Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Gauteng - 1634
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176944
The airports company of south africa is inviting tenders for the maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at the western precinct building, or tambo international airport, for a 36‑month period. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 4eb or 4ep or higher, achieve a minimum functionality score of 80 out of 100, and submit valid b‑bee certification or a sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points under the 80/20 system. The closing date is 30 november 2026 at 12:00 south african time, with a compulsory site briefing on 13 november 2026 at the acsa western precinct aviation park, and tenders are to be submitted by email to [email protected].
CIDB contractor grading of 4EB/4EP or higher required.
Compulsory site briefing on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 at ACSA Western Precinct Aviation Park, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park 1632; attendance is mandatory.
Minimum functionality score of 80/100 required to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
B‑BEE status level certification or sworn affidavit needed to claim preference points under the 80/20 system; joint ventures must submit a consolidated certificate.
Closing date and time: 30 November 2026 at 12:00 South African time; late bids will not be accepted; submissions by email to [email protected].
Mandatory returnable documents: SBD 1, Form of Offer and Acceptance, Contract document (Appendix 1), Pricing schedules (C2.2), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9, proof of authority to sign, SARS TCS PIN or CSD number, valid B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CIDB registration certificate, COID Letter of Good Standing, certified qualifications and CVs for key personnel, reference letters on client letterhead, proof of ownership/purchase invoices for technical tools.
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Date & Time
Monday, 30 November 2026 - 12:00
Venue
ACSA Western Precinct Aviation Park 1 Jones Road OR Tambo International Airport 1632
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Proposal
OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Gauteng - 1634
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)Compulsory briefing and site inspection: 13 November 2026 at 10:00
Venue: Ground Floor, ACSA Western Precinct Aviation Park, 1 Jones Road, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1632
Closing date for enquiries: 16 November 2026
Employer response to clarifications: by 23 November 2026
Closing date and time: 30 November 2026 at 12:00
Tender validity period: 12 weeks (84 days) from closing time
Addenda issued until 10 working days before closing.
05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
NEC3CO~1.PDF
The department requires maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at OR Tambo International Airport's Western Precinct for a three-year period under a NEC3 ECC3 priced contract.
RFQ743~1.PDF
Low and medium voltage infrastructure maintenance at the Western Precinct Building at OR Tambo International Airport, for a 36-month period, is being procured by Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited.
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Organization
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission email: [email protected]
Note: bidders may not contact any ACSA employee other than through the stated channels; all queries must go to ACSA Supply Chain Department.
Service delivery address:
Western Precinct Building
OR Tambo International Airport
Kempton Park
1632
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Closing time: 12:00 on 30 November 2026 (South African time)
Late bids will not be accepted; proof of posting is not proof of delivery.
Bids must be submitted on the issued documentation; retyped forms are not accepted.
Paper submission: one original plus one copy, plus an electronic copy on USB flash drive.
Packages must be marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY" and show the bid reference and bidder's return address.
Returnable documents:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)Evaluation stages:
Specific goals (80/20 points): B-BBEE Level 1 = 5; Level 2 = 4.5; Level 3 = 4; Level 4 = 3; Level 5 = 2; Level 6 = 0.5; Level 7 = 0.3; Level 8 = 0.1; black youth majority-owned = 5; black women majority-owned = 5; majority owned by people with disabilities = 5; non-compliant = 0.
Proof required: original or certified sworn affidavit, or B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency; joint ventures must submit a consolidated certificate.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)Scope: maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at the Western Precinct Building, OR Tambo International Airport.
Contract period: 36 months.
Services include installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repairs of electrical infrastructure.
Key resources required:
Technical tools required (minimum): Very Low Frequency cable tester, cable fault locator/thumper, thermal imaging camera.
The contractor must provide adequate machinery and tools to complete the scope.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)Pricing: fixed rates and prices for the full 36-month contract; no contract price adjustment, foreign fluctuation or escalation.
Prices must include all duties, taxes and levies except VAT; VAT shown separately.
Prices stated in Rand.
Tender validity: 12 weeks (84 days).
No bid security amount stated.
Insurance: as per Contract Data and Appendix 2; bidders advised to seek qualified advice.
Payment terms: not stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ743~1.PDF (TENDER)CSD registration: required; provide CSD number if no SARS TCS PIN.
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate required; joint ventures and subcontractors must each submit separate TCS/CSD.
CIDB grading: 4EB or 4EP or higher.
COID: valid Letter of Good Standing required.
B-BBEE: certificate from SANAS-accredited agency or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points; joint ventures must provide consolidated certificate.
Key personnel qualifications: certified copies of National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, N4, trade test and wireman's licence.
Company experience: reference letters on client letterhead for low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
Technical tools: proof of ownership, purchase invoices or calibration certificates.
Local content: not stated.
Professional registrations: not stated.
Description
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDFParties and contract
Scope
Contact Information
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDF (unknown)Project Manager
Address
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDF (unknown)Scope
Programming
Defects
Quality
Quality Management
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDFQuality management system
Defects
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDF (unknown)Pricing
Security and damages
Insurance
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDF (unknown)CIDB registration
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC3CO~1.PDFContract basis
Dispute resolution
Duration
Programming and access
Termination
Performance bond
Liability
Joint ventures
Ethics
Confidentiality
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 46 of 2000
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Address
OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Gauteng - 1634
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
07 Nov 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Range
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