Supply, delivery, commissioning and support of fibre termination nodes at nine atns sites

The project involves supplying, delivering, installing, testing and commissioning new fibre termination nodes at nine sites (FACT, FAGG, FAPE, FALE, FAEL, FABL, FAKM, FAUP, ATA). The nodes form a resilient, low-latency fibre ring network supporting monitoring, control, data exchange and real-time communications. The scope also includes training technical personnel, a maintenance and support agreement for the system's lifespan, and decommissioning/disposal of existing nodes.

Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 11:00

Responses must be submitted in English, following the format in the General Information and Instructions to Bidders document. Bidders must respond in full to each technical requirement, referencing supporting documents (chapter, section, page, paragraph). Responses that are unclear, inadequate, or missing will be marked 'Not Compliant'.

Returnable documents:

• Completed compliance declaration for each paragraph (C/PC/NC/Noted).
• Datasheets and technical specifications for all proposed equipment.
• Costing for all items in Volume 1C.
• Certificate of Compliance (COC) for electrical work at each site.

Disqualification risks:

• Non-compliance with mandatory requirements (marked 'M').
• Incomplete or unclear responses to any requirement.
• Failure to provide required datasheets or supporting documentation.

Bidders must declare compliance for each requirement as:

• C: fully compliant = 2 points
• PC: partly compliant = 1 point
• NC: not compliant = 0 points

Mandatory requirements (marked 'M') must be met; non-compliance leads to disqualification. Desirable requirements (marked 'D') are scored. Responses must be complete and address each requirement; inadequate responses are treated as 'Not Compliant'.

Scope: Supply, deliver, install, test and commission fibre termination nodes at FACT, FAGG, FAPE, FALE, FAEL, FABL, FAKM, FAUP and ATA. Includes training of technical personnel, maintenance and support agreement for system lifespan, and decommissioning/disposal of existing nodes.

Node quantities per site:

• FACT: 14 nodes
• FAGG: 6 nodes
• FAPE: 6 nodes
• FALE: 12 nodes
• FAEL: 4 nodes
• FABL: 5 nodes
• FAKM: 4 nodes
• FAUP: 4 nodes
• ATA: 3 nodes

General requirements:

• Nodes must connect to existing single-mode fibre optic cables.
• Operating environment: -10°C to +40°C, 10% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing), temperature variation 0°C to 20°C in 24 hours.
• Power: 230V ±10%, 50Hz ±5% AC mains; dual power feed; surge protection per SANS; connection to building earth bar; circuit breakers for each installation.
• Minimum lifespan: 15 years; list all interventions (maintenance, software updates) to achieve this.
• Provide all necessary auxiliaries for commissioning; include costing in Volume 1C.
• Energy efficiency and low power consumption; modular expansion to reduce e-waste; perforated equipment racks (no fans).

Fibre termination node specifications:

• Managed industrial switching nodes.
• Optical SFP uplink ports for single-mode fibre; support at least 4km between adjacent nodes.
• At least two SFP uplink ports per node, supporting 4 cores for clockwise/anticlockwise ring.
• Sufficient Ethernet access ports for local systems (VOR, DME, RADAR, VHF radios); PoE support.
• Interface with serial (RS232) equipment via serial-to-Ethernet converter if not native.
• Interface with 4-wire E&M VHF radios via VoIP gateway if not native.
• Support single and dual ring topologies; minimum 1 Gbps throughput.
• Switching: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, minimum 256 active VLANs, VLAN integrity end-to-end, one-way point-to-point transmission ≤1ms over 1km, PTP support, scalable ports, continuous signal integrity.
• Ring topology: support clockwise and anticlockwise traffic; RPL owner is node in equipment room.
• Ring protection: ITU-T G.8032 v2 ERPS, restore within 50ms on single span failure, automatic reconfiguration on fibre breach, IEEE 802.3ah OAM, wait-to-restore.
• Monitoring: monitoring computer per station, SNMP v3, SSH v2, HTTPS management, SPAN/RSPAN, display station layout and traffic flow, alarm detection of affected fibre span, indicate nodes and services.
• Security: physically isolated from public networks/internet, management access via SSH v2 or HTTPS only, IEEE 802.1X, change default passwords before commissioning.

