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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Gauteng - 1634
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
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Airports company south africa is procuring a three-year term service contract for the maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at the western precinct of or tambo international airport, covering both landside and airside areas. The contract is a nec3 term service contract (main option a – priced contract with activity schedule) and requires bidders to provide key personnel including an electrical test technician, electrical technician, technical assistant, and health & safety officer. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory annual submission of a compliant BEE certificate, as failure to do so constitutes a material breach that may lead to contract cancellation.
Contract period: 36 months from the starting date, which is the date of signing by ACSA.
Scope: Maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at OR Tambo International Airport – Western Precinct, covering landside and airside areas.
Key personnel: Bidders must provide CVs for an Electrical Test Technician, Electrical Technician, Technical Assistant, and Health & Safety Officer, appended to the tender schedule.
BEE compliance: The contractor must present a compliant BEE certificate annually; failure is a material breach and may result in contract cancellation.
Health and safety: The contractor must complete the S37(2) appointment under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and comply with the Construction Regulations, including appointing a full-time dedicated Health and Safety resource when 5 or more people are working.
Insurance and guarantees: The contractor must provide insurance as specified in the Contract Data, with minimum limits as prescribed by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, and a parent company guarantee (Option X4).
Payment terms: Assessments occur on the 15th day of each month, with payment within 30 days; interest at Nedbank's prime lending rate; price adjustment fixed for the first 12 months after signature.
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Date & Time
Monday, 07 September 2026 - 12:00
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OR Tambo International Airport - Kempton Park - Gauteng - 1634
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf
This tender from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is for the maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at the Western Precinct Building at OR Tambo International Airport, for a period of 36 months. The contract will be awarded based on a 80/20 preferential procurement system, with functionality evaluation as a key stage. Bidders must be CIDB graded 4EB/4EP or higher and must submit their bids by 07 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.
NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf
This tender from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is for a 36-month NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) to maintain low and medium voltage (LV/MV) electrical infrastructure at OR Tambo International Airport's Western Precinct. The contract uses Main Option A (priced contract with activity schedule) and includes secondary options such as parent company guarantee, low service damages, limitation of liability, and task orders. The scope covers maintenance of LV/MV infrastructure, with a service period of 3 years, and requires compliance with South African law, OHS Act, and NEC3 TSC conditions.
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Description
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contract is for the maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at O.R. Tambo International Airport – Western Precinct for a period of three years. The contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) between Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited and the contractor.
Contact Information
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf (RFQ)Service Manager: Kelebogile Meje, Airports Company South Africa, Western Precinct, Aviation Park, O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, 1632. Telephone: 011 723 1400.
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf (RFQ)Returnable documents include the Form of Offer and Acceptance (Part C1.1) with the offered total price in figures and words, the Schedule of Deviations (if any), and the completed Contract Data Part C1.2b. The offer must be signed by a duly authorised representative. The tenderer must submit all required securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other documentation within two weeks of receiving the completed agreement. Failure to do so constitutes repudiation. The tenderer must notify the Employer in writing within five working days if unable to accept the agreement, otherwise it becomes binding.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf (RFQ)The contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract with Main Option A (Priced contract with Activity Schedule). Dispute resolution follows Option W1. Secondary options include X4 (Parent Company guarantee), X17 (Low service damages), X18 (Limitation of liability), and X19 (Task order). The tenderer must provide key personnel with CVs appended to the tender schedule, including an Electrical Test Technician, Electrical Technician, Technical Assistant, and Health & Safety Officer. No explicit scoring thresholds or preference point system are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf (RFQ)The service is the maintenance of low and medium voltage infrastructure at O.R. Tambo International Airport – Western Precinct for a period of three years. The scope of works is detailed in Part C3. The site includes landside and airside areas. The contractor must provide key personnel including an Electrical Test Technician, Electrical Technician, Technical Assistant, and Health & Safety Officer, with CVs appended to the tender schedule. The contractor must comply with the NEC3 Term Service Contract, April 2013, and all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contractor must provide key personnel with CVs appended to the tender schedule. Required roles include Electrical Test Technician, Electrical Technician, Technical Assistant, and Health & Safety Officer. Each role requires specified qualifications and experience, to be detailed in the CVs.
