Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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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
02 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157830
South african airways (pty) limited is seeking quotations for customs tariff auditing services in gauteng. This RFQ is open to compliant suppliers who meet tax, b-bbee, and submission requirements.
Returnable Documents: Not specified in the provided text.
Eligibility: Any legal person, including state employees or individuals related to state employees (by blood or other kinship), may submit an offer. Anti-corruption measure: If the bid or part thereof is awarded to a state employee or connected/related person, the bidder or their authorised representative must declare their relationship to the evaluating/adjudicating authority and/or take an oath declaring their interest to avoid allegations of favouritism.
1. Any legal person, including persons employed by the state*, or persons having a kinship with persons employed by the state, including a blood relationship, may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid (includes a price quotation, advertised competitive bid, limited bid or proposal). In view of possible allegations of favouritism, should the resulting bid, or part thereof, be awarded to persons employed by the state, or to persons connected with or related to them, it is required that the bidder or his/her authorised representative declare his/her position in relation to the evaluating/adjudicating authority and/or take an oath declaring his/her interest, where-
Submit the following returnable documents: Complete the vendor details form (name, postal address, telephone, cell, email, contact person). Late or incomplete submissions may be disqualified. Submit your quote on or before the stipulated closing date.
Evaluation is based on Critical, Functional, Pricing, and B-BBEE criteria. Preference points are awarded as follows: 80/20 system for tenders up to R4,000,000 (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE). 90/10 system for tenders above R4,000,000 (90 points for price, 10 for B-BBEE). B-BBEE points breakdown: Goal 1 (Black ownership): 100% = 10 points, 75-99% = 8 points, 60-74% = 6 points, 50-51% = 3 points, below 50% = 0 points. Goal 2 (Persons with disabilities ownership): 100% = 5 points, 75-99% = 4 points, 60-74% = 3 points, 51-59% = 1 point, below 50% = 0 points. Goal 3 (Woman ownership): 100% = 5 points, 75-99% = 3 points, 60-74% = 2 points, 50-51% = 1 point, below 50% = 0 points. Total B-BBEE points: 20. Provide supporting documentation for all evaluation criteria.
Submit bids by the stipulated time (16h00 on 12 June 2026) to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted. Use only the official forms provided (do not re-type). Bids are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017. Successful bidders must complete and sign a written contract form (SBD7). Failure to comply with submission requirements may render the bid invalid.
Scope: Customs Tariff Auditing. Deliverables and standards are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Tax Compliance: Submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN issued by SARS or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide a CSD number. Consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors must each submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers. Foreign-based suppliers must answer a questionnaire to determine tax obligations in South Africa. B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Bidders in the service of the state, or with directors/members in the service of the state, are disqualified. Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted with the bid.
Request for Quotation
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
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SBD 1 - Customs Tariff Audidting.pdf
Date & Time
Friday, 12 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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02 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 760 326
Range
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Explore Our BlogScope: Conduct a comprehensive customs tariff audit for South African Airways Technical (SAAT) to ensure compliance with customs legislation and international trade requirements. Deliverables: Examine import/export documentation (Bills of Entry, invoices, packing lists, shipping documents, customs declarations). Verify accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation. Confirm adherence to statutory record-keeping requirements. Verify duty, VAT, and tax calculations. Identify over/under-declaration, non-compliance, or irregularities. Highlight risks (penalties, interest, reputational harm). Recommend corrective measures for governance, transparency, and accountability. Critical criteria for service provider: Proven track record in customs audits and compliance reviews. Knowledge of customs legislation, tariff classification, valuation, and international trade requirements. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., customs compliance specialist, accredited auditor). Registration with recognized industry bodies. Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of customs frameworks.
Submit your best price in the proposal. Price will be evaluated alongside other criteria. Validity period: 24 months. Payment terms will be negotiated with the successful service provider before award. The proposal may be awarded in whole or in part at SAAT's discretion.
B-BBEE: Evaluation aligns with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulations of 2017. Preference points awarded for B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution. HDI (Historically Disadvantaged Individuals) requirement: 60%. Disqualification: Any attempt to solicit or canvass information from SAAT employees or agents regarding this tender will result in disqualification.
Point Allocation Breakdown
60%
Closing date: 02 June 2026.
Supply Chain Management contact: Email: [email protected]. Department: Supply CM.
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) is Africa’s largest and most advanced Maintenance, Repair &
Overhaul (MRO) provider. It’s a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African Airways and is based in
Johannesburg. Centre for Aviation, South African Airways
The movement of goods across international borders is subject to strict customs regulations, which
require accurate declaration, compliance with tariff classifications, and adherence to relevant statutory
requirements. Any errors or non-compliance in the customs clearing process can result in financial
penalties, reputational risk, delays in the supply chain, or even seizure of goods.
