DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, AND COMMISSIONING OF THE AUTOMATION OF THE FIXED FIRE-FOAM DELUGE SYSTEM AT THE TANK FARMS AT ORTIA FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHSClosed

Overview

Contractor appointment for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the automation of the fixed fire-foam deluge system at the OR Tambo International Airport tank farms for 24 months. Bidders must be CIDB 7ME or higher (joint ventures allowed under CIDB rules), with experience in automation, safety PLC/SCADA, hazardous-area installations, and foam-system integration.

Requirements

• CIDB contractor grade 7ME or higher; joint ventures allowed with member CIDB registration and lead partner meeting thresholds.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS (or CSD number if no PIN); separate TCS for each JV member.
• Returnable/tender documents: complete official forms (C1 Form of Offer and Acceptance), Schedule of Deviations, pricing data, works information, site information, insurance, and related attachments.
• Evidence of capability: functionality evaluation requires demonstrated experience in automation/safety systems, and key resources with validated qualifications (see below).
• Key resources (with required qualifications/registrations): Site Manager (BTech or higher, 3+ years), Electronic Engineer (BTech or higher, PrTechEng/PrEng, 3+ years), Millwright/Fitter (trade certificate + 3+ years), Electrical Technician (N4 or higher + trade test + 3+ years), Assistant Technician (N2+, 3+ years), Safety Agent (SACPCMP PrCHSA, 3+ years). A signed project organogram and resource availability letters are required.
• Insurance, health & safety, and contract compliance per NEC3 ECC3 terms (design, supply, installation, programming, testing, commissioning and integration).
• Evaluation includes ECSA/SACPCMP status verification; minimum functionality threshold and adherence to PPPFA preference rules (80/20) with B-BBEE scoring.

(Source: ORTIA8173/2026/RFP documents; includes CIDB/NEC3 contract data and implementation requirements.)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 02 October 2026 at 11:00.
• Briefing: Non-compulsory briefing on 11 September 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (join details in tender docs).
• Submission method: Bids to be deposited in Tender Box B at 1 Jones Road, North Wing, 3rd Floor, OR Tambo International Airport; submit in sealed envelopes (Original and Copy), plus electronic copy on USB. Include tender reference ORTIA8173/2026/RFP.
• Documents to submit: all official tender forms (C1), pricing data (C2), works information (C3), site information (C4), Schedule of Deviations, and any required security/insurance documents.
• Pre-qualifications: CIDB 7ME+; SARS TCS/PIN or CSD number; proof for each JV member if applicable.
• Queries and addenda: clarification by 18 September 2026 16:00; addenda may be issued up to ten working days before closing. All communications go through the employer’s contact (Davis Mthethwa). Documents are downloadable free from etenders.gov.za and cidb portal.
• Attachments: NEC3 ECC3 contract data and related schedules are in the contract documents (see attached files for details).

(References: ORTIA81732026RFP Automation of Fixed Fire Foam Deluge System.pdf; Contract for Automation of fixed fire foam deluge systems.docx.pdf)