TENDER FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALL, COMMISSION AND MAINTAIN A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY INSTALLATION AT KIMBERLEY AIRPORT AND GEORGE AIRPORT, FOR AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHSClosed

Overview

Procurement of a service provider to design, supply, install, commission and maintain a Lithium‑Ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Kimberley and George Airports for 36 months. Target bidders are CIDB 7EP+ contractors with electrical/engineering capability in BESS, familiar with interconnection to Eskom/ACSA grids, and compliant with CIDB, tax and safety/IR requirements. Mandatory pre-conditions include attendance at briefing sessions, signing of forms, and proof of COIDA; CIDB rating must be 7EP or higher; SARS/CSD or Tax Compliance status is required.

(Source: RA8018-2025/RFP, T1.1; additives in the attached documents)

Requirements

• CIDB contractor grading of 7EP or higher for each airport
• Compulsory briefing attendance (Kimberley and George)
• Complete and sign Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1)
• Complete and sign Bidder Disclosure form SBD 4
• Proof of COIDA (or good standing with Labour)
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or CSD registration; separate PIN if in a joint venture
• No bids from persons in the State or related restrictions per tender rules

(See RA8018-2025/RFP, T1.1 and T1.2 for these mandatory criteria)

How to Apply

• Obtain documents: free download from etenders.gov.za (RA8018-2025/RFP)
• Briefings: compulsory Kimberley (12 Aug 2026, 10:30) and George (14 Aug 2026, 10:30)
• Submit: one written tender offer plus electronic copy (USB), printed in Original and Copy, to Cape Town International Airport tender box by 07 Sep 2026 at 14:00
• Include: C1.1, SBD 4, COIDA proof, SARS PIN or CSD number, CIDB certificate; sign all required forms
• Queries: via kamaal.allom@airports.co.za

(Document references: RA8018-2025/RFP, T1.1; T1.2; site-visit details)