Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7525
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162285
Summary
Airports company south africa (acsa) is seeking a qualified contractor for a five-year contract to maintain, repair, and perform minor refurbishment of passenger boarding bridges and the aircraft docking system at cape town international airport. The tender is open to bidders with a CIDB grading of 5me or higher, and requires proven experience, key personnel with specific qualifications, and compliance with mandatory administrative criteria. The evaluation will consider functionality (minimum 80/100 points), price, and preference points.
Key Requirements
Mandatory: CIDB contractor grading of 5ME or higher.
Attend the compulsory online briefing on 21 July 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Submit a completed and signed Form of Offer (C1.1), a COIDA Letter of Good Standing, and an OEM letter confirming technical support and spares supply.
Provide reference letters (at least 2) from clients for similar maintenance work; purchase orders and award letters are not accepted.
Key personnel must meet experience and qualification criteria, including trade tests and OHS certificates; attach CVs and qualifications.
Bids must be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 12:00 PM, with one original and one copy, sealed and marked appropriately.
Prices must be fixed for the 5-year contract duration, with no adjustments for inflation or foreign exchange.
5 year maintenance and repairs and minor refurbishment (once off) of passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking system at cape town international airport
Briefing SessionCompulsory
Date & Time
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
Online
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Important Dates
14 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
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14 Aug
2026
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Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
This is a 5-year term service contract for maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment of passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking systems at Cape Town International Airport. The contract uses the NEC3 Term Service Contract framework with specific amendments and additional conditions.
5-year maintenance, repair, and minor refurbishment contract for passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking systems at Cape Town International Airport. The tender includes a once-off minor refurbishment component and ongoing maintenance for five years.
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Submit bids during working hours Monday to Friday at the tender box located at Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block Building, Ground Floor, Procurement Office.
Submit one original and one copy, sealed in clearly marked envelopes indicating 'Original' and 'Copy', with tenderer's name, contact details, reference number CTIA8229/2026/RFP, and tender description.
Complete and sign the Bid Register upon submission.
Use only the official tender documentation provided; do not retype forms.
Late bids will not be accepted. Ensure envelopes have a return address for possible return.
No telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or emailed submissions allowed.
Bids must be valid for 12 weeks (84 days) from the closing date.
Bids must be submitted on official forms, completed in full, and signed where required.
For joint ventures, state the lead partner in the signature block.
Mark substitute bids clearly as 'SUBSTITUTE' if replacing a previous submission.
Company experience (25 points): 2 references = 10 points; 3+ references = 25 points. References must be signed client letters on letterhead with scope, value, contact details, start/end dates. Purchase orders, completion certificates, award letters not accepted.
Key personnel experience and qualifications (75 points total):
Site Supervisor/Senior Technician (15): min 3 years post-trade test with OHS responsibilities; NQF5 or diploma in relevant field.
Mechanical Fitter/Millwright (15): min 3 years post-trade test with at least 1 year in passenger loading bridge maintenance; NQF4 trade test or diploma.
Technicians – Electrical/Control & Instrumentation (10): min 3 years post-trade test with at least 1 year in passenger loading bridge maintenance; NQF4 trade test or diploma.
Assistant Mechanical (7): min 1 year mechanical maintenance experience; N2 or N3 qualification.
Assistant Technician Electrical/Control (6): min 1 year electrical maintenance experience; N2 or N3 qualification.
ADS Technicians (15): min 3 years post-trade test with at least 1 year in aircraft docking system maintenance; NQF4 trade test or diploma.
Assistant ADS Technician (7): min 1 year electrical maintenance experience; N2 or N3 qualification.
CVs and qualification copies must be attached.
Stage 4: Price and Preference (80/20):
Price: 80 points based on formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
Preference: 20 points for B-BBEE status and specific goals (black youth, black women, people with disabilities).
Stage 5: Objective criteria – award to highest scorer unless objective criteria justify otherwise.
