Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
16 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Southern Office Block Building ground floor Cape town International Airport - Cape town International Airport Matroosfontein - Cape town - 7490
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166852
Building refurbishment at cape town international airport for a period of 6 months, issued by airports company south africa. The most critical requirements are a valid CIDB contractor grading 1 gb or higher, attendance at a compulsory briefing and site inspection, and achieving a minimum of 66 points out of 100 in the functionality evaluation.
Valid CIDB contractor grading 1 GB or higher is mandatory.
Compulsory briefing session and site inspection on 2 September 2026 at 10:00 at Cape Town International Airport; attendance is mandatory and must be signed in.
Functionality evaluation minimum threshold 66 out of 100 points: company experience (reference letters), Contract Manager qualifications and experience, Site Foreman experience. CVs and certified qualification certificates required.
Submit at least four reference letters for similar building refurbishment projects completed in the last five years, on official letterhead, signed, with project details and contactable client references. Provide a Certificate of Compliance for electrical installations.
Pricing is fixed for the contract duration; evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Preference points are awarded for B-BBEE status levels and black youth/women/disabled majority ownership. Provide a sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate.
Submit by email only to [email protected] by 16 September 2026 at 16:00. Break the bid into at least four attachments of 4 MB each. Do not Cc or Bcc any ACSA employee. Late bids are not accepted.
Tax compliance: submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Provide proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution). Complete all required National Treasury standard forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9, etc.) and the NEC3 ECSC3 contract. Insurance and COIDA good standing are required on award.
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Venue
Southern Office Block Building ground floor Cape town International Airport Matroosfontein Cape town
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Categories
Request for Quotation
Southern Office Block Building ground floor Cape town International Airport - Cape town International Airport Matroosfontein - Cape town - 7490
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Bid document 74312.pdf
Airports Company South Africa is procuring a contractor for building refurbishment works at Cape Town International Airport under a six-month contract, using the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The tender is open to bidders with a valid CIDB contractor grading of 1 GB or higher, and requires attendance at a compulsory briefing and site inspection.
CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf
This is a tender for the refurbishment of the Airport Management Centre (AMC) at Cape Town International Airport, issued by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). The works cover renovations such as flooring, ceilings, and kitchen/bathroom fittings over a 6-month period, using the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract form. The request is a quotation (RFQ) that requires bidders to complete the Contract Data and Price, and comply with strict site-specific security, health, safety, and environmental requirements at the operational airport.
Annexure A. 2024 2025 INSURANCE CLAUSES FOR LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LESS THAN R150 MILLION 2023 2024.pdf
Airports Company South Africa is requesting quotations for building refurbishment works at Cape Town International Airport over a 6-month period. The contract is subject to ACSA's standard insurance clauses for landside construction contracts valued up to R150 million, with the employer arranging principal-controlled insurance and the contractor required to maintain additional insurances.
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R 2 607 509
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Important Dates
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 16:00 (South African time).
Compulsory briefing session: 02 September 2026 at 10:00, Southern Office Block Building, ground floor, Cape Town International Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490.
Compulsory site inspection: 02 September 2026 at 10:00, after the briefing, at Cape Town International Airport. Bidders must bring ID, safety boots, and a reflector vest.
Clarification deadline: 09 September 2026 at 16:00. Queries to [email protected].
Contact Information
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)SCM contact: Bulelani Tebele, telephone 044-803-7700, email [email protected].
Technical enquiries: N/A.
Submission email: [email protected].
Bidders may not contact any ACSA employee other than those listed. Contact is only allowed after award approval or for pre-existing commercial relations not related to this tender.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)Submit by email only to [email protected]. Do not Cc or Bcc any ACSA employee. Break the submission into at least four attachments of 4 MB each. No other format is acceptable. Late bids are returned unopened. Bidders must put their return address on the outside of the email for return of late bids. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, and emailed tenders are not accepted. All bids must be on official forms provided (not retyped) and fully completed and signed. A fully completed and signed NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC3) form must be returned with the bid. Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution) must be submitted. Returnable forms include SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and the Foreign Supplier Questionnaire if applicable.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation has five stages:
Stage 1 – Responsiveness: bid must be on official forms, fully completed and signed.
