Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
16 Oct 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
18 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170848
Procurement of goods or services for king shaka international airport, managed by airports company south africa, with bids submitted by email only. The contract will be awarded using the 80/20 preferential point system, and bidders must score a minimum of 50 points to be evaluated further. The most consequential consideration is the strict closing deadline of 16 october 2026 at 16:00, with late bids rejected, and the requirement for complete, responsive submissions on official forms.
Closing time: 16 October 2026 at 16:00 (South African time) — email bids to [email protected]; late bids will not be accepted.
Minimum threshold: Bidders must score at least 50 points to be evaluated further.
Preference points: 80/20 system applies (price and specific goals); proof required for claimed preference points.
Submission format: Bids must be on official tender documentation only, complete in all respects, with original plus one copy and electronic format (USB Flash Drive).
Joint ventures: Must identify lead partner; each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Eligibility: Bidders must not be under restrictions, insolvent, in receivership, or under business rescue.
Price validity: Rates and prices must remain fixed and binding for the full contract duration, including all duties, taxes (except VAT) and levies.
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Date & Time
Friday, 16 October 2026 - 16:00
Venue
King Shaka International Airport, Reception, Ground Floor. Multi Storey Office Block, Located Opposi
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
King Shaka International Airport - La Mercy - Durban - 4000
AI Document Analysis Stages
Important Dates
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site inspection: 30 September 2026 at 12:00
Venue: King Shaka International Airport, MSO Building, Reception, Ground Floor
Required PPE: safety boots, reflective vest or jacket; R180 permit cost per person plus parking costs.
Closing date for enquiries: 6 October 2026 at 16:00
Employer response to clarification requests: by 13 October 2026
Closing date and time: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
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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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NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf
Replacement and maintenance of self-service fuel bowsers at King Shaka International Airport over a 3-year period, under an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Main Option B, priced contract with bill of quantities). The contract covers design, supply, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of fuel dispensing equipment, including two fuel bowsers, submersible pumps, piping, instrumentation, electrical works, and associated documentation and compliance.
CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf
Replacement and maintenance of self-service fuel bowsers over a three-year period at King Shaka International Airport, issued by Airports Company South Africa. The contract covers new installation, refurbishment or replacement of fuel dispensers/bowsers and ongoing maintenance services, with a compulsory site inspection and strict functional and preference evaluation.
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Contact Information
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries: N/A
Submission email: [email protected]
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, King Shaka International Airport
Submission Guidelines
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email only, to [email protected]
Closing time: 16 October 2026 at 16:00 (South African time)
Bids must be submitted on the official tender documentation only; no retyping or alterations.
Returnable documents must be completed in full and signed; incomplete submissions may be regarded as non-responsive.
Returnable forms include:
Late bids will not be accepted; ACSA is not liable for late submissions.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and e-mailed tenders are not accepted (except the email submission address).
Bidders must not contact ACSA employees about this tender other than the listed enquiry contact.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Stage 1: Responsiveness test (compliance with tender conditions).
Stage 2: Mandatory administration criteria:
Stage 3: Functionality evaluation (minimum 50 points required to proceed):
Stage 4: Price and preference (80/20 system, for bids up to R50 million):
Stage 5: Objective criteria – N/A.
Award to highest total points, unless objective criteria justify otherwise.
Technical Specifications
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)Scope: replacement and maintenance of self-service fuel bowsers for 3 years at King Shaka International Airport.
Contract period: 3 years.
Key personnel required (with proof of qualifications and experience):
Company experience: minimum one relevant reference letter or completion certificate for new installation, refurbishment, or replacement of fuel dispensers/bowsers, or petrochemical depot/plant work, plus maintenance services experience.
All rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration; no price adjustments.
Alternative bids will not be considered.
Financial Requirements
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: fixed prices, no contract price adjustments; rates and prices remain fixed and binding for the full contract duration.
Prices must include all duties, taxes (except VAT) and levies; VAT shown separately.
Prices in Rand.
Bid security: not specified.
Bonds/guarantees: not specified.
Retention: not specified.
Payment terms: not specified.
Financial capacity: not specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CIDB BID DOCUMENT RFQ 30283.pdf (RFQ)CIDB contractor grading: 4 ME or higher (mandatory).
COIDA: valid letter of Good Standing or FEMA insurance (mandatory).