Quality Management
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contractor must comply with the quality plan and procedures set out in the Service Information. Disallowed costs include costs incurred due to failure to follow acceptance or procurement procedures, comply with the quality plan, or give early warning. The contractor must correct defects at its own cost. The service must be fit for its intended purpose.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contract is a priced contract with an activity schedule. The offered total of prices must be stated inclusive of VAT. The pricing data is provided in Part C2. Price adjustment is fixed for the first 12 months after signature, after which the contractor may apply for adjustment. Payment assessments occur on the 15th day of each month, with payment within 30 days. The contractor must provide insurance as specified in the Contract Data.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf (RFQ)The contract is a priced contract with an activity schedule. The offered total of prices must be stated inclusive of VAT. Payment assessments occur on the 15th day of each month, with payment within 30 days. Interest is at the prime lending rate of Nedbank. Price adjustment is fixed for the first 12 months after signature, after which the contractor may apply for adjustment. The contractor must provide insurance as specified in the Contract Data, with minimum limits as prescribed by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. The direct fee percentage is 5%.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdf (RFQ)The contractor must present a compliant BEE certificate annually; failure is a material breach. The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, and complete the S37(2) appointment. The contractor must provide a parent company guarantee (Option X4). The contractor must not cede, delegate, or assign rights without written consent. The contractor must comply with all laws regarding bribery and corruption, including the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Health & Safety
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations. The contractor must complete the S37(2) appointment. The contractor must provide adequate PPE to employees and ensure they wear it. The contractor must conduct baseline risk assessments and review risk registers. The contractor must submit an emergency response procedure. The contractor must appoint a full-time dedicated Health and Safety resource if 5 or more people are working. The contractor must ensure all plant and equipment is sound and fit for purpose. The contractor must obtain permits to work before commencing work. The contractor must comply with substance abuse testing and intoxication limits. The contractor must ensure road vehicles are roadworthy and drivers have valid licenses. The contractor must comply with the Hazardous Substances Act when transporting hazardous substances. Non-compliance may result in penalties or suspension of the contract.
Environmental
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contractor must maintain the work site to a reasonably practicable level of hygiene and cleanliness. No loose materials shall be left lying about unnecessarily, and the work site shall be cleared of waste material regularly and on completion of the work.
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC Maintenance of LV and MV Infrustructure at OR Tambo International Airport - Western Precinct.pdfThe contract is a NEC3 Term Service Contract with Main Option A (Priced contract with Activity Schedule). Dispute resolution follows Option W1. Secondary options include X4 (Parent Company guarantee), X17 (Low service damages), X18 (Limitation of liability), and X19 (Task order). The contract includes additional Z clauses covering cession, joint and several liabilities, ethics, confidentiality, step-in rights, liens, intellectual property, dispute resolution, communication, delegation, and health, safety, and environment. The employer may terminate the contract if the contractor fails to comply with the Service Level Agreement. The contractor's liability for indirect or consequential loss is limited to nil, and the employer's liability to the contractor for indirect or consequential loss is limited to R0.00. The contractor must provide a parent company guarantee. The defects date is three months after each job card handover, with a defects correction period of two weeks. The contractor must submit forecasts of the final total prices every two weeks.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 07 September 2026 at 12:00 (South African Time).
Closing date for enquiries: 25 August 2026.
Tender documents available from 06 August 2026.
Addenda will be issued until 10 working days before closing.
No clarification meeting is scheduled (N/A).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries: Theo Nkomo, telephone 011 723 1400, email [email protected] (note the email in the document is misspelled as aiports.co.za).
