Automated Meter Reading (AMR) System Supply and Installation

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is seeking a contractor to design, supply, install, configure, test, commission and integrate a fully operational Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system for water and electricity metering at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), including billing software. The project replaces ageing analogue and obsolete meters, which currently cover only part of the site, with AMR-compatible smart meters. It also rectifies electrical distribution issues, such as shared circuits and unmetered tenants, so that consumption can be measured and billed accurately. The works include decommissioning and safe disposal of existing meters, and the installed system must be integrated with a head-end system, a Meter Data Management System (MDMS), SCADA-compatible dashboards, ACSA's ICT infrastructure and billing platforms. The tender is run under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option B (priced contract with bill of quantities), with a Works Information set that includes a phased 12-month delivery programme, eleven milestones and a defects period of 12 months. Approximately 653 existing meters are in scope (383 energy and 270 water), with quantities subject to field verification.

The tender documents state a contract period of 12 months, although the tender title refers to 5 years, so bidders should confirm the duration with the buyer before pricing. Key requirements include smart meter specifications aligned with SANS 1524, SANS/IEC 62053 and 62056, NRS 057 and NRS 071; earthing and bonding to SANS 10142 and SANS 10313; and Certificates of Compliance for all electrical work. Installations in fuel farms and other hazardous areas must comply with SANS 10108, SANS 10089-2 and SANS/IEC 60079, and require a registered Master Installation Electrician. Works must be scheduled around 24-hour airport operations under ACSA's Permit-to-Work and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures. Contract conditions include a 5% performance bond, 5% retention, delay damages of 0.05% of contract value per day (capped at 10%), and key performance indicators linked to system availability, data capture, accuracy and reporting. Bidders must also provide aviation liability insurance of at least R300,000, a signed Occupational Health and Safety Agreement, and an Environmental Terms and Conditions Agreement. The Bills of Quantities cover design, procurement, installation, electrical works, software integration, testing, commissioning, training and decommissioning, and must be priced exclusive of VAT. The tender is currently in draft status, with a closing date of 23 November 2026, so the final documents may change.