The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) invites bids for the supply and delivery of ad hoc catering services to four airports in KwaZulu-Natal. This re-advertised tender seeks a service provider for a 36-month, rate-based contract on an as-and-when-required basis.
Tender Overview
Tender Number: ATNS/FALE/RFQ22/2025/26_CATERING – RE-ADVERT
Organ of State: Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited
Tender Type: Request for Quotation
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 11:00
Contract Duration: 36 months
No briefing session is scheduled for this tender.
Comprehensive Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will deliver catering for meetings, events, and functions at the following ATSU South locations:
- FALE: King Shaka International Airport
- FAVG: Virginia Airport
- FAPM: Pietermaritzburg Airport
- FARB: Richards Bay Airport
Key responsibilities include:
- Diverse Menu Options: A comprehensive range of lunch options, platters, and desserts
- Special Dietary Needs: Accommodation of Halaal, Kosher, Vegetarian, and Vegan requirements
- Full Service: Supply all equipment (crockery, cutlery, serving dishes), setup, service, and pack-away
- On-Site Staff: Trained personnel with a dedicated representative for each event
- Flexibility: Ability to respond to short-notice requests
ATNS reserves the right to appoint more than one service provider.
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must comply with strict eligibility criteria for automatic disqualification
- Health Certificate: Valid Certificate of Acceptability from the local municipality
- Experience: Minimum of two contactable reference letters for completed catering services within the past 7 years
- COIDA Compliance: Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner or Registered Mutual Association
- Locality Footprint: Proof of operational presence for each airport bid on (e.g., municipal bill, lease agreement, or MOU with a local partner)
Evaluation and Preference Points
Bids will be assessed using the 80/20 preference point system:
- Price: 80 points
- Specific Goals: 20 points, comprising 10 points for 51% Black-owned suppliers and 10 points for 30% Black woman-owned suppliers
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Submission Requirements
All submissions must be made online via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system in two parcels:
- Parcel A: Administrative and Mandatory requirements
- Parcel B: Price and Specific Goals documentation (CSD Report, CIPC Documents, Shareholder Certificates, ID copies, B-BBEE Certificate, SARS Tax Pin)
Document Link: Download Tender Document
Submit Here: e-Submission Portal
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