Submission email: [email protected].
All communication during the tender period must be directed to ACSA's Supply Chain Department, not the Principal Agent. Bidders may not contact any ACSA employee on this tender other than those listed.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by the closing time. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official tender documentation only, not re-typed. Submit one original and one copy, each sealed in separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY", with the bidder's name, contact details, tender reference number and description on the outside. Include an electronic copy on a USB flash drive. Complete the Bid Register when submitting. The bid document and the contract document (Appendix 1) must be completed and returned in their entirety. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and e-mailed tenders are not accepted. Bids must remain valid for 12 weeks (84 days) after closing. Returnable forms include SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), the Form of Offer and Acceptance, and the completed contract document. Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution) must be submitted. Bids that are incomplete, unsigned, or not in the required form may be regarded as non-responsive and rejected.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in stages. Stage 1: Responsiveness test. Stage 2: Mandatory criteria — bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 4EB or 4EP or higher, provide a valid Letter of Good Standing (COID), and submit a fully completed and signed Form of Offer. Stage 4: Functionality evaluation — bidders must score a minimum of 80 out of 100 points to proceed. Functionality is scored as follows: Qualifications and Experience of Key Resources (40 points): Electrical Test Technician (Site Supervisor) must have a National Diploma (not National N Diploma) or higher in Electrical Engineering (10 points, 0 if no certified qualifications) and 3 or more years' experience in electrical infrastructure projects (10 points, 0 if less than 3 years). Installation Electrician must have an N4, trade test and wireman's license (10 points, 0 if no certified qualifications) and 5 or more years' experience (10 points, 0 if less than 5 years). Company Experience (30 points): reference letters on client letterhead for low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure work — zero letters = 0, one = 10, two = 20, three = 30. Technical Tools (30 points): proof of ownership or purchase invoices/calibration certificates for a Very Low Frequency (VLF) Cable Tester (10), Cable Fault Locator/Thumper (10), and Thermal Imaging Camera (10). Stage 4 (final): Price and Preference — 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Preference points are awarded for B-BBEE status level and specific goals (black youth, black women, people with disabilities majority-owned). Proof must be submitted to claim preference points; failure to submit proof scores zero for that goal but does not disqualify. Stage 5: Objective criteria evaluation — award to highest scorer unless objective criteria justify otherwise.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)The scope is the low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure at the Western Precinct Building at OR Tambo International Airport, for a period of 36 months. The work includes installations, testing, commissioning, maintenance and repairs of low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure. Bidders must provide adequate machinery and tools, including a Very Low Frequency (VLF) Cable Tester, Cable Fault Locator/Thumper, and Thermal Imaging Camera. The successful bidder will be required to complete safety and environmental documentation (Appendix 3).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Prices must be fixed and not subject to adjustment for the full duration of the contract. Rates and prices must be stated in Rand. VAT must be shown separately. Prices must include all duties, taxes (except VAT) and levies applicable 14 days before closing. The contract is not subject to price adjustments or foreign fluctuations. Bidders may be required to submit securities, bonds, guarantees, policies and certificates of insurance before contract formation. The employer will not compensate bidders for costs of preparing or submitting a tender.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 74168 Western Precinct Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: CIDB contractor grading of 4EB or 4EP or higher.
Mandatory: Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID).
Tax compliance: submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no PIN, provide a CSD number. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS PIN/certificate/CSD number.
B-BBEE: claim preference points by submitting a valid sworn affidavit or a B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS accredited rating agency. Joint ventures must provide a consolidated B-BBEE certificate. Points are awarded per the 80/20 system: 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. Additional points for black youth majority-owned (5), black women majority-owned (5), and company majority owned by people with disabilities (5). Non-compliant contributor = 0.
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed as the offer cover page.
Form of Offer and Acceptance: fully completed and signed.
Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution) must be submitted.
Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire on residency and tax liability.
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