Legacy interfaces:

• Serial-to-Ethernet converter: standalone device, configurable baud rate/data bits/parity/stop bits, 19-inch rack mount.
• VoIP gateway: standalone, converts 4-wire E&M to TCP/IP, ED-137B compliant, 19-inch rack mount.

No specific compliance requirements stated in this volume (Volume 2 – Technical Specifications). Refer to Volume 1 for general instructions and compliance obligations.

Electrical work must comply with South African National Standards (SANS). Surge protection devices must be provided per SANS. A Certificate of Compliance (COC) for all electrical work is required after commissioning at each site.

The information in this document is confidential to ATNS and may only be used for preparing a response. It must not be disclosed to third parties without ATNS's written consent.

Bidders must declare compliance for each requirement as C (fully compliant, 2 points), PC (partly compliant, 1 point), or NC (not compliant, 0 points). Mandatory requirements must be met or the bid is disqualified. Responses must be complete and address each requirement; inadequate responses are treated as 'Not Compliant'.

The project involves the supply, delivery, commissioning, and support of Fibre Termination Nodes at nine sites: FACT, FAGG, FAPE, FALE, FAEL, FABL, FAKM, FAUP, and the ATA. This volume (1B) contains the conditions and form of contract (Service Level Agreement).

No specific contact details are provided in this volume.

Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at ATNS.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA system.
• SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content): declares local content percentages.
• SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices): discloses any prior SCM irregularities.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the price was set independently, with no collusion.
• Authority to Sign / Board Resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder.
• Statement of Compliance (Compliance Matrix): confirms compliance with all technical and contractual requirements.

Submission method: as specified in the tender documents (not detailed in this volume).

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted.
• Fraud, misrepresentation or non-disclosure in the tender documents — entitles ATNS to cancel the contract and claim damages.
• Bids received after the closing time.

Evaluation will follow the PPPFA preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) as applicable.

Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements to be considered.

Preference points are claimed via SBD 6.1.

B-BBEE status level will be used to score preference points.

No minimum qualifying score is stated in this volume.

Scope: Supply, delivery, commissioning, and support of Fibre Termination Nodes at:

• FACT (Cape Town International Airport)
• FAGG (George Airport)
• FAPE (Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport)
• FALE (King Shaka International Airport)
• FAEL (King Phalo Airport)
• FABL (Bram Fischer International Airport)
• FAKM (Kimberley Airport)
• FAUP (Upington International Airport)
• ATA (ATNS Aviation Training Academy)

Fibre Termination Nodes are managed industrial switching devices for traffic switching, multiplexing, and distribution, forming a resilient, deterministic, low-latency fibre ring network.

Project includes:

• Decommissioning and disposal of existing fibre termination nodes.
• Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of new nodes.
• Training of ATNS technical personnel to operate and maintain the nodes.
• Maintenance and support for the system's lifespan.
• Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a mid-life upgrade.

Contract period: 18 years total — 3 years acquisition phase (2 years acquisition + 1 year PBU) and 15 years maintenance and support phase.

System lifecycle: 15 years from acceptance.

Acceptance testing: FAT, SAT, Substantial Completion, and Final Acceptance required.

Acceptance testing and inspection requirements:

• Supplies and Services subject to FAT, Physical Inspection, SAT, Substantial Completion, and Final Acceptance.
• Testing conducted per FATP, SATP, and Final Acceptance Procedures under a Test and Evaluation Master Plan.
• Contractor must perform rehearsal acceptance before notifying Engineer.
• FAT at contractor's facility, SAT at installation site, both in presence of Engineer.
• Interim Acceptance Certificates for minor defects, rectification within 5 days.
• Final Acceptance towards end of PBU.
• Contractor must submit FATP and SATP 30 days prior to testing for approval.
• No delivery to site until Interim Acceptance Certificate issued for FAT.

