Installation of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system for electricity and Maintenance for a period of 5 years at Airports Company South Africa, King Shaka International Airport

Overview

The tender seeks the installation of an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system for electricity at King Shaka International Airport, with a five-year maintenance and lifecycle support contract. Bidders should have experience in AMR/electric metering, data integration, and airport/critical-infrastructure environments, with CIDB grading of 6EB/6EP or higher, familiarity with NEC3 ECC contracts, and the ability to provide aviation liability insurance and required SA standards compliance.

Requirements

• CIDB contractor grading 6EB/6EP or higher (see Tender Data).
• Proven capability in design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance of AMR systems (electricity; billing integration).
• Insurance: aviation liability cover with a deductible as specified (min. R300,000) and proof of insurance prior to work.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS or CSD registration; separate TCS for joint ventures/consortia.
• Compliance with NEC3 ECC3 framework, including risk, health and safety, and site access planning; adherence to specified service levels and warranties.
• Mandatory briefing and site inspection: 29 October 2026 (11:00) at KSIA; site inspection to follow (non-compulsory in some cases).
• Project documentation: complete tender documents, returnable schedules, and forms on official tender forms; 12-week bid validity.

(Details drawn from the Tender Document and NEC3 contract texts, e.g., KSIA NEC3 TSC Contract_Automated Meter Reading AMR.pdf; Tender Document Autoated Meter Reading.pdf.)

How to Apply

• Obtain documents free from etenders.gov.za (KSIA8233/2026/RFP) as of 21 October 2026.
• Compulsory briefing: 29 October 2026, 11:00, at King Shaka International Airport; site inspection follows.
• Submit bids in printed form (1 Original + 1 Copy) plus electronic copy (USB), in sealed envelopes clearly marked with bid reference and description, to the ACSA Reception Tender Box at KSIA.
• Closing date/time: 23 November 2026, 12:00 (see Tender Document KSIA8233/2026/RFP). Queries close 6 November 2026; responses will be circulated.
• Document requirements include Form of Offer and Acceptance, Pricing Data, Scope of Work, Site Information, and Schedules (returnable documents). Tax compliance and CIDB/CS

D requirements apply (see Tender Data).

• Primary contacts: Zamo Dlamini (Zamo.Dlamini@airports.co.za).
• If applicable, CIDB 6EB/6EP proof required; ensure all signatories are authorised.

(Document sources: Tender Document Autoated Meter Reading.pdf; KSIA NEC3 ECC3_B contract data; Annexure BoQs and C1/C2/C3 data.)