Stage 2 – Mandatory Administration Criteria: fully completed and signed NEC3 ECSC3 form, attendance at compulsory briefing and site inspection, valid CIDB grading 1 GB or higher, tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number), CSD registration. Insurance and COIDA good standing are required only on award.
Stage 3 – Functionality (minimum threshold 66 out of 100 points):
Stage 4 – Price and Preference (80/20 system): 80 points for price (formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin)). 20 points for preference (specific goals): B-BBEE Status Level 1 = 5 points, Level 2 = 4.5, Level 3 = 4, Level 4 = 3, Level 5 = 2, Level 6 = 0.5, Level 7 = 0.1, Level 8 = 0.1; Black youth majority-owned = 5; Black women majority-owned = 5; company majority owned by people with disabilities = 5; non-compliant = 0. Proof must be provided (original/certified sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate). Joint ventures must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate.
Stage 5 – Objective Criteria: if no bidder meets the specific goals, the highest point scorer is awarded.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)Building refurbishment for a period of 6 months at Cape Town International Airport. The scope of work is described in Part C3 (Works Information / Scope of Work) of the tender document. Bidders must submit a minimum of four reference letters for similar building refurbishment projects completed in the last five years. A Certificate of Compliance (COC) for electrical installations is required.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)Pricing is fixed for the full contract duration; no contract price adjustments or foreign fluctuations apply. The pricing format is a schedule of rates/activity schedules (Part C2). The contract is subject to the 80/20 preference point system (for bids up to R50 million) or 90/10 (for bids above R50 million). Insurance and securities (bonds, guarantees) are required on award as per Part C1.3.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid document 74312.pdf (RFQ)Valid CIDB contractor grading 1 GB or higher.
Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax compliance: submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Joint ventures/consortia/subcontractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD.
B-BBEE: claim preference points using SBD 6.1 and provide original/certified sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate. Joint ventures need a consolidated certificate.
COIDA: valid letter of good standing required on award.
Insurance: proof required on award.
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC3) must be completed, signed, and returned with the bid.
Foreign suppliers must complete the Foreign Supplier Questionnaire.
No bid will be awarded to a person whose tax matters are not in order with SARS.
Contact Information
Source: Annexure A. 2024 2025 INSURANCE CLAUSES FOR LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LESS THAN R150 MILLION 2023 2024.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":null,"address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A. 2024 2025 INSURANCE CLAUSES FOR LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LESS THAN R150 MILLION 2023 2024.pdf (unknown)The contractor must comply with all terms and conditions of the employer-arranged insurance policies. The contractor must maintain the specified insurances (construction plant, employer's liability, motor vehicle liability, and buy-down cover for deductibles if required). The contractor must ensure subcontractors comply with similar insurance requirements. The contractor must produce insurance policies to the employer within 28 days of contract commencement. No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A. 2024 2025 INSURANCE CLAUSES FOR LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LESS THAN R150 MILLION 2023 2024.pdf (unknown)provision by the Contractor of any other insurances) the Employer shall effect
and maintain for the duration of the construction and maintenance
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A. 2024 2025 INSURANCE CLAUSES FOR LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LESS THAN R150 MILLION 2023 2024.pdf (unknown)No specific requirements found
Contractual Terms
Source: Annexure A. 2024 2025 INSURANCE CLAUSES FOR LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS LESS THAN R150 MILLION 2023 2024.pdfEmployer provides Contract Works, Public Liability (limit R100m), Removal of Lateral Support (limit R50m), Contract Works SASRIA (limit R500m aggregate), and Design & Construct Professional Indemnity (limit R25m aggregate) insurance in joint names of Employer, Contractor, and Sub-contractors. Contractor must comply with all policy terms, conditions, and deductibles (Contract Works R150k, increased to R250k for testing and commissioning; Public Liability R75k; Lateral Support R75k; SASRIA theft R25k; Professional Indemnity R5m for contracts under R50m, R10m for over R50m). Contractor must effect its own insurances: Construction Plant and Equipment, Employer's Liability (min R20m), Motor Vehicle Liability (min R5m), Buy-Down cover for deductibles if needed, excess Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Marine Cargo if applicable, and miscellaneous insurance. Contractor must produce policies within 28 days of contract commencement. Sub-contractors must maintain similar insurances. If Contractor fails to insure, Employer may insure and deduct premiums from monies due.
