# CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT FOR THE UPGRADE OF MV SWITCHGEAR AT KING PHALO AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

- **Reference:** ELA8257/2026/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Airports Company South Africa SOC LTD](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/airports-company-south-africa-soc-ltd.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-13 10:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Contractor appointment for the upgrade of MV switchgear and MV cabling at King Phalo Airport for 12 months.** This tender is aimed at electrical/infrastructure contractors with CIDB qualification of 6EP or higher (or equivalent) and CIDB registration; joint ventures are allowed provided each member meets CIDB requirements and the lead partner has appropriate grading.

#### Requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 6EP or higher and CIDB registration (or capability to register prior to evaluation); otherwise unable to be evaluated.  
- Joint ventures allowed with: every member CIDB-registered; lead partner meets grading; combined grading meets tender threshold.  
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN and Tax Compliance Status (TCS) requirements; separate TCS/CSD for joint ventures or sub-contractors; or provide a CSD number if no TCS.  
- Bids on official forms only; no alternatives; comply with GCC, PPPFA, and Special Conditions.  
- Compulsory briefing session on 13 October 2026 (10:00) at Admin Office, 66 Settlersway, East London.  
- Clarifications by 19 October 2026 (16:00).  
- Tender offers: one offer per bidder or JV; returnable documents and price schedules must be submitted; original + copy + electronic copy (USB).  
- No price adjustments during contract; fixed rates for 12 months (NEC ECC framework).  
- Scope is defined in NEC3 ECC ECC contract; risk/insurance per contract data; detailed site/work information in Part C.

#### How to Apply
- Tender documents available for free from 02 October 2026 via etenders.gov.za and cidb portals (see ELA8257/2026/RFP) (see documents).  
- Submission deadline: 30 October 2026, 12:00; bids deposited in the Tender Box at Administration Office, 66 Settlersway, Greenfields, East London (Kugompo) (ELA8257/2026/RFP).  
- Submission format: 1 Original + 1 Copy on paper, sealed in labeled envelopes; also a USB electronic copy; include Schedule of Deviations if any.  
- Documents to submit: Form of Offer/Acceptance, pricing data, Schedule of Deviations, returnable schedules, and any CIDB/SARS/CSD-related certificates (as applicable) (references in documents).  
- Briefing: compulsory on 13 October 2026 (10:00) at Admin Office Reception, 66 Settlersway (see ELA8257/2026/RFP and NEC contract data).  
- Contacts for queries: Davis Mthethwa, davis.mthethwa@airports.co.za (see documents).  
- Obtain documents from the attached PDFs: ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf and NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf (reference details and contract data).

## Description

CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT FOR THE UPGRADE OF MV SWITCHGEAR AT KING PHALO AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT FOR THE UPGRADE OF MV SWITCHGEAR AT KING PHALO AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS

Documents available from: 02 October 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: Buffalo City Metropolitan

## Documents

- ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf..pdf
- NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf..pdf
- ELA82572026RFP- Upgrade of MV Switchgear at King Phalo.pdf
- NEC King Phalo Airport MV Project.pdf

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