Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued an open tender (KSIA8082/2025/RFP) for the appointment of a contractor for the provision of Design & Build Modular Guard House Installations at Cluster 3 Airports for a period of eighteen (18) months. This procurement aims to provide robust, secure, and aesthetically pleasing guard houses at King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and King Phalo Airport.
Project Scope and Service Requirements
The successful bidder will design, manufacture, deliver, install, connect, test, commission, and hand over a total of 18 modular, prefabricated, or containerised guard houses:
- King Shaka International Airport: 8 guard houses
- Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport: 5 guard houses
- King Phalo Airport: 5 guard houses
The scope includes comprehensive design services, site works, electrical and mechanical installations, plumbing, ICT/security integration, and fire detection systems. The units must be air-conditioned, designed for a lifespan of 20 years or more, and comply with SANS 10142-1, SANS 10400, and other applicable standards.
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must meet strict mandatory criteria or face disqualification:
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 4GB or higher
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Completed and signed Form of Offer
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Valid PSIRA registration
- Proof of insurance liability cover
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
Compulsory Briefing Session
A compulsory briefing session will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:00. Bidders must enter their name, telephone number, and email address in the chat during the session. The meeting link is available on page 6 of the bid document. Non-compulsory site inspections will be held on 14, 16, and 20 October 2026 for the respective airports.
Submission Details
Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the Airports Company SA SOC Ltd, King Shaka International Airport, MSO Building (Multi Storey Office Block), Reception, Ground Floor, Near pick up zone, before 12:00 on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Bids must remain valid for 180 business days.
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Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation follows a staged approach:
- Stage 1: Mandatory administrative criteria
- Stage 2: Functionality evaluation (minimum 60/100 threshold) – Company experience (50 points), Professional Architect qualification and experience (50 points)
- Stage 3: Price and specific goals (80/20 preference point system)
Specific goals include B-BBEE Level 1 or 2, black youth majority-owned entities, black women majority-owned entities, and companies owned by people with disabilities.
Document Links
- CIDB Bid Document Template
- NEC Contract Document
- Bill of Quantities
- Guard House Layout
- Insurance Clauses
- Safety & Environmental Documents
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