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each JV/consortium/subcontractor party must provide separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
B-BBEE: preference points claimed via sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE as applicable) or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate; JVs must provide consolidated certificate.
Foreign suppliers: complete the foreign supplier questionnaire if not a resident of South Africa.
Bidders must not be under restrictions, insolvent, in receivership, under business rescue, or bankrupt.
Proof of authority (company resolution) required for signatory.
Description
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdfPart 3: Scope of Work – Table of Contents indicates C3.1 Employer's Works Information (description of works, contract management, engineering and design, procurement, construction, plant and materials standards, list of drawings) and C3.2 Contractor's Works Information. The detailed content is not provided in the extracted text.
Important Dates
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 16 October 2026 (from tender record; time not stated in document).
Starting date: upon signature of contract by ACSA.
Access date: 4 weeks after award.
Completion date: 24 months from start date.
Defects date: 12 months after completion of the whole of the works.
Defects correction period: 2 weeks.
No briefing or site visit dates are stated.
Contact Information
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited
Address: King Shaka Drive, La Mercy
Telephone: 032 436 6000
Project Manager: Sikhumbuzo Cele
Address: King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Drive, La Mercy
Supervisor: Tlhoriso Tsoaeli
Address: King Shaka International Airport, King Shaka Drive, La Mercy
No email addresses or submission address are provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Submission method: not stated in the document. Closing time: not stated in the document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the document. The contract is a NEC3 ECC Main Option B (priced contract with bill of quantities). No scoring split or minimum qualifying score is stated. B-BBEE compliance is a contractual requirement (annual certificate), but no preference point system is specified.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)Scope: Replacement and maintenance of self-service fuel bowsers at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA).
Site: Designated self-service fuel bowser depot on the airside of KSIA, including fuel dispensing area, fuel storage tanks for petrol and diesel, dispensing equipment, pipework, control panels, canopies, and associated electrical and mechanical installations.
Key deliverables (from pricing schedules):
Labour activities:
Design and documentation:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdfKey people: Contractor must provide CVs of key people appended to the tender schedule, including name, job, responsibility, qualifications, and experience. No specific minimum experience or qualification levels are stated in the document.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdfPricing schedules as detailed in financialRequirements section. Ad hoc labour rates for Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Technician (Millwright/Fitter), and Technical Assistant are for information only and not included in the pricing schedules.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Priced contract with Bill of Quantities (NEC3 Main Option B).
Pricing schedules:
Ad hoc labour rates (for information, not included in pricing schedules):
Performance bond: 10% of contract value, unconditional on-demand bond from an accepted bank.
Retention: 5% of contract value.
Delay damages: 0.05% per day, maximum 10% of contract value.
Payment: assessed every 2 weeks; payment within 4 weeks of receipt of valid tax invoice.
Interest rate: prime lending rate of Nedbank.
Insurance: aviation liability insurance with indemnity limit not less than R300,000; proof to be submitted before work starts and annually.
COID: proof of good standing with Compensation Fund or licensed insurer required before work commences.
Public liability insurance as required by subcontract agreement.
Limitation of liability: neither party liable for consequential or indirect loss; Employer's liability for Contractor's indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdf (unknown)B-BBEE: Annual compliant B-BBEE certificate required; failure is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
Occupational Health and Safety: Must sign Section 37(2) agreement; comply with OHS Act and Construction Regulations; appoint competent persons; conduct baseline risk assessment; provide PPE; report incidents; no alcohol on site; permits required for certain work.
COID: Employees covered under COID Act; letter of good standing required before work starts.
Insurance: Aviation liability insurance (min R300,000), public liability insurance.
Performance bond: 10% of contract value.
Tax clearance: Not explicitly stated in document.
CSD registration: Not explicitly stated in document.
CIDB grading: Not stated.
Local content: Not stated.
Health & Safety
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdfPart C1.4: Occupational Health and Safety Agreement – as summarised above.
Environmental
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdfEnvironmental requirements are limited to the provision of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Safe Disposal Certificate as part of Pricing Schedule E (Documentation/Compliance). No other environmental or sustainability requirements are stated.
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC3-ECC _Replacement of Fuel Bowsers.pdfPart C1.3: Pro forma performance bond – irrevocable, unconditional, on-demand bond from a bank, payable on first written demand, governed by South African law.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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King Shaka International Airport - La Mercy - Durban - 4000
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
24 Sept 2026
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