# 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 MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-09-07.

- **Reference:** RA 8018 – 2026 George
- **Issuer:** [Airports Company of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/airports-company-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-29
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-07 16:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-14 12:30 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### 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 Airports Company South Africa, for 36 months (12 months construction + 24 months defects liability).**

This requires behind-the-meter BESS with interconnection to 380/400 VAC 3-phase systems, plus a 60-month maintenance consideration per the technical spec.

#### Requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 7EP or higher (Kimberley and George airports). 
- Mandatory attendance at compulsory briefing sessions and site inspections. 
- Submit a complete Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1) and SBD forms; sign the Bidder Disclosure (SBD 4). 
- Provide tax/compliance documents (Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number) and COIDA proof. 
- Comply with NEC3 terms (Service Contract), and all referenced standards (UL 9540/9540A, SANS, ERA, Grid Codes). 
- Complete returnable documents and provide a fixed-price proposal (no price adjustments for the contract duration).

References: tender data and scope details (RA8018-2025/RFP; T1.1, C1.2a). (see RA8018-2025/RFP, 1.1 Tender Notice and T1.2)

#### How to Apply
- Tender documents available for free from 29 July 2026 on etenders.gov.za and ACSA Tender Bulletin (RA8018/2025/RFP) (1. RA 8018 - 2025 bid document.pdf).
- Compulsory briefing sessions:
  - Kimberley: 12 August 2026, 10:30, Kimberley Airport Main Boardroom (RA8018/2025/RFP).
  - George: 14 August 2026, 10:30, George Airport Eaglesnest Boardroom (RA8018/2025/RFP).
- Submission: hard copy (1 original + 1 copy) and electronic copy on USB, sealed envelopes, delivered to Cape Town International Airport tender box (Southern Office Block, Ground Floor, Procurement Office). Submissions close 07 September 2026 at 14:00 (RA8018/2025/RFP).
- Documents to submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, SBD 4, tax/COIDA proof, CIDB details, CSD/PIN, and other returnable documents listed in the tender data (RA8018/2025/RFP).
- Queries: directed to Kamaal Allom (kamaal.allom@airports.co.za) per tender data (RA8018/2025/RFP).
- Availability of bid documents and submission format guidance is in the RA8018/2025 bid document (T1.1, T2). 
- Note: project includes design, supply, install, commissioning and testing for Kimberley and George airports; maintenance option to be supplied for 60 months as per Annexes (RA8018/2025/RFP).

## Description

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 MONTHS

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 MONTHS

Conditions: Please refer to bid document for detail Briefing Venue: George Airport ACSA Offices, 1st Floor, Terminal Building, Old Mossel bay road George 6530

## Documents

- 2\. RA 8018 - 2025 NEC3 - TSC Maintenance Contract.pdf..pdf
- 1\. RA 8018 -2025 bid document.pdf..pdf
- 3\. RA 8018 - 2025 Project Technical Specifications.pdf..pdf
- 4\. RA 8018 - 2025 Maintenance Pricing schedule.xlsx..xlsx

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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