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
15 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174256
South african airways technical requires a suitably qualified service provider to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of three aircraft tugs (tld tmx 650 tug 12, goldhofer bison tug 14, and goldhofer bison tug 15). The appointed provider must assess each tug in line with oem requirements, identify all faults and issues, deliver a detailed diagnostic report per tug, and provide a separate quotation for any recommended repairs. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory site viewing on 21 october 2026 and the strict closing time of 23 october 2026 at 11:00, with quotations submitted by email.
Site viewing: Mandatory attendance on 21 October 2026, 10:00–14:00.
Closing: Quotation must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] before 23 October 2026 at 11:00.
Lead time: Proposed supply lead time must be 1–10 days to score 100 points; 11 or more days scores 0. A minimum of 90 points is required to qualify for Phase 3 evaluation.
Critical requirements: Minimum 12 months warranty from servicing date; work per RFQ specification/fire regulations; all units issued with certificates of conformance after calibration.
Documentation: Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN and B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit (local suppliers); completed and signed SBD 1 (international suppliers) and SBD 4 (both local and international); signed cover page and all pages of quotation.
Pricing: Prices exclusive of VAT (VAT shown separately); no price variation accepted; quotation valid for 90 days; payment 100% within 15 days after receipt of services and documentation.
Disqualification: Failure to disclose conflict of interest, or bidder/owner/shareholder/director charged or implicated in criminal activities, may lead to disqualification.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 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: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx15 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
SBD 4 - Declaration of Interest.pdf
South African Airways requires a compressive diagnostic assessment of three tugs, with bids due by 23 October 2026 at 11:00. The tender pack includes the standard SBD 4 Declaration of Interest form, which bidders must complete and submit with their bid.
Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) requires a suitably qualified service provider to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of three aircraft tugs (TLD TMX 650 Tug 12, Goldhofer Bison Tug 14, and Goldhofer Bison Tug 15) in accordance with OEM requirements. The provider must identify all faults, provide a detailed diagnostic report for each tug, and submit a separate quotation for any recommended repairs.
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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.
Important Dates
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)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
Contact Information
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)Compiled by:
Submission email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)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:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)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.
Adjudicated in line with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulations of 2022.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)Scope: comprehensive diagnostic assessment of three (3) aircraft tugs.
Tugs to be assessed:
The appointed service provider shall:
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.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)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.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tugs SAAT-REP-0001A.docx (unknown)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.
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
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Address
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
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Official source
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Last checked
15 Oct 2026
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