Non-responsive tenders will be rejected and cannot be corrected after submission.
Scope: Five-year maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment (once-off) of passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking system at Cape Town International Airport.
Key requirements:
Contractor must have CIDB grading of 5ME or higher.
Proven company experience in passenger loading bridges and aircraft docking system maintenance, demonstrated via client reference letters.
Key personnel must include:
Site Supervisor/Senior Technician with experience in these systems and OHS certificate.
Mechanical Fitter/Millwright with trade test and experience.
Technicians (Electrical/Control and Instrumentation) with trade test and experience.
Assistant Mechanical and Electrical/Control technicians with relevant experience and qualifications.
ADS Technicians and assistants with specific electrical/control experience.
Letter from OEM committing to technical support and spares supply.
Safety requirements for site inspection: ID, safety boots, reflector vest; R270 non-refundable temporary permit fee.
Contract price is fixed for the full 5-year duration with no adjustments for inflation or foreign exchange.
Pricing must be fixed for the full contract duration with no adjustments for contract price, foreign fluctuations, etc.
Rates and prices must be in Rand, inclusive of all duties and taxes except VAT, which should be shown separately.
Tender validity period is 12 weeks (84 days).
The employer will not compensate tenderers for preparation costs.
Securities, bonds, guarantees, and insurance certificates may be required post-award as per contract data.
Bidders must provide a breakdown of rates/prices if requested during evaluation.
Arithmetical errors will be corrected: amounts in words govern over figures; line item totals govern over unit rates unless gross decimal misplacement.
Mandatory: CIDB contractor grading of 5ME or higher.
Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number. For consortia/JV/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate proof.
B-BBEE: Points awarded for status levels (1-8) and specific goals (black youth/women majority-owned, majority-owned by people with disabilities). Provide original/certified valid sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate; for JV, consolidated certificate required.
Other: Letter of Good Standing from Workmen's Compensation Commission (COIDA).
Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire; if no RSA presence/liability, TCS PIN not required.
Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted for the signatory.
Bidders must not be under restrictions, insolvent, or in business rescue.
Declare any conflicts of interest in the submission.
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Description
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
5-year maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment (once-off) of Passenger Boarding Bridges and Aircraft Docking System at Cape Town International Airport, under an NEC3 Term Service Contract.
Contact Information
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)
Service Manager: Karl Roberts
Address: Cape Town International Airport, Southern Office Block, Administration Building, 7525
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)
Complete and sign the Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1).
Provide company registration number, VAT number, and contact details.
Include schedule of deviations if any.
Offer must be valid for the period stated in tender data.
Upon acceptance, Contractor must contact Employer's agent within two weeks to arrange delivery of bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other documentation.
Agreement comes into effect when Bidder receives fully completed original copy; must notify Employer within five working days if unable to accept.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)
Contractor must be a registered legal entity in South Africa with company registration and VAT numbers.
Key personnel must have relevant qualifications and experience; CVs to be appended to Resource Proposal (Annex F).
Must be registered with the Compensation Fund (COID Act) and provide proof of good standing.
Must provide proof of insurance coverage before work commencement, including aviation liability insurance with indemnity limit not less than R300,000.
Must comply with all South African laws, including the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
No performance bond or parent company guarantee is required.
Must submit complete occupational health and safety documentation 7 days before work commencement.
Technical Specifications
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)
Scope: 5-year maintenance, repairs, and minor refurbishment (once-off) of Passenger Boarding Bridges and Aircraft Docking System at Cape Town International Airport.
Contract type: NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC).
Key personnel roles required: Site Manager/Supervisor, Artisan Mechanical, Technician, Assistant Mechanical, Technician Assistant. Each must have qualifications and experience relevant to the contract.
Risk Register must include: risk of financial loss/injury to third parties due to proximity to airport users, injury from lifting/moving heavy objects, work in confined spaces, work with flammable/toxic gases. Refer to Annex E for additional risks.
