Re-Advertisement Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Instrument Landing System (ILS) Localizer, Glide Path and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) at Polokwane International Airport.

Overview

Design, supply, installation and commissioning of the Instrument Landing System Localiser, Glide Path and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) at Polokwane International Airport. Bidders should have aviation-systems engineering, electrical/controls installation, and civil works capability, with ICAO Annex 10 and SACAA compliance, OEM support, and registrations (CSD, tax clearance/ PIN, COIDA). The contract includes 12 months for design, supply, installation and commissioning, plus a three-year maintenance and support period, with potential for extended service (As and When) for up to 10 years post-maintenance.

Requirements

• Administrative/compliance:
  • Submit all mandatory documents: Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), Preference Points (SBD 6.1), CSD registration, COIDA Letter, SARS Tax Pin or CSD number, OEM letters confirming supply and support, ICAO Annex 10 statements for LOC & GP/DME, and Letter of Intent from OEM.
  • Bid validity: 150 days from closing date.
  • Adhere to two-envelope submission (Administrative/Mandatory & Functionality; and Price/Specific Goals).
• Technical/operational:
  • Demonstrated experience in design, installation and commissioning of ILS (minimum three projects preferred).
  • Qualified Site Manager (N6 Electronics/Control & Instrumentation/Electrical or S4+; with OHS training) and Safety Officer with SHEQ/OHS credentials.
  • Electrician qualification (Electrical Trade Test/Wireman license) and relevant experience.
  • Compliance with ICAO Annex 10 and DME/LOC specifications; system must support CAT II operations.
  • Prepare and submit Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) per IEEE 1220, Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), ITC plan, and handover documentation.
• Other:
  • Health and Safety: OHS Safety Plan and safety file; SACAA flight calibration planning; comprehensive costing schedule.
  • Maintenance: Three-year maintenance and support; optional As and When maintenance for up to 10 years.
  • Site-specific and safety requirements for live runway installation and civil works.

How to Apply

• Briefing: Mandatory briefing on 6 November 2026 at 10:00 (online via MS Teams and at GAAL Polokwane).
• Submission deadline: 4 December 2026 at 11:00, in a bid box at the Admin Block, Polokwane International Airport.
• Submission method: Bids in two envelopes (Administrative/Mandatory & Functionality; Price & Specific Goals) with USB/electronic submission as required (Exhibits 1–5).
• Documents to submit: All SBD forms (SBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 7 as applicable), Pricing Schedule, CSD evidence, COIDA letter, Tax PIN or CSD number, OEM letters, Annex 10 statements, and security/confidentiality agreements.
• Pre-qualifications and registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; Tax compliance (PIN or TCS); COIDA standing; OEM support commitments.
• Where to obtain documents: Bid documents are provided in the GAAL tender package (see BID DOCUMENT GAAL_142_2026_2027 RE_ADVERTISEMENT...); questions may be directed to the listed GAAL contacts, with Q&A published on the entity’s website.