Airports Company South Africa seeks a CIDB-registered contractor (minimum grading 2EB) to assess and repair the electric fence at the Solar Plant at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in East London. Work includes fault diagnosis, component replacement, soil clearance around conductors and earthing, and a Certificate of Compliance. The once-off contract closes 27 November 2026.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued RFQ 16857 for the repair and reinstatement of the electric fence at the Solar Plant (a 1000 kWp solar PV installation) at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in East London. The fence is a critical security barrier, and the works are required to restore it to full operation, ensure regulatory compliance and protect the solar plant infrastructure. The contract is governed by the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) under Option A (priced contract with price list), with a once-off service period and a contract value below R50 million.
The scope of work requires the contractor to carry out a detailed assessment of the existing electric fence installation, including evidence of soil erosion and the cause of fault alarm activations. Defective components must be repaired or replaced so the fence is fully operational and compliant with regulatory requirements. Soil must be removed completely so that it does not affect the conductors or earthing of the fence, and all fault alarms must be reset and commissioned so they remain functional. The installation must be inspected by a qualified and registered electric fence installer, and the contractor must obtain and retain an Electrical Fence Compliance Certificate (CoC) on completion. The price list covers inspection and assessment, electric fence repairs, electrical system repairs, testing and commissioning, final inspection and handover, and site clearance. Provisional amounts cover permits, a safety file, insurance premiums and mark-up on spares, and labour rates are provided for any additional work.
Key requirements include a CIDB contractor grading of 2EB or higher, attendance at a compulsory briefing and site inspection on 18 November 2026, and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, SANS 10142-1 and airport airside permit and safety procedures. Subcontracting requires ACSA's written approval, and ACSA may veto any proposed subcontractor. Functionality is scored out of 100 with a minimum threshold of 40 points, assessed on company experience in electric fence installation, maintenance and repair (at least two reference letters for similar work), and on the qualifications and experience of the site manager, electrician and assistant. The remaining evaluation is 80/20 price and preference, with B-BBEE points available. Bids must be submitted by email to ACSARfq@airports.co.za by 15:00 on 27 November 2026, split into attachments of no more than 4MB each. The bid must remain valid for 12 weeks. Prices are fixed for the contract duration, subject to the price adjustment clause, and payment is made within 30 days of assessment.
Registered electrical and electric fence contractors with a CIDB grading of 2EB or higher and proven experience in electric fence installation, repair and solar-related electrical work. Suitable for firms that can field a qualified site manager, a registered electrician and an assistant, provide reference letters for similar projects, and meet OHS, COIDA, airside permit and insurance requirements. Small and medium enterprises with B-BBEE status or designation may benefit from the preference points. Businesses that cannot attend the compulsory briefing and site inspection on 18 November 2026, or that cannot provide a Certificate of Compliance for electric fence work, should not apply.
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