Working areas are detailed in C3 Service Information.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
Must provide CVs for key personnel appended to Resource Proposal (Annex F).
Each must have qualifications and experience relevant to the contract.
Must include specific matters in Risk Register: third-party injury, heavy object lifting, confined spaces, flammable/toxic gases.
Pricing Schedule
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
Price List defined in NEC3 TSC3 Option A.
Price for Services Provided to Date is total of lump sum items completed plus quantities multiplied by rates.
Prices are amounts stated in Price column.
Price List items can be lump sums or expected quantities multiplied by rates.
Information in Price List is not Service Information; Contractor provides service per Service Information.
Changes to Prices only via compensation events.
Prices must include all work necessary and incidental to providing service, and correct defects not caused by Employer's risk.
Entries in first four columns of price list made by Employer or tendering contractor; contractor enters amount in Price column only for lump sums, or rate and price for quantity-based items.
Financial Requirements
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)
Pricing is based on a Price List (Part C2) under Option A (priced contract with price list).
Total offered amount must be calculated per Pricing Data Subtotal F; in conflict, the offer amount prevails.
Price List includes lump sums or rates multiplied by quantities; format includes Unit, Expected Quantity, Rate, and Price columns.
Prices must be fully inclusive of all work, including defect correction unless due to Employer's risk.
No adjustment to lump sums for quantity changes except via compensation events.
Payment assessment interval: between 1st and 15th day of each month.
Payments made within 30 days after receipt of a valid tax invoice.
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR).
Interest rate: 0.00% above Nedbank's prime rate for ZAR amounts.
Contractor must prepare forecasts of final total Prices every 4 weeks.
Compliance Requirements
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf (unknown)
Must provide proof of aviation liability insurance with indemnity limit not less than R300,000; submit to ACSA before work starts and annually.
Must provide Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
Must sign Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.3) before work commences.
Must submit safety documentation, including Construction Manager appointment, 7 days before work.
Must be in good standing with Compensation Fund or Licensed Insurer.
No performance bond or parent company guarantee required.
Health & Safety
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
Contractor must comply with OHS Act and COID Act.
Must sign OHS Agreement (C1.3) before work.
Must ensure employees covered under COID Act; provide letter of good standing.
Must have public liability insurance and other adequate cover.
Must perform work under close supervision of trained employees.
Must appoint competent persons and conduct baseline risk assessment.
Must enforce safety discipline, provide PPE, and have written safe work procedures.
Must report incidents/accidents to Department of Labour and Client.
Must obtain permits where required.
Must prohibit alcohol/intoxicating substances on site.
Only duly authorised representative (Section 16.2 appointee) may sign agreement.
Non-compliance may lead to immediate cancellation of contract.
Contractual Terms
Source: PLB's + ADS Maintenance NEC contract_ CTIA8229.pdf
Contract data includes: Service Manager Karl Roberts, affected property Cape Town International Airport.
Service: maintenance and repairs and minor refurbishment of passenger boarding bridges and aircraft docking system.
Risk register includes: risk of financial loss/injury to third parties, injury from lifting heavy objects, work in confined spaces, work with flammable/toxic gases.
Law: South African law; language: English; period for reply: 3 working days.
Contractor submits first plan for acceptance within 8 weeks of Contract Date.
Starting date: upon signing by ACSA; Service Period: 60 months.
Payment assessment interval: between 1st and 15th day of each month; payment within 30 days of valid tax invoice.
Interest rate: 0.00% above Nedbank prime rate for ZAR.
Contractor prepares forecasts every 4 weeks.
Adjudicators listed; arbitration in Johannesburg.
Price adjustment for inflation: CPI index on starting date, only on contract anniversary.
Additional Z clauses: Z1-Z19, including amendments to core clauses, performance bond (not required), cession, ethics, confidentiality, step-in rights, intellectual property, safety.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Cape Town International Airport - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7525
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