Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
66 Settlersway - Kempton Park - East London - 1632
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172779
This tender calls for proposals to upgrade mv switchgear and mv cabling at king phalo airport for a 12-month period. The airports company of south africa seeks contractors to supply, deliver, install, commission, and test electrical equipment at the east london airport location. Successful bidders must provide a performance bond equal to 10% of the contract value, submit key personnel cvs detailing qualifications and experience, and meet b-bbee compliance requirements with an annual certified BEE certificate. The project requires strict adherence to timelines including submission of a preliminary programme by the closing date of 30 october 2026, with a performance bond valid throughout the contract period and mandatory compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
B-BBEE compliance requiring an annual certified BEE certificate (material breach risk)
Performance bond of 10% of contract value on bank letterhead, valid through contract end
Submission of key personnel CVs with name, job title, responsibility, qualifications, and experience
Strict timeline adherence: preliminary programme due by 30 October 2026 closing date
No cession or delegation of rights without employer written consent
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
Date & Time
Friday, 30 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Administration Office Reception
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Proposal
66 Settlersway - Kempton Park - East London - 1632
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Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)02 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Oct
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.
NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf
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ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf
Upgrade of medium-voltage (MV) switchgear at King Phalo Airport, East London, over a 12-month construction period. The employer is Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited.
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Compulsory briefing session: 13 October 2026 at 10h00
Venue: Administration Office Reception, 66 Settlersway, Greenfields, East London (Kugompo)
Attendance: mandatory; register must be completed
Query closure deadline: 19 October 2026 at 16h00
Employer response to queries by: 22 October 2026 at 16h00
Addenda issue deadline: 10 working days before closing
Closing date and time: 30 October 2026 at 12h00
Tender validity period: 12 weeks (84 days) from closing
Tender documents available from: 02 October 2026
Contact Information
Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)SCM and technical enquiries:
Note: All communication during tender period must be to Supply Chain Department, not Principal Agent
Submission address (tender box):
Administration Office
66 Settlersway
Greenfields
East London (Kugompo)
Eastern Cape
Service/delivery location: King Phalo Airport
Submission Guidelines
Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)Submission method: physical delivery to tender box only. No electronic, telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile or e-mailed submissions accepted.
Tender box location:
Administration Office
66 Settlersway
Greenfields
East London (Kugompo)
Eastern Cape
Closing: 30 October 2026 at 12h00
Packaging requirements:
Working hours submission only (Monday to Friday); no after-hours receipt guaranteed.
Late bids: not accepted; returned unopened.
Returnable forms required:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)Evaluation stages (four-stage process):
Stage 1: Test for Responsiveness
Stage 2: Mandatory Administration Criteria (pass/fail)
Stage 3: Functionality Evaluation (scored out of 100)
Minimum qualifying score: 70/100
Scoring breakdown:
Stage 4: Price and Preference (80/20 system)
B-BBEE status points (80/20):
Specific goals (additional 15 points max, but table shows 5+5+5=15 — total preference 20 appears to include status plus two of three specific goals):
Note: Document contains placeholder text "Paste applicable goal here" indicating final specific goals may not be fully confirmed.
Technical Specifications
Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)Scope: Upgrade of medium voltage (MV) switchgear at King Phalo Airport
Contract period: 12 months
Work class: Electrical plant (EP) — CIDB 6EP or higher required
Key technical capacity requirements:
Required key personnel:
Standards: Works to comply with conditions of contract and scope of works in Part C3 and C4
Insurance: Refer to Contract Data (employer-provided cover may not be full; bidder advised to seek qualified advice)
Pricing: Fixed for contract duration; no contract price adjustments, foreign fluctuations, or CPI adjustments (except if validity period lapses before evaluation)
Financial Requirements
Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)Pricing format: Fixed price for 12-month contract duration
Bid validity: 84 days; if validity lapses before evaluation, contractor reserves right to review price based on CPI
Insurance: Successful bidder to complete insurance requirements per Contract Data; securities, bonds, guarantees, policies and certificates of insurance may be required before contract formation
No bid security amount stated in available text
No retention, payment terms, or turnover thresholds stated in available text
Compliance Requirements
Source: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf (RFP)CIDB: Grade 6EP or higher (valid certificate required as proof)
Tax compliance:
CSD registration: Required
B-BBEE (80/20 preference system):
Professional registrations:
Legal capacity requirements:
Description
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfUpgrade of MV Switchgear and MV Cabling at King Phalo Airport (East London Airport)
Contract includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and testing of installed electrical equipment
Contract period: 12 months
Works detailed in Part C3 Scope of Works
Site boundary: King Phalo Airport
Important Dates
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 11:00
Contract period: 12 months from starting date (date of signing by both parties)
Defects liability period: 12 months after Completion of whole works
Defects correction period: 2 weeks
Access date: To be agreed with Employer before contract start date
No compulsory briefing or site visit dates mentioned in this document.
Contact Information
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Project Manager: Samkelo Luyenge
Role: Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +27 43 706 0358
Address: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited, King Phalo Airport, 66 Settlers Way, East London, 5201
Supervisor: Botwe Nkonki
Role: Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +27 43 743 8266
Address: 62 Devereux Ave, Vincent, 5247, East London
Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited
Address: King Phalo Airport, 66 Settlers Way, East London, 5201
Submission Guidelines
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Submission method: Not specified in this document (likely detailed in separate Tender Data volume).
