Temporary Ablution Facilities & Existing Ablution Repairs

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites tenders under RFQ 10564-1 for a design-and-build contract to install temporary ablution facilities and repair existing ablutions at George Airport over a 17-month period. The works are procured under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option B (priced contract with bill of quantities) and are structured across four work packages in two sequential phases. Phase 1 covers the design, supply and installation of two prefabricated containerised ablution units, one on the landside arrivals concourse (Meeters and Greeters area) and one on the airside departure concourse. Phase 2 covers the repair and refurbishment of two existing brick-and-mortar ablution facilities: a ground floor facility adjacent to the Airline Ticket Sales Counters and a first floor facility near the Permit Office area. Phase 2 may only commence once Phase 1 units are commissioned and formally accepted by ACSA Operations, so that ablution capacity is maintained throughout the contract.

The scope includes architectural and design services by a full-time SACAP-registered Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist, municipal building plan submissions, reinforced concrete bases, service connections for water, sewer and electrical supply, internal fixtures and fittings, signage, testing and commissioning, and close-out documentation including as-built drawings and asset registers. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 3GB or higher and attend a compulsory briefing and site inspection at George Airport, for which each attendee must obtain a temporary airport permit (R50 per person, which bidders are asked to include in their pricing). Evaluation is based on 80% price and 20% preference (B-BBEE and specific goals), following a functionality stage in which bidders must score at least 70 out of 100. Functionality is assessed on previous completed general building projects of at least R1 million each, and on the experience and qualifications of the proposed Construction Manager/Site Supervisor. Prices must be fixed for the contract duration, include VAT shown separately, and comply with airport security requirements, including security vetting, airside induction and permits. The works are subject to a 14-month completion period, a 52-week defects liability period and a 10% performance bond.

This opportunity suits established construction and building contractors with airport or live-environment experience, particularly firms with prefabricated structure supply capability, plumbing and electrical services, and refurbishment of commercial or public ablution facilities. Bidders should be prepared for stringent safety, security and operational-continuity requirements. Submissions close on 13 November 2026 at 12:00 and must be emailed to AcsaRfq@airports.co.za in multiple attachments under the prescribed subject heading.