Pricing: Fixed price or price subject to adjustment as per contract; price schedule (Schedule A) indicates total contract price.

Milestone payments: Based on measurable achievements, paid 30 days after presentation of a correct invoice.

Performance Guarantee: A bank guarantee for full and due performance of the contract is required.

Liquidated and ascertained damages: Applicable for delays (details in contract).

Insurance: Contractor must maintain appropriate insurance (details in contract).

Rates of exchange: Variations may apply if foreign currency is involved.

B-BBEE: Bidders must comply with the B-BBEE Act and Codes of Good Practice. B-BBEE status level is used for preference points (SBD 6.1).

Local content: Declaration required via SBD 6.2; local content is that portion of the price not imported.

Legal compliance: Contractor must comply with all applicable South African legislation, including customs, taxes, and anti-dumping duties.

Data sovereignty: Assurances and safeguards required for data handling.

Anti-bribery and anti-corruption: Contractor must comply with anti-bribery and anti-corruption provisions.

No CIDB grading or CSD registration is stated in this volume.

Safety: Contractor must comply with all safety regulations, including those at operational airports. Work in airport security areas requires adherence to security and safety protocols. Additional requirements for construction activities, barricades, lights, markings, dust and pollution control are specified.

Contract form: Service Level Agreement.

Contract period: 18 years — 3 years acquisition phase (2 years acquisition + 1 year PBU) and 15 years maintenance and support phase.

Guarantee period: Minimum 12 months from acceptance of each part.

Period of Beneficial Use (PBU): At least 12 months from site acceptance to final acceptance.

Acceptance testing: FAT, SAT, Substantial Completion, and Final Acceptance required. Contractor must give 14 days' notice before testing. Rehearsal acceptance required before notifying Engineer.

Interim Acceptance Certificate: May be issued for minor defects; rectification within 5 days.

Milestone payments: Paid 30 days after correct invoice, following acceptance.

Performance Guarantee: Bank guarantee for full and due performance.

Liquidated damages: Applicable for delays.

Force majeure: Defined and may excuse performance.

Termination: ATNS may terminate for default or other reasons as per contract.

Variations: Must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Anti-bribery and anti-corruption: Contractor must comply.

Data sovereignty: Assurances and safeguards required.

Intellectual property: Rights and licensing terms apply.

Confidentiality: Contractor must keep information confidential.

Cession: Contractor may not cede the contract without consent.

Sub-contracting: Subject to ATNS approval.

Insurance: Contractor must maintain appropriate cover.

Indemnity: Contractor indemnifies ATNS against certain claims.

Legal compliance: Contractor must comply with all laws.

Disputes: Resolution mechanism as per contract.

Notices: Must be in writing.

Amendments: Must be in writing and signed.

Accident liability: Contractor indemnifies ATNS for accidents to its employees.

Company property: Must be safeguarded.

Customs clearance: Contractor responsible for import duties and clearance.

Export license: Contractor must obtain necessary licenses.

Extension of time: Possible under certain conditions.

Incorrect information: If provided, may lead to termination.

Incapacity, death, sequestration, liquidation, business rescue: May affect contract.

Inspection, tests, analyses: ATNS may inspect and test.

Liability: Contractor liable for breaches.

ILSP: Integrated Logistic Support Plan required for 15-year lifecycle.

Failure to comply: May result in penalties or termination.

Options: ATNS may have options for additional quantities.

Operational airports: Work at operational airports with security restrictions.

Airport management and ATC: Coordination required.

Radio communication: Must comply with airport procedures.

Airport security: Must comply with security regulations.

Movement on airport: Must follow rules.

Construction activities: Additional requirements apply.

Identification numbers: Must be displayed.

Crossing points: Must be used.

Barricades, lights, markings: Required.

Dust and pollution: Must be controlled.

Orders: Must be followed.

Equipment: Must meet specifications.

Services: Must be provided as per contract.

Customs duties and surcharges: Contractor responsible.

Spares: Must be provided as per ILSP.

Documentation: Must be supplied as per CDRL.

