Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
24 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
King Shaka International Airport - LA mercy - Durban - 4405
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165508
Airports company south africa seeks a service provider to perform monthly water quality testing at king shaka international airport for a two-year period. Testing must comply with SANS 241 and include chemical and microbiological analysis, with recommendations for treatment if contamination is detected. The single most consequential requirement is that the bidder holds sanas accreditation (iso 17025) for all listed determinants and provides a supervisor with preng chemical engineer qualification and ecsa registration.
Closing date and time: 24 August 2026 at 14:00; submission by email to [email protected] in at least four attachments of 4 MB each.
Mandatory SANAS accreditation (ISO 17025) for all water quality determinants to be tested.
Supervisor must hold PrEng Chemical Engineer qualification and be registered with ECSA.
Company must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have tax matters in order (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number).
Functionality threshold: minimum 60 out of 100 points, based on three or more completion certificates/reference letters for water quality testing within the last 15 years (50 points) and sampler experience of more than three years (50 points).
Evaluation uses 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20); bids must be priced on the prescribed NEC3 pricing schedule.
Mandatory returnable documents: signed Form of Offer and Acceptance (NEC TSC C1.1), SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, Certificate of Incorporation with ownership split, VAT Questionnaire, ACSA Terms and Conditions, CSD report, Professional Indemnity insurance, schedule of company experience, CV of sampler, and contactable reference letters or completion certificates.
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Date & Time
Monday, 24 August 2026 - 14:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
King Shaka International Airport - LA mercy - Durban - 4405
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Description
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)13 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Aug
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)
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NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc
A two-year contract for potable water quality testing services at King Shaka International Airport. The appointed contractor will collect and test water samples from specified locations across the airport and provide treatment recommendations for non-compliant water.
RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf
Water quality testing services for a period of two years at King Shaka International Airport, including chemical and microbiological analysis to ensure compliance with SANS 241 and local municipal bylaws.
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R 1 243 596
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Water testing and analysis is conducted monthly to determine the status and safety of drinking water supplies, which is an essential requirement for the well-being of communities.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"24 August 2026","closingTime":"14:00","briefingSession":"{"date":"24 August 2026","time":"14:00","venue":"ion Park, O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa, 1632","is_compulsory":true}"}
Briefing Session
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)A non-compulsory briefing session will be held on - (AM). The session will be held at the following location:
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ){"name":"Simphiwe Jili","email":"[email protected]","phone":"+27 11 723 1400","department":"representatives","address":"CONTACT PERSON Simphiwe Jili PERSON"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit their bids via email to [email protected]. The bid documents must be signed and completed by a person who has been given authority to act on behalf of the bidder. The bottom of each page of the bid documents must be signed or stamped with the bidder’s stamp as proof that the bidder has read the tender documents. Bids must be submitted on or before 14:00 PM 24 August 2026.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)Fully completed and signed Form of Offer and Acceptance C1.1 NEC TSC contract, SBD 1 Invitation to bid form, Declaration of Interest Form and Politically Exposed Persons, SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure Form, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, BEE Certificate and Scorecard or BBBEE QSE/EME Affidavit
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)ACSA will use a pre-determined evaluation criteria when considering received bids. The evaluation criteria will consider mandatory administrative, functionality, Price and Preference. During the evaluation of received bids ACSA will make an assessment whether all the bids comply with set minimum requirements and whether all returnable documents/information have been submitted.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)The scope of work includes water testing and analysis to determine the status and safety of drinking water supplies. The determination of the chemical and microbiological quality of the water supplies is essential to establish the need and adequacy of treatment, and to safeguard human health. Safe drinking water quality must comply with the South African National Standards (SANS) 241.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be accredited to SANAS or any other accreditation based on ISO 17025 for all the listed determinants. The supervisor must have PrEng Chemical Engineer Qualifications and ECSA registration.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must only price in accordance with the pricing schedule. Failure to submit a priced offer using the prescribed schedule will make the bid liable for disqualification. Disbursements will be reimbursed at actual cost.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Tax compliance must be in order (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number). Bidders must submit a fully completed and signed Form of Offer and Acceptance (NEC TSC C1.1), SBD 1, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, Certificate of Incorporation showing ownership split, VAT Questionnaire, and ACSA Terms and Conditions. Proof of SANAS accreditation (ISO 17025) for all listed determinants is mandatory. The supervisor's PrEng Chemical Engineer qualification and ECSA registration must be provided.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)The contract will not be signed without a valid Professional Indemnity insurance. (Proof of ECSA professionally registered chemical engineer)
Section
Source: RFQ 30120 Doc.pdf (RFQ)Name: Simphiwe Jili, Designation: Buyer, Tel: , Email: [email protected]
Description
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)PROJECT NAME: Potable Water Quality Testing Services at King Shaka International Airport
Important Dates
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)The starting date is on signing of the contract by ACSA. The completion date is 24 months or depletion of funds. The access date is to be agreed with the Employer before the contract start date.
Contact Information
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)The Service Manager is Siphiwe Msimango. Address: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, 4407. Telephone: 032 436 6255. E-mail address: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)The tenderer must submit a completed Form of Offer and Acceptance. The Employer may accept the tenderer's Offer by signing the Acceptance part of the Form of Offer and Acceptance and returning one copy of the document to the tenderer before the end of the period of validity stated in the Tender Data. The tenderer becomes the Contractor upon acceptance of the Offer. The Contractor must submit revised programmes at intervals no longer than 3 months. The Contractor must contact the Employer's agent to arrange the delivery of any securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other documentation within two weeks of receiving a completed copy of the agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)Bidders must have a SANAS-accredited laboratory (or equivalent ISO 17025). Bidders must have an ECSA professionally registered chemical engineer for oversight and sign-off. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must have a valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS). Bidders must submit a compliant B-BBEE Certificate annually. Bidders must provide key personnel details: Contract/Operations Manager, Supervisor, and Safety Officer.
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)The scope of service includes collecting and testing water samples from various areas, including the Main Reservoir Inlet, Main Reservoir Outlet, Terminal Building 100 Kilo Litres roof tanks, Potable Water Facility (Airside Alpha apron), Potable Water Facility Tank (Airside Alpha apron), and AMS Building (Airside). The service provider must implement treatment recommended if the water is found to be non-compliant to SANS241.
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)The pricing format is a priced contract with a price list. The prices and rates in the Price List are fully inclusive prices for the work described. The Contractor must plan the work as a set of activities, and payment is made for each activity only when it is complete. The Contractor must submit a Pricing Schedule with the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC TSC Contract Potable Water Testing KSIA (1).doc (unknown)The Contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations. The Contractor must ensure that all personnel, equipment, and installations relating to this Contract comply with the health and safety requirements. The Contractor must sign an undertaking in this regard.
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 36 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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