Air Chefs SOC Ltd has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under reference number RFQ-003-2025-017 for the appointment of a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive building maintenance services across its operational facilities in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. The scope includes preventive, corrective, and general maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems to ensure safe, hygienic, and fully functional work environments. Submissions must be emailed by 16:00 on Monday, 19 January 2026.
A compulsory briefing session will be held on Friday, 16 January 2026 at 10:00, with attendance required at all three sites or via coordinated virtual participation.
Scope of Work: Integrated Facility Maintenance Across Three Airports
The successful contractor will provide ongoing maintenance support at:
- Johannesburg: No 20 Jones, Jet Park, Boksburg (OR Tambo International Airport vicinity)
- Cape Town: Foxtrot 3, Tower Road, Thunder City (Cape Town International Airport)
- Durban: 10/11 Dube Trade House, La Mercy (King Shaka International Airport)
Services include:
- Electrical system inspections, repairs, and compliance testing
- Plumbing maintenance, leak detection, and fixture replacement
- HVAC servicing and ice maker machine support
- General building upkeep, including doors, windows, lighting, and safety equipment
- Monthly reporting, repair logs, and photographic evidence of completed work
All personnel must be qualified, certified, and equipped with appropriate PPE.
Mandatory Qualifications and Compliance Requirements
Bidders must meet strict technical and regulatory criteria:
- Electrical contractors: Registered with ECSA, ECA(SA), or Department of Labour
- Plumbing contractors: Registered with the PIRB
- Minimum 3–5 years of company experience in commercial facility maintenance
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit
- Completed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) form
Key technical staff must hold Trade Test certifications and demonstrate minimum 5 years of hands-on experience.
Evaluation Criteria: Functionality, Price, and B-BBEE
Quotations will be assessed using a three-pillar evaluation:
- Functionality: Technical capability, staffing, methodology, and past performance
- Price: Competitive, transparent, and itemised costing (VAT-inclusive)
- B-BBEE Status: Points awarded for Black, women, youth, and disability ownership
Only compliant, responsive, and fully documented submissions will be considered. Air Chefs reserves the right to request clarifications or conduct site verifications.
Submission Guidelines and Key Deadlines
- Compulsory Briefing: 16 January 2026 at 10:00 (attendance mandatory at designated site(s))
- Closing Date & Time: 19 January 2026 at 16:00 (CAT)
- Submission Method: Email only to portiangema@airchefs.co.za
- Subject Line: Must include “RFQ-003-2025-017 – [Your Company Name]”
- Format: Single PDF attachment containing all required documents
- Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified
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Access Tender Documents and Contact Information
Download the complete RFQ package:
- Main RFQ Document (T1)
- General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
- RFQ 003-2025-017 Specification
- SBD 4 Form
For inquiries:
- Contact: Ms. Portia Ngema
- Email: portiangema@airchefs.co.za
- Phone: 011 978 1754
All questions must be submitted in writing. Responses will be shared with all bidders via the eTenders portal.
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