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Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165562
South african airways (saa) is seeking market information on the provision of comprehensive unit load device (uld) management services, including maintenance, repair, digital tracking, and fleet provision. The RFI is for information-gathering only and does not obligate saa to procure, but a subsequent RFP may be limited to respondents. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must demonstrate accredited uld mro capability and hold current easa approvals or certifications.
Bidders must provide evidence of accredited ULD MRO capability, including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services.
Bidders must submit copies of current EASA approvals or certifications for ULD maintenance and repair, with details of scope, validity, and issuing authority.
Bidders must detail their digital ULD asset management solution, including real-time tracking, reporting, integration, cybersecurity, and aviation industry examples.
Bidders must describe their Quality Management System (QMS) and its application to ULD management and MRO operations.
Bidders must describe their repair network covering SAA's current and planned routes, including strategic partners and typical turnaround times.
Bidders must provide information on their ULD fleet, including types, quantities, and compatibility with SAA's aircraft types (passenger baggage containers, cargo containers, cargo pallets, temperature-controlled ULDs, special-purpose ULDs).
Bidders must provide lead times for new ULD supply, repairs, spare parts availability, stockholding locations, and AOG response capability.
Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] before 28 August 2026 at 16:00 South African Time; emails larger than 2MB must be split.
Supporting documents required include company brochures, relevant certifications, similar projects, quality management certifications (e.g., ISO 9001), and aviation approvals (e.g., EASA, FAA, IATA or equivalent).
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Request for Information
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
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Description
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf13 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf
South African Airways (Pty) Limited is requesting information on the provision of Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, including ULD asset management, inventory control, maintenance, repair capability, digital tracking, and overall operational efficiency.
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SAA Cargo currently manages its Unit Load Devices (ULDs) internally while warehouse operations are outsourced. Operational reviews and audit findings have identified opportunities to improve ULD asset management, inventory control, maintenance, repair capability, digital tracking, and operational efficiency.
SAA is undertaking a market assessment to determine the feasibility of outsourcing all or part of its ULD management activities, and to explore establishing regional maintenance and repair capabilities in partnership with industry participants.
This RFI is issued solely to obtain market information and industry insight. It does not constitute an RFP, RFQ, or invitation to tender, and does not create any obligation on SAA to procure goods or services.
Important Dates
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00 South African Time (GMT+2.00)
Issuing date: 13 August 2026
Enquiries deadline: Questions must be sent by email before 28 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries and submissions: [email protected]
No other contacts or addresses are provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] before the closing date and time. SAA emails can only receive 2MB of data; anything larger must be split into separate emails.
Responses must be completed in English and offers stated in South African Rand.
Section 2 of the RFI must be completed by the proposer, including supplier information (company name, registration number, addresses, contact person, directors, total number of employees) and a signed declaration that the information is correct and complete.
This RFI is for information-gathering only and does not constitute a commitment by SAA to procure or award. However, a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) may be confined to RFI respondents.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)This is an RFI for market information; it does not constitute an evaluation for contract award. No scoring or preference point system is specified.
Respondents must demonstrate capability in the following areas:
Technical Specifications
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)SAA Cargo requires an outsourced service provider to manage all SAA ULD operations, aiming for cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and industry best practices.
The outsourced model must ensure sufficient availability of ULD equipment for both cargo and baggage operations.
There is currently no accredited Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider for ULDs in the region.
Respondents must indicate capability to provide, directly or through strategic partnerships:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdfSAA invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to submit information regarding the provision of comprehensive Unit Load Device (ULD) Management Services.
Respondents must demonstrate organisational capability, experience, technical expertise, and innovative solutions in relation to ULD management.
Quality Management
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdfBidders must provide information demonstrating their Quality Management System (QMS), including a description of the QMS and its application to ULD management and MRO operations.
Supporting documents must include copies of relevant quality management certifications (e.g. ISO 9001) and aviation approvals (e.g. EASA, FAA, IATA or equivalent).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)No specific compliance requirements are stated beyond the information requested.
Required supporting documents include:
Special Conditions
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)This RFI is issued for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by SAA to initiate a procurement process or award. However, a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) may be confined to RFI respondents, from which an award may be made.
Requirements
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdf (RFQ)Interested bidders must provide comprehensive information demonstrating organisational capability, experience, technical expertise, and innovative solutions in relation to ULD management, including:
Supporting documents: company brochures, relevant certifications, similar projects, quality management certifications (e.g. ISO 9001), aviation approvals (e.g. EASA, FAA, IATA or equivalent), and any additional relevant information.
Section
Source: RFI_Request_For_ ULD's Management_11082026.pdfThis RFI does not constitute an evaluation for contract award. No scoring criteria are provided.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Address
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Median Estimate
R 1 725 000
Range
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