Training: Must be provided for operating and maintenance staff.

Test equipment: Must be provided.

Acceptance test: As per procedures.

Price adjustment: Allowed if prices not fixed.

Statutory cost adjustments: May apply.

Price lists: Must be provided.

Total contract price: As per price schedule.

Method of payment: Milestone payments.

Rates of exchange: Variations may apply.

Programme: Must be submitted.

Packing: Must be adequate.

Participation in installation: Contractor must participate.

Procurement outside contract: Not allowed without consent.

Precedence: Order of precedence defined.

Performance: Must meet performance requirements.

Conduct of contract: Must act in good faith.

Quantities: May vary.

Quality: Must meet specifications.

Care of works: Contractor responsible.

Risk: Passes to ATNS upon acceptance.

Business continuity and disaster recovery: Plans required.

Relaxation: Not a waiver.

Services available: As per contract.

Site: Access and conditions.

Clearance of site on completion: Required.

Substitution for local products: Not allowed without consent.

Superintendence: Contractor must supervise.

Sub-contractors: Subject to approval.

Statements of supplies and services: Must be submitted.

Security: Must comply.

Safety: Must comply with OHS.

Taxes, levies, duties: Contractor responsible.

Anti-dumping duties: Must be paid.

Transport: Contractor responsible.

Termination: As per contract.

Default: Remedies available.

Miscellaneous matters: As per contract.

Variations: Must be in writing.

Anti-bribery and anti-corruption: Must comply.

No additional evaluation criteria are detailed in this volume beyond the standard PPPFA preference point system and mandatory compliance requirements.

The project involves the supply, delivery, commissioning, and support of fibre termination nodes at multiple sites (FACT, FAGG, FAPE, FALE, FAEL, FABL, FAKM, FAUP, and ATA). The pricing schedule covers equipment, installation, project management, integrated logistic support, a 10-year maintenance contract, mid-life upgrade, and optional items.

Returnable documents: the completed pricing schedule Excel workbook (Volume 1C) with all sheets filled in, including the G1 Summary, G2.1 PMP, G2.2 ILS, G3.1 to G3.9 per site, G4 Miscellaneous, G5.1 Support Contract (Base), G5.2 Support Contract (Inflated), G5.3 Mid-Life Upgrade, and G6 Options. VAT must be clearly indicated on the G1 Summary sheet. The bidder is responsible for verifying quantities, pricing, calculations, and totals in the submitted pricing schedule.

Bidders must complete the pricing schedule in the provided Excel workbook. The document does not specify additional eligibility criteria such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content percentages. Bidders must be able to provide items at no cost if priced at zero with a quantity greater than zero.

Supply, delivery, commissioning, and support of fibre termination nodes at the following sites: FACT, FAGG, FAPE, FALE, FAEL, FABL, FAKM, FAUP, and ATA. Equipment per site includes fibre termination nodes of various port counts (e.g., 2, 6, 8, 12, 16, 22, 24, 32 ports), serial interface converters (RS232), 4-wire E&M gateways, 3kVA UPS, fibre patch cables, power cables, computers and monitors, 19-inch equipment racks, and software licences. Installation and integration services are required at each site. A 10-year maintenance contract is required, with base and inflated cost schedules. Mid-life upgrade costs must be provided. Optional items are listed separately.

Pricing must be submitted in the provided Excel workbook, with separate columns for foreign and local items. A rate of exchange (ROE) of 1R = 0.1 is indicated. VAT (15%) must be shown on the G1 Summary sheet. Items with a quantity greater than zero and a cost of zero will be supplied at no cost to ATNS.

No specific requirements found

This document defines the minimum logistic support requirements for the supply, installation, commissioning, and operational acceptance of Fibre Termination Nodes at multiple ATNS sites. It describes the Logistic Support (LS) system required for total support during implementation and post-implementation until end of economic life. The maintenance model must integrate with existing ATNS processes and align with the ATNS maintenance and support concept.

No contact details are provided in this document.

Submission method: as per the General Information and Instructions to Bidders document, in English.

