Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Allister Miller Dr - Walmer - Gqeberha - 6070
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-178239
The airports company south africa requires a CIDB 2SO-or-higher graded contractor to supply and install water metering at chief dawid stuurman international airport in gqeberha. The contract covers the full scope of work in part c3, with fixed pricing for its duration. Bidders must pass a 50-point functionality threshold and submit by 4 december 2026 at 13:00, with a non-compulsory site inspection on 23 november 2026.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 2SO or higher.
Functionality threshold: A minimum of 50 out of 100 functionality points is required to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
Closing: Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the Administrator Office, Aeropark Office Complex, Block A, 1st Floor, Allister Miller Drive, Walmer, Gqeberha, by 04 December 2026 at 13:00; late bids are returned unopened.
Site inspection: Non-compulsory briefing and site inspection on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 at the Information desk, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport; bring ID or driver's licence, safety boots and reflector vest; permit fee applies.
Enquiries deadline: Clarification requests must reach the employer by 30 November 2026; contact Joseph Rulash at [email protected] or 011 409 3943.
Tax compliance: Provide a SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each JV, consortium or subcontractor party must submit its own.
Preference proof: Claim B-BBEE points (up to 20) with a SANAS-accredited certificate or sworn affidavit; JVs need a consolidated certificate; missing proof scores zero for that goal.
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Date & Time
Friday, 04 December 2026 - 13:00
Venue
Information desk, Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport
Categories
Request for Quotation
Allister Miller Dr - Walmer - Gqeberha - 6070
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)16 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Dec
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdf
Airports Company of South Africa requires a contractor for water metering installation and maintenance at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in the Eastern Cape. The contract is evaluated on company experience and key personnel qualifications, with a 50/100 minimum threshold for functionality.
NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf
Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of AMR (automatic meter reading) water meters at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, including removal of existing meters and investigation of the current metering system. The contract is a once-off service under the NEC3 Term Service Contract, priced via an activity schedule with provisional amounts and ad-hoc corrective maintenance rates.
RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf
Water metering services are required at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, under a contract issued by Airports Company South Africa. The successful bidder will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, or related works associated with water metering at the airport, with the contract awarded on a fixed-price basis.
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Closing date: 04 December 2026 at 13:00 (South African time).
Non-compulsory briefing and site inspection: 23 November 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the Information desk, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Site inspection directly after the briefing; bring ID or driver's licence, safety boots and reflector vest; permit fee applicable.
Closing date for enquiries: 30 November 2026.
Tender documents available from 16 November 2026.
Addenda will be issued until ten (10) working days before closing.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)Enquiries (bidding procedure):
Employer's Agent: Joseph Rulash
Submission address (Tender Box):
Administrator Office
Aeropark Office Complex, Block A, 1st Floor
Allister Miller Drive
Walmer, Eastern Cape
P O Box 5787, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6065
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)Submission method: physical deposit into the Tender Box.
Tender Box location: Administrator Office, Aeropark Office Complex, Block A, 1st Floor, Allister Miller Drive, Walmer, Eastern Cape, South Africa; P O Box 5787, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6065.
Closing time: 04 December 2026 at 13:00 (South African time).
Bids must be submitted on the official tender documentation only; re-typed forms are not accepted.
Submit during working hours (Monday to Friday); the Bid Register must be completed and signed by the person depositing the bid.
Returnable documents: complete and return the entire bid document and the contract document (Appendix 1) with all supporting information.
Packaging: seal the original and each copy as separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY"; each package must show the employer's address and identification details and the bidder's name and contact address.
Copies: original plus one (1) copy, plus an electronic copy on a USB flash drive.
Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened; ACSA is not liable for late delivery.
Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and e-mail tenders will not be accepted.
Bidders must not contact ACSA employees other than the listed contacts regarding this tender.
Returnable forms include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) – bidder details and signed offer; SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) – disclose any state employment or connection; SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) – claim B-BBEE points; SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) – certify no collusion; proof of authority (company resolution) for the signatory; tax compliance PIN or CSD number; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; completed pricing schedules and the contract document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages:
Stage 1: Responsiveness test – bid must conform to all terms, conditions and specifications without material deviation.
Stage 2: Mandatory administration criteria – fully completed and signed form of offer; CIDB contractor grading of 2SO or higher.
Stage 4: Functionality evaluation – minimum threshold of 50 out of 100 points must be achieved to proceed to price and preference evaluation. Functionality criteria are in the attached evaluation criteria document.
Stage 4 (Price and Preference): 80/20 preference point system applies (bids with rand value equal to or below R50 million). Maximum 80 points for price, calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Maximum 20 points for specific goals (preference).
Specific goals (points out of 20):
Proof must be provided for each claimed preference point; failure to submit proof results in zero points for that goal, but the bidder is not disqualified.
Stage 5: Objective criteria – award to highest scorer unless objective criteria justify another bidder.
Bidders must hold the tender offer valid for 12 weeks (84 days) after closing.
Prices must remain fixed for the full contract duration; no price adjustments for inflation or foreign fluctuations.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)Scope: water metering at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
Detailed scope of work is provided in Part C3 (Service Information / Scope of Work) of the tender document.