Description
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdfFull refurbishment of the Airport Management Centre (AMC) at Cape Town International Airport, including working area, boardroom, and kitchen. Works include flooring, painting, ceilings, electrical, audio, joinery, kitchen plumbing, and security door installation.
Important Dates
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 16:00 (from tender record).
Contract start date: upon signature.
Completion date: 6 months after start.
Defects date: 52 weeks after completion.
Defect correction period: 4 weeks.
Assessment day: 25th of each month.
Contact Information
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf (unknown)Employer: Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490.
Tel: 021 937 1200.
No specific SCM or technical contact provided.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf (unknown)Full refurbishment of the Airport Management Centre (AMC) at Cape Town International Airport, including working area, boardroom, and kitchen.
Works divided into sections:
All works must comply with OHS Act, SANS 10142-1, SANS 10400-XA, SANS 10107, SANS 10400-J.
Works must be phased to maintain 24/7 AMC operations; disruptive work after hours.
Dust containment, noise controls, and safety barriers required.
Contractor must submit phasing plan, method statement, health and safety file, and programme (Gantt chart).
All personnel require CTIA security clearance.
Environmental compliance with ACSA EMS 048: waste segregation, disposal records.
Weekly site meetings and kick-off meeting within 5 working days.
Quality Management
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdfTesting, commissioning, and snagging required for all installations.
Certificates of Compliance (COC) mandatory for electrical works.
Contractor must submit method statement by first site meeting.
ACSA AEMR may audit contractor activities.
Records of Defined Cost to be kept in electronic format and available within 2 working days.
Pricing Schedule
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdfPricing based on Price List (Bill of Quantities) with sections A-H.
Prices exclude VAT.
Offered total entered in Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Payment assessed monthly on the 25th; contractor submits tax invoice with detailed assessment.
Retention: 5% performance bond.
Delay damages: R1,500 per working day.
Financial Requirements
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Price List (Bill of Quantities) with sections A-H; prices exclude VAT.
Offered total entered in Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Payment: monthly assessment on the 25th day; contractor submits tax invoice with detailed assessment.
Retention: 5% performance bond.
Delay damages: R1,500 per working day.
No financial capacity thresholds specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdf (unknown)B-BBEE compliance required (level not specified); maintain throughout contract.
Valid tax clearance certificate required.
Health and safety file to be submitted prior to site work.
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Construction Regulations.
Environmental Work Instruction (EMS 048) compliance; sign Environmental Terms and Conditions to Commence Work.
No CIDB grade specified.
No specific returnable forms (SBD/MBD) mentioned; contract uses NEC3 ECSC3 Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Health & Safety
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdfCompliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Construction Regulations.
Submit health and safety file prior to site work.
All personnel must hold valid CTIA security clearance and access permits.
Provide minimum 24 hours' notice before work.
Implement dust containment, noise controls, and safety barriers.
Protect existing AMC infrastructure; damage repaired at contractor's cost.
Contractor acknowledges duties as employer under OHS Act.
Environmental
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdfComply with ACSA Environmental Work Instruction (EMS 048) and Environmental Terms and Conditions to Commence Work.
Separate waste into general and hazardous; dispose at permitted facility.
Maintain waste disposal records for audit.
Contractor activities may be audited by ACSA AEMR.
Environmental induction training may be required.
Contractual Terms
Source: CTIA Refurbishment of the AMC_NEC Short Contract 24.08.2026.pdfContract: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC3).
Duration: 6 months from start date.
Defects date: 52 weeks after completion; defect correction period 4 weeks.
Delay damages: R1,500 per working day.
Retention: 5% performance bond.
Insurance: provided by employer (see Annexure A).
Adjudication: panel of adjudicators; nominating body: Chairman of Johannesburg Advocate's Bar Council.
Arbitration: under Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) rules, held in Cape Town.
Additional Z clauses cover: no waiver of rights, extension of defects date, termination for business rescue, cession/delegation only with employer's consent, joint and several liability for joint ventures, ethics (anti-corruption), confidentiality, employer's step-in rights, liens waiver, intellectual property (licence to employer), dispute resolution procedure, notification of compensation events (4 weeks instead of 8), B-BBEE and tax clearance compliance, communication (employer consent for changes >5% or delay >30 days), OHS delegation.
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Southern Office Block Building ground floor Cape town International Airport - Cape town International Airport Matroosfontein - Cape town - 7490
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