Returnable documents (Phase 1A – Development):

• LSIP (Logistics Support Implementation Plan) – Draft
• LSP (Logistics Support Plan) – Draft
• RAMP (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Plan) – Draft
• Training Plan – Draft
• Spares Plan – Draft
• Test Equipment Plan – Draft
• Documentation Plan – Draft
• PHS&T Plan – Draft
• CMP (Configuration Management Plan) – Draft
• Support Contract – Draft

All responses must be in the format provided, with references (chapter, section, page, paragraph) to supporting documents. Responses that are unclear, inadequate, or missing will be marked 'Not Compliant'.

Compliance declaration: For each paragraph, declare C (fully compliant, 2 points), PC (partly compliant, 1 point), NC (not compliant, 0 points), or Noted (for information-only paragraphs). For PC or NC, provide a statement of variation and supporting information.

Mandatory requirements (marked 'M') must be fully compliant; non-compliance disqualifies the bid.

Bidders must provide a compliance statement confirming all obligations will be met if appointed.

Evaluation is based on compliance declarations for each requirement. Mandatory (M) requirements must be met or the bid is disqualified. Desirable (D) requirements are scored: C=2, PC=1, NC=0. Information (I) and Optional (O) requirements are not scored but must be responded to.

No minimum qualifying score is stated. No preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is mentioned in this volume.

Implementation phases:

• Phase 1A: Submit draft plans (LSIP, LSP, RAMP, Training, Spares, Test Equipment, Documentation, PHS&T, CMP, Support Contract).
• Phase 1B: Review and issue plans before contract award.
• Phase 2: Provide training, documentation, spares, as-built documents, test equipment.
• Phase 3 (PBU): Validate RAM, spares, PHS&T, documentation, CMP; update LSP; evaluate training effectiveness.
• Phase 4: Utilise system until end of economic life.

Support concept: Three-tiered (Operator, Intermediate, Depot) support model.

PBU: Starts from SAT of first site, ends one year after SAT of last site. During PBU, warranty and verification of Phase 1 and 2 deliverables run concurrently. ATNS technical personnel maintain the system, but the Contractor remains responsible until end of PBU.

Pricing for the Maintenance and Support Contract must be provided only in Volume 1C. Other support contract aspects (excluding pricing) in Volume 4.

Quarterly invoicing in arrears.

Submit a schedule of all labour and service rates for local and overseas resources, for normal working hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Pricing: Detailed prices for the Maintenance and Support Contract must be provided only in Volume 1C. Other support contract aspects (excluding pricing) in Volume 4.

Invoicing: Quarterly invoicing in arrears for maintenance and support.

Service and labour rates: Submit a schedule of all labour and service rates for local and overseas resources, for normal working hours, weekends, and public holidays.

No bid security, performance bond, or guarantee percentages are stated in this document.

No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in this document. Bidders must comply with all mandatory (M) requirements in the specification.

No specific health and safety requirements are stated in this document.

Confidentiality: Information provided in the tender document is confidential and must only be used for preparing a response.

Support Contract: A 15-year Maintenance and Support Contract proposal is required, signed concurrently with the system acquisition contract, commencing at the end of PBU.

System Performance Guarantee: The Support Contract must guarantee the system performance requirements (Section 5.1) for the complete system lifespan.

Software & Hardware Support: The Support Contract must cover the complete turnkey system, including third-party hardware and software corrections.

System to maintain current status: The Contractor must ensure the system is always equipped with the latest software and firmware versions throughout its 15-year lifespan.

PBU extension: If performance requirements are not met, PBU will be extended by 12 months.

Deficiency correction: Any deficiencies in Phase 1 and 2 deliverables during PBU are corrected at the Contractor's cost.

Warranty: Covers repairs, modifications, replacements of hardware, software, firmware, and correction of system errors not detected during FAT and SAT.

Evaluation is based on compliance declarations. Mandatory (M) requirements must be met or the bid is disqualified. Desirable (D) requirements are scored: C=2, PC=1, NC=0. No minimum qualifying score is stated.