exposed Layer Works at any one time to 2,500 meters.
Section II of the Policy – Contractors Public Liability
death of or injury to persons and/or loss of or damage to property (other than the Works the subject
matter of this Contract) arising from the execution of the Contract with a limit of indemnity of
R100,000,000 in respect of any one occurrence or series of occurrences consequent on or
attributable to one source or original cause.
Section III of the Policy – Removal Of Lateral Support Liability
accidental death of or injury to persons and/or loss of or damage to property (other than the Works
the subject matter of this Contract) arising out of or in connection with shock or vibration or the
removal or weakening of or interference with support to property in the vicinity of the Contract Site
and arising out of or in connection with the Insured Contract (but not in respect of tunneling works)
and occurring during the Period of Insurance.
The Limit of Indemnity being limited to R50,000,000 attributable to one source or original cause
b) Contract Works SASRIA – Providing physical loss of or damage to the Works, Temporary Works
and materials intended for incorporation in the Works as covered by the underlying Contract Works
policy as noted in (a) above due to perils as covered in terms of the SASRIA Contract Works
wording as issued by SASRIA SOC.
Part c2: pricing data c2.1 Tssc3 pricing assumptions
description whatsoever.
The SASRIA Contract Works policy is limited to R500,000,000 (Incl VAT) in the aggregate during the
policy period of insurance.
http://www.sasria.co.za/ which notes the covers and policy exclusions.
c) Design & Construct Professional Indemnity Insurance which provides indemnity against legal
liability to pay compensation as a result of any actual or alleged negligent act, error or omission in
the performance of the Professional Duties of the insured and arising from the execution of this
project. The limit of indemnity under this insurance shall be *R25,000,000 in the aggregate during
the annual policy period of insurance that ACSA effect such cover during the policy period
from 1 April to 31 March during each policy period of insurance.
*The limits of indemnity applies to all ACSA contracts as a whole and does not apply
specifically to this contract. The aggregate limit could be exhausted by claims under other
a) Labour and construction work which would normally be the responsibility of the building or
engineering contractor.
b) Supervision of the construction works usually undertaken by a building or engineering contractor.
policies and the Contractor shall be deemed to be fully aware of all the conditions, limits, limitations,
exclusions/exceptions and deductibles that are contained in the Employer arranged policies. Copies
of the Employer arranged policies are obtainable on request from the Employer and if the Contractor
is of the opinion that additional insurance is required, such shall be for the Contractors account.
1.3 The Employer shall pay the premium in connection with the insurances effected by the Employer.
with the insurances effected by the Employer.
1.4 The Contractor shall not include any premium charges for this insurance except to the extent,
which he may deem necessary in his own interests to effect supplementary insurance to the
insurance effected by the Employer. The Employer reserves the right to call for full information
regarding insurance costs included by the Contractor.
premium and taxes, duties, etc. shall be borne entirely by the contractor.
1.5 Any further clarification of the scope of cover provided by the Policies arranged by the Employer
should be obtained from the Employer.
1.6 The Contractor and/or any other party who obtains indemnity under the policies effected under
1.1 shall become liable for the deductibles (first amount payable) which are applicable in respect of
each and every occurrence or series of occurrences attributable to one source or cause giving rise to
loss or damage or indemnifiable liability. The deductibles applicable to the policies effected under 1.1
are as follows:
a) Contract Works/Contractors Public Liability/ Removal Of Lateral Support Liability
Section 1 Of The Policy – Contract Works
In respect of all loss or damage R150,000 but increased to R250,000 in respect of loss or
damage arising out of or in connection with testing and commissioning.
Section 2 Of The Policy – Contractors Public Liability
R75,000 each and every claim in respect of Property Damage.
Section 3 Of The Policy – Removal Of Lateral Support Liability
R75,000 each and every claim.
b) Contract Works SASRIA
In respect of theft as a result of the SASRIA perils insured - R25,000 each and every
occurrence .
c) Design & Construct Professional Indemnity Insurance
a) In respect of contracts under R50 million at award – R5,000,000.
b) In respect of contracts over R50 million at award – R10,000,000
1.7 In the event of any occurrence which is likely to give rise to a claim under the insurance arranged
by the Employer, the Contractor shall:
a) In addition to any statutory requirement or other requirements contained in the Contract
immediately notify the Employer and the Employer's Insurance Brokers by telephone, mobile
phone or email giving the circumstances, nature and an estimate of the loss or damage or
liability. The Contractor must also complete the Claim Advice Form (Appendix “A”).
