Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified contractor to execute Phase 2 of Project 6473, focusing on the installation, commissioning, and integration of a Building Management System (BMS) at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The initiative aims to modernize facility operations, improve energy efficiency, and enhance real-time monitoring and control capabilities across airport infrastructure.

Scope of Work

The successful contractor will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the BMS installation, including hardware deployment, software configuration, system integration, testing, and handover. The contract spans twelve months with fixed pricing throughout the term. All activities must align with ACSA’s operational standards, environmental guidelines, and strict occupational health and safety protocols. A compulsory site inspection is required to ensure contractors fully understand the airport environment and project demands.

Technical Requirements

• Maintain a valid Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) contractor grading of 3EP or higher.
• Demonstrate proven capability in integrating BMS, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Internet of Things (IoT) networks.
• Submit a detailed project plan featuring FIPDM milestones, critical path analysis, and a delivery timeline not exceeding twenty-four months.
• Provide an organizational chart clearly allocating dedicated resources and defining responsibilities for project execution.
• Maintain full regulatory compliance, including Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, SARS tax clearance, and a valid Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) letter of good standing.
• Secure comprehensive insurance coverage prior to contract signing.
• Achieve a minimum functionality evaluation score of eighty-five out of one hundred points to qualify for financial evaluation.

Skills and Personnel Requirements

• Control and Instrumentation Engineer: Must hold an accredited BTech in Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent. Requires active professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP and a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience in control system integration, specifically involving BMS, lift/elevator systems, or cloud-based SCADA/data analytics projects.
• Controls Technician: Must hold an accredited Trade Test certificate in Control and/or Instrumentation or Millwright engineering. Requires at least three years of practical experience working with industrial instruments, controllers, and PLCs.
• Both key personnel must submit detailed curricula vitae and certified qualification copies. The proposed organogram must explicitly confirm that these roles are fully dedicated to the project.

Notes on Unusual or Complex Terms

• BMS/PLC/SCADA/IoT Integration: Refers to the seamless connectivity of building automation systems with programmable logic controllers, centralized monitoring platforms, and networked smart devices. This requires specialized expertise in protocol compatibility, cybersecurity, and real-time operational analytics tailored to high-traffic aviation environments.
• CIDB Grading 3EP: A standardized construction industry classification indicating the contractor’s financial and technical capacity to undertake engineering projects valued up to fifteen million rand.
• Functionality Threshold Evaluation: A mandatory pre-qualification stage where bidders must score at least eighty-five percent on technical and experiential criteria before their financial proposals are opened. Failure to meet this benchmark results in automatic disqualification regardless of pricing.
• Fixed Pricing Clause: All rates and prices remain binding and non-adjustable for the entire contract duration, excluding foreign exchange fluctuations or consumer price index revisions unless explicitly permitted under special conditions.