Compressive diagnostic assessment of three tugs – RFQ in gauteng

The RFQ seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment on three (3) aircraft tugs. The assessment must be performed in accordance with OEM requirements and must identify faults and recommend corrective actions.

RFQ publishing date: 15 October 2026

Site viewing: 21 October 2026, 10:00–14:00

Closing date and time: 23 October 2026 at 11:00

Compiled by:

• Name: Khomotso Mokoena
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +27 (0)11 978-3672
• Name: Wouter Cronje
• Email: [email protected]

Submission email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Submission method: email

Submission email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Closing time: 23 October 2026 at 11:00

Quotation must be emailed before the closing time and date.

The cover page and ALL pages of the quotation must be signed by the responsible person.

Quotation must be completed in English; currency must be clearly stated.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed cover page with bidder details.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): disclose any interest or connection to SAAT staff; required for both local and international suppliers.
• Declaration (Page 1): signed and returned with the quotation if nothing to declare.
• Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN (local suppliers).
• Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit (local suppliers).

Disqualification risks:

• Quotation received after closing time.
• Unsigned cover page or any page of the quotation.
• Failure to disclose a conflict of interest.
• Bidder, owner, shareholder, or director charged, implicated, or found involved in criminal activities.

Evaluation is in three phases:

Phase 1 – Critical evaluation: confirm conformance to each critical requirement (marked YES in the RFQ). Requirements include: material to have a minimum of 12 months warranty from servicing date; work performed per RFQ specification/fire regulations; all units issued with certificates of conformance after calibration.

Phase 2 – Functionality: proposed supply lead time is scored. Lead time 1–10 days: 100 points; 11 or more days: 0 points. Threshold: 100 points. The bidder must score at least 90 points to qualify for Phase 3.

Phase 3 – Price and preferential goals: total 100 points.

• Price: 80 points.
• Special goal – Persons historically disadvantaged on the basis of race (Black ownership):
• 100% Black ownership: 10 points
• 99%–75%: 8 points
• 74%–60%: 6 points
• 50%–51%: 3 points
• Below 50%: 0 points
• Special goal – Persons historically disadvantaged based on disability:
• 100% owned by persons living with disabilities: 5 points
• 99%–75%: 3 points
• 74%–60%: 2 points
• 59%–51%: 1 point
• Below 50%: 0 points
• Specific goal – Persons historically disadvantaged based on gender (Woman ownership):
• 100% Woman ownership: 5 points
• 99%–75%: 3 points
• 74%–60%: 2 points
• 50%–51%: 1 point
• Below 50%: 0 points

Adjudicated in line with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulations of 2022.

Scope: comprehensive diagnostic assessment of three (3) aircraft tugs.

Tugs to be assessed:

• TLD TMX 650 Tug 12 (Qty 1)
• Goldhofer Bison Tug 14 (Qty 1)
• Goldhofer Bison Tug 15 (Qty 1)

The appointed service provider shall:

• Conduct a complete diagnostic assessment on each tug in accordance with OEM requirements, specifications, procedures and guidelines.
• Use OEM-approved or OEM-compatible diagnostic equipment and procedures where applicable.
• Identify and report all faults, defects, warning indications, and potential mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or system-related issues.
• Provide a detailed diagnostic report for each tug, including faults identified, probable causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Provide a separate quotation for any recommended repairs based on the diagnostic findings.

The purpose is to establish the current condition of each tug, accurately identify faults, and ensure corrective actions align with OEM requirements before repair work is authorised.

Prices quoted must be exclusive of VAT, but VAT must be shown separately.

No price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates, or other market factors will be accepted during the validity period.

Quotation validity: 90 days unless otherwise stated.

Payment terms: 100% within 15 days after receipt of goods, works and/or services and submission of payment documentation.

Conditions of release of payment: acceptance of goods, services and works based on full compliance with RFQ requirements; passing inspection; passing all testing; completion of service delivery.

Type of contract to be awarded: Purchase Order.

All purchases made through an official Purchase Order; no goods or services to be delivered before an official Purchase Order is received.

Lead time for all items must be specified; SAAT may cancel any order where lead time is not adhered to, and cancellation fees will be for the bidder's account.

Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN Certificate required (local suppliers).

Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit required (local suppliers).

SBD 1 form required for international suppliers.

SBD 4 form required for both local and international suppliers.

Bidders must disclose any conflict of interest, including if owners, part-owners, directors, controlling shareholders, or key personnel are family members of SAAT staff.

Bidders must not have been charged, implicated, or found involved in criminal activities; SAAT may conduct due diligence and disqualify bidders on this basis.