Site information is provided in Part C4.
Bidders must attend the non-compulsory site inspection to understand the airport and requirements.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)Pricing: complete the pricing/activity schedules (Part C2).
Prices must be in Rand and include all duties, taxes (excluding VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing; VAT must be shown separately.
Prices are fixed for the full contract duration; no price adjustments.
Bid security: not specified in the extracted text.
Performance guarantee: not specified in the extracted text.
Insurance: bidders must be aware that employer-provided insurance may not cover all risks; bidders should seek advice and submit required insurance policies if requested.
Contract price adjustment: not subject to CPI or foreign fluctuations; rates and prices remain fixed and binding.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_16684_WATER METERING AT CHIEF DAWID STUURMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (b).pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility: CIDB contractor grading of 2SO or higher.
Tax compliance: bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a CSD number; each party in a joint venture, consortium or subcontracting arrangement must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a CSD number if no TCS PIN is available.
B-BBEE: provide a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS accredited agency, or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs as applicable). Joint ventures must provide a consolidated B-BBEE certificate.
Foreign suppliers: complete the questionnaire on residency and tax liability; if not resident and no income in RSA, TCS PIN registration is not required.
Bidders must not be under any restriction preventing participation in ACSA procurement, and must not be insolvent, in receivership, under business rescue, or bankrupt.
Proof of authority: a company resolution authorising the signatory must be submitted.
Local production and content: not specified in the extracted text.
Description
Source: Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdfThe procurement is for water metering at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, involving plumbing and water meter installation and maintenance. The evaluation focuses on company and key personnel experience and qualifications.
Important Dates
Source: Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 4 December 2026 at 11:00 (from tender record). No other dates stated.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdf (unknown)Evaluation is based on a 100-point scoring system across four criteria, with a minimum score required for each:
Technical Specifications
Source: Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdf (unknown)Scope: Water metering at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The work involves plumbing and water meter installation and maintenance. No quantities, locations, or service levels are specified in the provided document.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdfKey personnel requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Evaluation criteria Final (1) Updated.pdf (unknown)No compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the provided document.
Important Dates
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 4 December 2026 at 11:00.
No other dates (briefings, site visits) are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)Service Manager (Site 2): Xolile Bekwa
Employer (ACSA) address:
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Allister Miller Drive
6067
Telephone: 041 509 8770
Insurance incident reporting contact:
Aon South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Construction & Engineering
Attention: Priscilla Hart
1 Sandton Drive
Sandhurst, Sandton
2196
Telephone: +27 (11) 944 7974
Email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)Returnable documents:
Submission method: not stated in the document.
Closing time: 11:00 on 4 December 2026 (from tender record).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is based on the 80/20 preference point system (80 points price, 20 points B-BBEE) as per the PPPFA.
The 80/20 maintenance principle is applied for evaluation purposes.
Bidders must complete and sign the Form of Offer and Acceptance and provide Contract Data including key personnel details.
Compliance with all contractual conditions (Z clauses) is required; failure may lead to disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply, deliver, install, test and commission AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) water meters at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
Meters must comply with SANS 1529 and SANS 1223 (volumetric/ultrasonic AMR).
Quantities and sizes:
Installation works include:
Testing and commissioning:
After-sales service:
Locations: Water meters to be installed at various buildings across the airport, including Road Lodge, BLUU, Europcar, Mugg & Bean, Primi, Shell Aviation, ATNS, Aaro Park, M&E ACSA, Helicopter Charter, Algoa Flying Club, Sheltam Aviation, Hertz, Aremax, WT Deanes, Bid Air Cargo, Trans Air, Airlink, TNT, SAA Technical, Menzies Aviation, Fire Station, Swissport, Woodford, Site Office, Store, Aptrac, Menzies Warehouse, Carvelle Street – Vital Signs, Auto Pedigree, and spares for future.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Priced contract with price list (Activity Schedule). Lump sum per activity; no other items measured.
Prices must be VAT exclusive and include all risks, liabilities, profit, allowances, etc.
Payment is made per activity only when complete.
Provisional amounts (Part 2) include permits, safety file, insurance cover premium, and mark-up on spares (percentage to be inserted).
Fee on direct cost (Part 3) as a percentage.
Ad-hoc corrective maintenance (Part 4) labour rates for Site Manager, Technician/plumber, and assistant.
Call-out fees (Part 5) include first hour on site and travelling; after-hours rate applies outside 07:00–17:00.
Payment terms:
Insurance requirements:
Contract value escalation: Based on CPI; 7% escalation used for illustrative purposes.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC-TSC - Water Metering .pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE: Compliant BEE Certificate required annually; failure is a material breach and may lead to contract cancellation.
Tax: Tax Clearance Certificate required annually.
OHS: Contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations (Section 37(2)).
No casual labour may be employed unless pre-arranged with ACSA.
Subcontracting requires written approval from ACSA.
All work must conform to OHS Act and SANS 10142-1.
Contractor must adhere to airport safety and security requirements, including permits and AVOP for airside driving.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Allister Miller Dr - Walmer - Gqeberha - 6070
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