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b) Preserve damage and make it available for inspection by a representative of the Insurers.
c) Wherever possible, photographs of damage should be taken.
d) Inform the police authorities promptly in the event of loss or damage by theft, burglary or any
malicious persons(s) for the purpose of recovering any property so lost, discovering the guilty person
or persons, and having him, her or them duly prosecuted.
e) Advise the Insurers of any other insurance(s) which may cover the same loss, damage or injury,
or any part thereof.
f) Give to the Insurers every assistance to enable the Insurers to settle or resist any claim against the
Insured, or institute any proceedings;
g) On completion the Claims Advice Form, the form must be sent to the Employers Insurance
Brokers for further action (the original may be emailed to the Employers Insurance Broker). (Please
do not remove the Claims Advice Form out of this document. Rather photocopy the form and send
the copy to the Employers Insurance Brokers).
h) The Employer and the employers Insurance brokers / Insurers or their appointed loss adjusters
shall have the right to make all and any enquiry's on the Site of the Works or elsewhere as to the
cause and results of any such occurrence and the Contractor shall cooperate in carrying out such
enquiry's.
i) The Contractor, Project Managers and Consultants must allow free access to Insurers’ assessors
for the purpose of investigating and assessing the loss or damage.
j) The Contractor must not proceed with the making good any off the loss without the prior
authorisation of the Insurers.
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k) The Contractor must keep separate records of the costs involved in making good any loss or
damage and these records should be available at all times for inspection by Insurers. Such records
should include inter alia the entire cost of labour, materials, transport and equipment.
l) Where required by the Employer, negotiate the settlement of claims with the Insurer or their
appointed loss adjusters through the Employer's Insurance Brokers and shall obtain the Employer's
approval of such settlement.
m) Once the amount of a claim is agreed by the Insurers and the Contractor, an “Agreement of Loss”
form must be signed by the Contractor and if required this shall be counter signed by the Employer
or the Project Managers.
n) The proceeds of such claim will, if required by the Employer, be paid net of any Deductible
applicable under the policy by the Insurers to the Employer who on receipt thereof will arrange for
payment to be made in terms of the Conditions of Contract. In the event that it is agreed by the
In addition to Clause 1.1 in respect of the insurances effected by the Employer the following
2.1 Without limiting the Contractor’s obligations, responsibilities and liabilities, the Contractor and
Sub-contractor shall maintain at the Contractor's and Subcontractor’s expense and where applicable
provide as a minimum the following insurances:
a) Insurance of Construction Plant and Equipment (including tools offices and other
temporary structures and contents) and other things (except those intended for incorporation
into the Works) brought onto the site for a sum sufficient to provide for their replacement.
provided to the Employer.
b) Contractor’s Common Law Liability/ Worker’s Compensation Insurance
indemnity of not less than R20,000,000 and/or workmen's compensation insurance covering
personal injury to or death of the employees of the Contractor engaged in connection with
the Works to the minimum value required by applicable law.
the Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer against any such claim. The
provided to the Employer.
c) Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance comprising (as a minimum) "Balance of Third Party"
Risks including Passenger Liability indemnity with a limit of indemnity of not less than R5
000 000 for all owned, non-owned, leased and hired vehicles.
d) Insurance For Buy-Down Cover Of Employer’s Deductibles
acceptable in respect of the works being undertaken.
e) Where the Contract involves manufacturing and/or fabrication of the Works or parts
thereof at premises other than at the Contract Site the Contractor shall satisfy the Employer
that all materials and equipment for incorporation in the Works are adequately insured
during manufacture and/or fabrication. In the event of the Employer having an insurable
interest in such Works during manufacture or fabrication then such interest shall be noted by
endorsement to the relevant Policies of Insurance.
