DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALL, COMMISSION AND MAINTAIN A SOLAR PV PLANT, AT CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTClosed

Overview

Procurement of design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a solar PV plant at Cape Town International Airport (2500 kWp), under an NEC3 ECC3 contract. Suitable for construction/engineering contractors with CIDB 8EP or higher (or a joint venture with combined 8EP+), experienced in large-scale solar PV design and MV reticulation, and capable of meeting tax, BBBEE and contract compliance requirements.

Requirements

• CIDB grading: 8EP or higher (combined grading acceptable for consortia/joint ventures).
• Tax and registration: SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; compliant with SARS requirements (CSD if no TCS PIN).
• Mandatory bid process: attendance at compulsory briefing and site visit; sign attendance register.
• Returnable documents: complete and submit as instructed (Forms, pricing schedules, scope, site info, insurance/safety docs, etc.); submit both physically and electronically.
• Evaluation: minimum functionality threshold of 110/130; pricing and PPPFA preferences apply (90/10).
• Preferences and approvals: B-BBEE certificates; CIDB prerequisites; adherence to PPPFA and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Contract risk and guarantees: performance bond (10% of contract value) and retention (5%); insurance and risk provisions per NEC3 ECC3 contract data.
• Project specifics: 36-month completion from starting date, with works information and site information defined in contract data (ECC3).
• Document sources: detailed terms in CTIA8 191/2026 RFP and ECC Final (e.g., CTIA8191/2026/RFP.pdf; CTIA Solar PV ECC_Final.pdf).

How to Apply

• Where to obtain documents: free download from National Treasury etenders portal (CTIA8191/2026/RFP).
• Briefing and site: compulsory clarification meeting 07 July 2026 at 10:00, Faranani Boardroom, Cape Town International Airport; site inspection immediately after (CTIA documents).
• Submission: both printed and electronic bids. Physical bid box submission at CTIA Tender Box, Reception, Southern Office Block, Ground Floor; online copy to thami.mncube@airports.co.za. Bids must be in one original and one copy (plus electronic USB drive) and clearly labeled; electronic copy must be split into annexures; physical submission prevails in case of discrepancy. Closing date: 25 August 2026 (12:00 SA time) (CTIA documents).
• Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, pricing data, scope of works, site information, returnable schedules, insurance/safety documents, and any Schedule of Deviations if used (as per ECC3 Contract Data).
• Registration/pre-qual: CIDB 8EP+; SARS/CSD/TCS compliance; B-BBEE certificates; ensure validity for tender period.

Documents referenced for specifics: CTIA8191/2026/RFP.pdf; CTIA Solar PV ECC_Final.pdf.