Returnable documents required with tender:
Technical Specifications
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Project: Upgrade of MV Switchgear and MV Cabling at King Phalo Airport (East London Airport)
Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and testing of installed electrical equipment
Contract duration: 12 months from starting date
Works fully detailed in Part C3 Scope of Works
Site boundary: King Phalo Airport
Working areas: Landside Area (areas before security points and restricted area within perimeter of gatehouses, terminals, cargo buildings)
Key personnel: CVs to be appended to Tender Schedule with name, job title, responsibility, qualifications, experience
Contractor must verify completeness, sufficiency and accuracy of all information and drawings prior to Contract Date
Contractor responsible for correct setting out of Works to original points, lines, levels
Methodology
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Compliance with OH&S Act & measures (per pricing schedule item A.4.1)
Contractor must plan work as set of activities matching programme
Pricing based on Activity Schedule with lump sum per activity
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfKey personnel CVs required with tender:
CVs to be appended to Tender Schedule
Quality Management
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfContractor warrants works fit for intended purpose (Z2)
Commissioning and testing of installed electrical equipment required
Works must comply with Works Information and Scope of Works
Defects liability period 12 months after Completion
Defects correction period 2 weeks
Pricing Schedule
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfMain Option A: Priced contract with Activity Schedule (Part C2)
Pricing assumptions:
Disbursements:
Bill No.1 Preliminary and General includes site establishment (office, stores, sanitation, electricity, fencing, gate, sign board, sample board)
Financial Requirements
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Contract type: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013), Main Option A – Priced contract with Activity Schedule
Pricing: Activity Schedule (Part C2), VAT exclusive, lump sum per activity; payment only when activity complete
Performance bond: 10% of contract value, unconditional on-demand, on bank letterhead, valid until end of contract period; must be extended if expiry before contract end
Retention: 52 weeks after completion of whole works
Delay damages: 0.5% of contract value per day, maximum 10% of contract value
Payment terms: Assessment interval – 15th day of each successive month; payment within 4 weeks; interest at Nedbank prime lending rate
Currency: South African Rand
Limitation of liability: Neither party liable for consequential/indirect loss (including loss of profit, income, revenue); Contractor’s total direct liability limited to total losses/damages to Employer’s Property
Excluded matters from liability cap: loss/damage to Employer’s property, delay damages, defects liability, insurance liability (to extent of Contractor’s risks), death/injury, third party property damage, IP infringement
Compliance Requirements
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)B-BBEE: Annual compliant BEE certificate required (Z18); failure is material breach, sanction may be contract cancellation
OHS: Contractor acknowledges employer duties under Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations (Z20)
Joint ventures: Joint and several liability (Z9); must notify key person with binding authority within 1 week of Contract Date; no material alteration without Employer consent
Key personnel: CVs required with tender (name, job title, responsibility, qualifications, experience)
Ethics: Anti-corruption compliance (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act) (Z10)
Confidentiality: All contract information confidential, prior written consent needed for disclosure (Z11)
No cession/delegation without Employer written consent (Z8)
Employer step-in rights after 2 weeks default notice (Z12)
No liens on Equipment (Z13)
IP licence to Employer for construction, repair, operation, maintenance (Z14)
Annual BEE certificate presentation
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Annual compliant BEE certificate required (Z18)
Failure to present certificate = material breach, may lead to contract cancellation
No specific B-BBEE level threshold stated in this document
Health & Safety
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfContractor acknowledges employer duties under Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations (Z20)
All work, Equipment, Plant and Materials must comply with OHS Act and Construction Regulations
Health and Safety Agent costs recovered through Disbursements (no mark-up)
Environmental
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Weather measurements to be recorded at Construction Site Office:
Records kept on site in clearly marked file
Assumed 10-year return weather data provided for each month
Contractual Terms
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfContract: NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013)
Main Option: A – Priced contract with Activity Schedule
Dispute resolution: Option W1 – Adjudication then Arbitration
Secondary Options: X1 Price Adjustment, X2 Changes in law, X7 Delay damages, X13 Performance Bond, X16 Retention, X17 Low service damages, X18 Limitation of liability, Z Additional conditions
Law: Republic of South Africa
Language: English
Period of reply: 7 business days
Starting date: On signing by both parties
Completion date: 12 months after starting date
Defects date: 12 months after Completion
Defects correction period: 2 weeks
Assessment interval: 15th day each month
Currency: ZAR
Payment period: 4 weeks
Interest rate: Nedbank prime lending rate
Delay damages: 0.5%/day, max 10% contract value
Performance bond: 10% contract value
Retention period: 52 weeks after completion
Limitation of liability: No consequential loss; total direct liability limited to Employer's Property losses
Excluded matters: Employer property loss/damage, delay damages, defects liability, insurance liability, death/injury, third party property, IP infringement
Z clauses (key):
Z1: Waiver/estoppel requires written agreement
Z2: Contractor warrants works fit for intended purpose
Z3: Contractor verifies information accuracy and correct setting out
Z4: Defects date extended if Employer cannot use works due to defect
Z5: Business rescue proceedings added as termination event
Z6: Unconditional on-demand performance bond valid until contract end
Z7: Employer liability for Contractor consequential loss = R0; insurance proceeds excluded from liability calculations
Z8: No cession/delegation without Employer consent
Z9: Joint and several liability for JVs
Z10: Ethics/anti-corruption compliance
Z11: Confidentiality and image rights
Z12: Employer step-in rights after 2 weeks default
Z13: No liens on Equipment
Z14: IP licence to Employer
Z16: Adjudicator and arbitrator panels (listed)
Z17: Compensation event notification reduced to 4 weeks
Z18: Annual BEE certificate required
Z19: Project Manager needs Employer consent for design/scope changes >5% or completion extensions >30 days
Z20: OHS Act compliance
Special Conditions
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (RFP)Z clauses as detailed in contractual_terms section
Key special conditions:
Section
Source: NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdfNot specified in this document (likely in separate Tender Data volume)
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
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Act 40 of 2004
Relevant to regulated electricity, piped-gas and petroleum-pipeline activities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance.
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