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insurance maintained by the Employer.
f) Public Liability insurances in excess of the Employers Public Liability insurances as
stated under clause 1.1(a).
g) Contractor’s Professional Indemnity Insurance in excess of the Employers Design &
Construct Professional Indemnity insurances as stated under clause 1.1(c) and if applicable
to cover the deductible that applies to the Employer effected insurance.
h) Marine Cargo Insurance (If Applicable)
Cover : Imports of cargo, equipment, goods, plant, machinery and materials
(“Insured Property”) to the site where the Permanent Works will be
constructed.
Sum Insured: Not less than the value of the largest single cargo shipment, conveyance or
the value in storage, whichever is the greater (CIF plus 10%).
personnel involved in the execution of any Works on the construction site.
j) Miscellaneous Insurance
the Country.
2.2 The insurances to be provided by the Contractor and his Sub-contractor shall be effected with
Insurers and on terms approved by the Employer (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld)
and shall be maintained in force for the duration required (including any period of maintenance/defects
liability period). The Contractor shall within twenty eight (28) days of commencement of the contract
produce to the Employer the relevant Policy or Policies of Insurance.
2.3 In the event that the Contractor or his Sub-contractor receives any notice of cancellation or
restrictive modification to the insurance provided to them they shall immediately notify the Employer
in writing of such cancellation or restriction and shall advise what action the Contractor or his Sub-
contractor will take to remedy such action.
effect and keep in force any such insurances and pay such premium or premiums as may be
necessary for that purpose and from time to time deduct the amount paid by the Employer from any
monies due or which may become due to the Contractor or recover same as a debt from the
a) ensure that all potential and appointed Sub-contractors are aware of the whole contents
of these Insurance Clauses, and
b) enforce the compliance by sub contract agreement between the Contractor and
to the insurances required to be effected by the Contractor under Clause 2 (Contractor
effected insurances)
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Re :acsa contractors : car/pl/pi : claim
Date of loss : _____________________________________________________________________
Reported to site agent by : ________________________ Date : _____________________
Reported to Insurance Broker by : ________________________ Date : _____________________
Locality of Incident ____________________________________________________________________
How did the loss occur (cause) ? _________________________________________________________
Details and nature of loss or damage to Contract Works _______________________________________
Details of other property damaged ________________________________________________________
Names and address of witnesses _________________________________________________________
Estimated cost of repairs (Separate records of all costs must be kept) R_______________________
Person whom assessor should contact _____________________________________________________
Telephone/Mobile Numbers Of Contact Person_________________________________________
Email Address of Contact Person_______________________________________________
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contract may be increased/decreased to cater for special needs that may arise from time to time. labour rates shall
include all personnel insurance, holidays with pay, incentive bonuses. No labour shall be charged for travel or travelling.
Section
Source: TSSC Contract Data- NEC3 SHORT TSC_Maintenance of AGL_Rev1.pdf (unknown)of the click-
on systems
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3.1 Meetings
The Contractor shall attend the maintenance planning meeting with the Employer’s Representative.
3.2 Use of standard forms
Provide details of standard forms to be used by the Contractor in the administration of the contract, for
example early warning and compensation event notifications.
3.3 Invoicing and payment
The following text is provided as a guide only; revise to suit actual requirements.
In terms of core clause 50 the Contractor assesses the amount due and applies to the Employer for
payment. The Contractor applies for payment with a tax invoice addressed to the Employer as follows:
The Contractor includes the following information on each tax invoice:
completed;
multiplying the quantity which the Contractor has completed by the rate,
the VAT and including VAT;
The Contractor attaches the detail assessment of all work done for each item in the Price List to each tax
invoice showing
and
multiplying the quantity which the Contractor has completed by the rate.
Add procedures for invoice submission and payment (e. g. electronic payment instructions)
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3.4 Records of Defined Cost
In order to substantiate the Defined Cost of compensation events, the Employer may require the Contractor
to keep records of amounts paid by him for people employed by the Contractor, plant and materials, work
subcontracted by the Contractor and equipment. [See clause 11.2(2) and 63.2]. State in what form these
records are to be kept and how accessed by the Employer.
3.5 BBBEE and preferencing scheme
Specify constraints which Contractor must comply with after contract award in regard to any Broad Based
Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) or preferencing scheme measures.
State whether a plan is required and, if it is, state what form it is to be in, what information is to be shown on
it, when it is to be submitted and when it is to be updated.
