Replacement of AGL LED Fittings (Inserts and Apron) 2026
Job Details
- Project Title: Replacement of AGL LED Fittings (Inserts and Apron) at Bram Fischer International Airport
- Tender Number: RFQ 8615 (Re-issue)
- Employer: Airports Company South Africa SOC Ltd
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Tender Category: LED Lights, Luminaires, Security Lights and Other Lighting Supplies
- Project Location: Bram Fischer International Airport
- Required CIDB Grading: 4 EP or higher
- Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 06 July 2026 at 11:00
- Briefing Venue: Bram Fischer International Airport
- Tender Closing Date: 29 July 2026 at 12:00
- Tender Documents: Available for download from the National eTender Portal (no document collection fee required).
- Project Objective: To replace existing Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) LED fittings, including inserts and apron lighting, to improve the safety, reliability, and operational performance of the airport’s lighting infrastructure.
Job Description
The appointed contractor will be responsible for the supply, removal, installation, testing, and commissioning of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) LED fittings at Bram Fischer International Airport.
The contractor will provide all labour, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and technical expertise required to replace existing runway/apron lighting fittings with new LED units. All work must comply with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) specifications, airport electrical standards, aviation safety regulations, and applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Supply approved AGL LED fittings for inserts and apron lighting.
- Remove existing AGL LED fittings and associated components where required.
- Install new AGL LED fittings in accordance with project specifications.
- Replace defective lighting inserts and apron lighting fixtures.
- Perform electrical connections and wiring for the new lighting system.
- Test all installed lighting equipment to verify proper operation.
- Commission the complete AGL lighting system.
- Ensure compliance with airport lighting specifications and aviation standards.
- Supply all labour, materials, tools, plant, and equipment required for the project.
- Supervise installation teams and subcontractors.
- Coordinate site activities with airport operations personnel.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Conduct inspections and rectify installation defects.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Maintain a safe working environment within the operational airport.
- Monitor project progress and ensure completion within agreed timelines.
- Maintain installation records, inspection reports, and commissioning documentation.
- Liaise with ACSA representatives and project stakeholders.
- Complete final testing, commissioning, and project handover.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Valid CIDB Grade 4 EP registration or higher.
- Proven experience in electrical infrastructure installation projects.
- Experience in airport lighting or Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems.
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.
- Submission of the tender using the prescribed tender documentation.
- Ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.
- Compliance with all tender specifications and contractual requirements.
Technical Requirements
- Supply and installation of AGL LED fittings.
- Replacement of runway/apron lighting inserts.
- Airport electrical infrastructure installation.
- Electrical wiring and termination.
- Testing and commissioning of lighting systems.
- Compliance with airport lighting and aviation safety standards.
- Site establishment and project planning.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Electrical inspections and fault rectification.
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Proper sealing, installation, and protection of lighting fittings.
- Completion of commissioning and handover documentation.
Skills and Competencies
- Electrical installation.
- Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems.
- Airport electrical maintenance.
- LED lighting installation.
- Electrical testing and commissioning.
- Project management.
- Site supervision.
- Construction planning and scheduling.
- Quality management.
- Occupational Health and Safety management.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Team leadership.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Technical troubleshooting and fault finding.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
- Airport lighting installation projects.
- Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) maintenance and upgrades.
- Aviation infrastructure projects.
- LED lighting replacement programmes.
- Electrical engineering projects in operational airport environments.
- Public sector infrastructure projects.
- Electrical commissioning and testing.
- Managing multidisciplinary installation teams.
- Delivering projects within strict safety, quality, and operational requirements.
Compliance Requirements
- Valid CIDB Grade 4 EP registration or higher.
- Compliance with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) technical specifications.
- Compliance with applicable aviation lighting standards.
- Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and electrical safety regulations.
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting.
- Submission of tenders using the prescribed tender documentation.
- Adherence to quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Compliance with airport operational and security requirements.
- Completion of testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
- Delivery of a fully operational and compliant AGL LED lighting system within the agreed project timeframe.