Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173008
Supply and delivery of a hired schofer f396 tug or equivalent for aircraft ground support operations at or tambo international airport, contracted for a fixed 3-month period to south african airways (pty) limited. Bidders must submit a fully compliant offer with all mandatory national treasury forms, valid tax clearance, and b-bbee documentation by the strict deadline. The single most consequential consideration is that this is a physical bid-box submission with NO tolerance for late delivery, and the scope is narrowly defined to a specific tug model or proven equivalent without disclosed technical performance criteria or pricing format.
Closing: 12 October 2026 at 11:00, physical deposit only at 8 Jones Road, SAA Technical, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park 1627 — late bids rejected
Scope: Schofer F396 tug or equivalent, 3-month hire period; no technical specifications or performance standards disclosed in this document
Mandatory forms: SBD 1 (cover page), SBD 4 (declaration of interest), SBD 6.1 (B-BBEE preference points), SBD 6.2 (local content), SBD 7 (contract form), SBD 8 (past SCM practices), SBD 9 (anti-collusion), plus proof of signing authority
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate required; CSD number acceptable only if no TCS PIN available; each JV/consortium party must submit separate tax documentation
B-BBEE: SBD 6.1 mandatory to claim preference points, but specific target level and evaluation split (80/20 or 90/10) not stated in this document
Foreign supplier exemption: TCS PIN not required if no RSA residence, branch, permanent establishment, income or tax liability — questionnaire must be completed
Disqualification: bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members are prohibited; missing or unsigned forms render bid invalid
Contacts: SCM enquiries to Serge Teffo (011-978-3444, [email protected]); technical enquiries to Nico Oosthuysen (011-978-6357, [email protected])
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Date & Time
Monday, 12 October 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
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Description
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf06 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Oct
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)
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RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf
Dry lease of a Schopf F396 conventional towbar aircraft tug or technical equivalent, capable of towing wide-body aircraft up to A380, for South African Airways Technical at O.R. Tambo International Airport for 3 months with termination option.
SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf
Hire loan of a Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent vessel for a period of 3 months, required by South African Airways (Pty) Limited in Gauteng.
SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx
Hire or loan of a Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent for a 3-month period for South African Airways (Pty) Limited, with submission to SAA Technical at OR Tambo International Airport.
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SAAT requires a dry lease of a Schopf F396 conventional towbar aircraft tug or direct technical equivalent for 3 months at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The tug must be capable of towing wide-body aircraft up to A380, with diesel Tier 3/4 compliant engine. SAAT provides operator and fuel. Lease may terminate early if SAAT's own equipment becomes serviceable. Scope covers towing, pushback, and reparking of SAA and customer aircraft between Apron, SAAT Technical, and within SAAT facilities.
Important Dates
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Proposal opens: 6 October 2026
Closing date and time: 12 October 2026 at 11:00
Validity period: 3 months
Estimated start date: not stated
Estimated end date: not stated
Contact Information
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries
Submission
Service delivery
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email
Closing: 12 October 2026 at 11:00
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered
Returnable forms and documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation framework: PPPFA Regulations 2022
Preference system: 80/20 for contracts up to R50 million; 90/10 for contracts above R50 million
All prices must be exclusive of VAT
Phase 1 — Critical criteria (pass/fail, disqualification for non-compliance):
Phase 2 — Functional evaluation (scored out of 100, minimum qualifying score: 90):
Phase 3 — Price and specific goals:
Specific goals breakdown:
Goal 1 — Black ownership:
Goal 2 — Black woman ownership:
Goal 3 — Persons with disabilities ownership:
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Equipment: Conventional towbar aircraft tug
Model: Schopf F396 or direct technical equivalent
Target aircraft: Wide-body aircraft including A330, A340, B777, B747, A350, A380
Engine: Diesel, Tier 3 or Tier 4 compliant
Lease terms
Scope of work
Supplier must provide in proposal:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdfBidder must demonstrate experience rendering similar tug leasing or aircraft ground support services. Proposal must include names of three customer references. Functional evaluation includes 24-hour restoration capability for minor breakdowns and 48-hour replacement provision for major breakdowns.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Monthly dry lease rental rate in ZAR or preferred currency
Additional line items required:
All prices must be exclusive of VAT
Price validity period must be clearly stated in quotation
Bonds, guarantees, retention: not stated
Payment terms: not stated
Financial capacity/turnover requirements: not stated
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: not stated
Tax: SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or proof of application; valid Tax Compliance Status PIN for local suppliers
B-BBEE (local suppliers):
CIDB: not applicable (non-construction)
CIPC/professional registrations: not stated
Local content: not stated
Other requirements:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Local suppliers must submit valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency or qualifying sworn affidavit. Preferential procurement follows PPPFA Regulations 2022: 80/20 system for contracts up to R50 million, 90/10 system above R50 million. Specific goals award points for black ownership (up to 10 or 4 points), black woman ownership (up to 5 or 3 points), and persons with disabilities ownership (up to 5 or 3 points), with tiered allocations based on ownership percentage.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdfSupplier must comply with all SAA/SAAT safety, regulatory, and airside operational requirements. Tug must be airside compliant and certified for continuous commercial aviation use. Written confirmation of compliance with ACSA safety regulations and airside operating permits required.
Requirements
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Tug must be airside compliant, certified, and fit for continuous operational use in commercial aviation. Written confirmation of ACSA safety regulations and airside operating permit compliance required. Proposal must clarify maintenance split between lessee and lessor. Turnaround time guarantees required for on-site technical support or replacement unit delivery at JNB during major breakdown. Three customer references for similar services required.
Section
Source: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf (RFQ)Email: [email protected]
Important Dates
Source: SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 12 October 2026 at 11:00
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms required:
Submission method: not stated in the document.
Closing: 12 October 2026 at 11:00 (from tender record).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory pre-qualification:
Disqualification grounds:
Evaluation approach: not stated in the document.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf (TENDER)Scope: hire (loan) of a tug — specifically a Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent — for a period of 3 months.
Procuring institution: South African Airways (Pty) Limited.
Location: not stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations and checks:
Standard declarations:
Specific thresholds (B-BBEE, CIDB, turnover, local content): not stated in the document.
Description
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docxDisqualification warning: Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.
Important Dates
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx (unknown)Closing date and time: 12 October 2026 at 11:00.
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned.
No clarification deadline mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx (unknown)SCM / bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address (bid box):
8 Jones Road
SAA Technical
OR Tambo International Airport
Kempton Park
1627
Service delivery address: same as submission address unless otherwise specified in additional documents.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx (unknown)Submission method: physical deposit in bid box at 8 Jones Road, SAA Technical, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, 1627.
Closing: 12 October 2026 at 11:00. Late bids not accepted.
Bids must be on official forms provided (not re-typed).
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Tax compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate required; alternatively Central Supplier Database (CSD) number. Each party in a consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD.
Foreign suppliers: must complete foreign supplier questionnaire; if not RSA resident, no branch, permanent establishment, income or tax liability in RSA, TCS PIN not required.
Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned returnable forms; late submission; failure to provide required particulars; bids from persons in service of the state.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx (unknown)Evaluation criteria not detailed in this document. Bid subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and regulations; preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) not specified. No minimum qualifying score indicated. Tax compliance and returnable forms are mandatory for eligibility.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx (unknown)Scope: Hire loan of a Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent for a period of 3 months.
No further technical specifications, quantities, standards or service levels provided in this document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx (unknown)Mandatory compliance:
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
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Last checked
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