Describe what the Employer will provide such as services (including water and electricity) and “free issue”
plant and materials and equipment.
Item Date by which it
will be provided
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Give information about any property upon which the service is to be provided. This may include the property
of others as well as that of the Employer. Also provide any other information which is likely to affect the
Contractor’s work.
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Task Order
Task Order form for use when work within the service is instructed to be carried out within a
stated period of time on a Task by Task basis
Task Order No. [●] service .[●]
To: [●].......................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................... (Contractor)
I propose to instruct you to carry out the following task:
Description [●]
Starting date [●]
Completion Date [●]
Delay damages per week [●]
Please submit your price and programme proposals below.
Signed: Date
(for Employer)
Total of Prices for items of work on the Price List
(details attached) R.___________________________________
Total of Prices for items of work not on the Price List
(details attached). R.___________________________________
Total of the Prices for this Task Order R ___________________________________
The programme for the Task is ........................................... [ref] (attached)
Signed: Date
(for Contractor)
I accept the above price and programme and instruct you to carry out the Task
Signed: Date:
(for Employer)
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Important Dates
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory briefing: 28 September 2026 at 11h00 via Microsoft Teams (meeting details in the tender document). Site inspection: non-compulsory, takes place directly after the briefing (venue not stated but likely Upington Airport). Closing date for enquiries: 30 September 2026 at 12h00. Closing date for bids: 05 October 2026 at 12h00. Employer responses to clarifications by 01 October 2026.
Contact Information
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)Technical and bidding procedure enquiries: Makhaya Mlenze, email [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. All communication during the tender period must go to ACSA's Supply Chain Department, not the principal agent.
Submission Guidelines
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be emailed to [email protected] before the closing time. The submission must be split into at least four attachments of 4 MB each, with the same subject heading as the invitation. Bids sent to any other email address will not be considered. Tenderers must complete and sign all documents, and the bottom of each page must be signed or stamped. Returnable forms include the SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), proof of authority (e.g. company resolution), the NEC Form of Offer, and the completed contract document (Appendix 1). Late bids will be returned unopened.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation happens in stages. Stage 2 requires a CIDB contractor grading of 2EB or higher (note the invitation text says 3EB, but the tender data says 2EB), a signed NEC form, and attendance of the compulsory briefing. Stage 3 is functionality, scored out of 100, with a minimum threshold of 70 points to proceed. Functionality covers: company references (30 points, needing at least one reference letter for similar AGL maintenance on client letterhead), the proposed electrician's qualifications (N2 or higher, trade test certificate, AGL training certificate, and post-trade experience), and a technical assistant's qualifications and experience. Stage 4 applies the 80/20 preference point system (price/80, preference/20) for bids up to R50 million.
Technical Specifications
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)Maintenance of airfield ground lighting (AGL) at Upington Airport for a period of 12 months. Bidders must provide a resource proposal demonstrating experience in similar works. Proof of experience includes reference letters from previous clients for AGL maintenance. Key personnel: an electrician with N2 or higher electrical qualification, a trade test certificate, an AGL training certificate, and post-trade experience; and a technical assistant with matric or higher and relevant experience. The tender documents include a scope of work (Part C3) and site information (Part C4).
Financial Requirements
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be on the provided pricing/activity schedules. Prices are fixed for the full contract duration, with no contract price adjustments. VAT must be shown separately. Bidders must hold their tender offer valid for 12 weeks (84 days) after closing. If requested, submit securities, bonds, guarantees, policies and insurance certificates before contract formation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CIDB Bid document_RFQ 7705.pdf (RFQ)CIDB contractor grading of 3EB or higher is stated in the invitation; the tender data says 2EB or higher — bidders should confirm which applies. SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or a printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number if no PIN. Joint ventures must each submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number, and a consolidated B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS accredited agency. B-BBEE status level or sworn affidavit for preference points. Bidders must be registered on the CSD or provide a CSD number. Proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) for the signatory. Declaration of interest (SBD 4) and independent bid determination (SBD 9) must be signed. Bidders must not be under restrictions preventing participation in ACSA procurement, and must not have conflicts of interest.
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Act 4 of 2006
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Act 28 of 2002
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