To ensure that all customs clearing processes are conducted in line with applicable legislation and
international trade requirements, it is essential to engage an independent and experienced service
provider to perform a customs clearing audit. The audit will provide an objective assessment of
whether our import and export activities are fully compliant, identify potential gaps or risks in current
practices, and recommend corrective measures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Furthermore, outsourcing this function to a qualified service provider ensures access to specialized
expertise, up-to-date knowledge of customs laws, and best practices in trade compliance. This
approach will not only safeguard the organization against regulatory breaches but also optimize cost
savings through accurate tariff applications, duty recovery opportunities, and improved risk
management.
International trade and cross-border transactions are highly regulated and subject to continuous
oversight by customs authorities. Organizations involved in the import and export of goods are
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required to comply with a range of statutory obligations, including correct tariff classification, accurate
valuation, adherence to preferential trade agreements, and timely submission of supporting
documentation.
Non-compliance with these requirements exposes the organization to significant risks, such as
penalties, interest charges, delays in clearance, reputational damage, and in some cases, suspension
of trading privileges. Given the complexity of customs regulations and the financial implications of
errors, it is imperative to have an independent and professional review of our customs clearing
processes.
The appointed service provider will be required to conduct a comprehensive audit of the organization’s
customs clearing activities, covering both imports and exports, to ensure full compliance with applicable
customs legislation and international trade requirements.
Duties and responsibilities will includes but not limited to the following:
⚫ Examine import and export documentation, including Bills of Entry, invoices, packing lists,
shipping documents, and customs declarations.
⚫ Verify accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation submitted to customs authorities.
⚫ Confirm adherence to statutory record-keeping requirements.Verify duty, VAT, and other tax
calculations applied during the clearing process.
⚫ Identify instances of over- or under-declaration, potential non-compliance, and irregularities.
⚫ Highlight potential risks of penalties, interest charges, or reputation harm due to non-compliance.
⚫ Suggest measures to strengthen governance, transparency, and accountability
.Critical Criteria Yes/ No
Provide Evidence
⚫ Proven track record in conducting customs audits and
compliance reviews.
⚫ demonstrate knowledge of customs legislation, tariff
classification, valuation, and international trade
requirements.
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specialist, accredited auditor).
associations.
trade
PHASE 3: Price and BBBEE Evaluation
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total 100
Phase 3: price and preferential procurement allocation
Points of points
Price 80
Specific
Achievement level points
Goal 1.
100% Black ownership 10
Persons 75% - 99% Black ownership 8
historically
disadvantaged 60% - 74% Black ownership 6
on the basis of
50% - 51% Black ownership 3 race
Below 50% Black ownership 0
Total points 10
Specific
Achievement level points
Goal 2.
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100 % owned by persons living with disabilities 5
75% - 99 % owned by persons living with
disabilities
Persons
historically 60% - 74% owned by persons living with
disadvantaged disabilities
based on
51% - 59% owned by persons living with disability 1
disabilities
Below 50 % owned by persons living with
disabilities
Total points 5
Specific
Achievement level points
Goal 3.
100% Woman ownership 5
Persons 99% - 75% Woman ownership 3
historically
disadvantaged 74 % - 60% Woman ownership 2
based on
50 % - 51% Woman ownership 1gender
Below 50 % Woman ownership 0
Total points 5
Grand total - price & preferencial procurement
100 points
Points
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b) Service Provider are to provide relevant documentation in support to the Evaluation Criteria.
The following preference point systems are applicable to all PROPOSALS
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R4 000 000 (all applicable
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R4 000 000 (all applicable
Preference points for this PROPOSAL shall be awarded for
PHASE 3: Price and BBBEE Evaluation
Specific goals 20
Points of points
Achievement level points
Total points 10
Total points 5
100 points
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➢ The Service Provider shall provide its best price in the PROPOSAL. This price will be considered
together with all other relevant criteria in the quote. The validity period will be 24months.
➢ The PROPOSAL shall be awarded, whether in whole or in part, at the sole and absolute
discretion of SAAT. SAAT hereby represents that it is not obliged to award this PROPOSAL to
any Service Provider. SAAT is entitled to retract this PROPOSAL at any time as from the date of
issue. SAAT is not obliged to award this PROPOSAL to the Service Provider that quotes the best
price. In the event, that SAAT does make an award and should the successful Service Provider
then fail to honor its quote, such Service Provider shall be liable to SAAT for any damages SAAT
may incur as, a result of such breach.
➢ The Service Provider shall be disqualified from quoting if any attempt is made either directly to
solicit and/ or canvass any information from any employee or agent of SAAT regarding this
expertise, up-to-date knowledge of customs laws, and best practices in trade compliance. This
approach will not only safeguard the organization against regulatory breaches but also optimize cost
savings through accurate tariff applications, duty recovery opportunities, and improved risk
management.
including costs thereof in respect of any breach or violation on any of the provisions of any
law including labour laws governing the Service Provider’s employees or contractors. In case
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of failure to make good above losses/expenses to SAAT, the same shall be claimed from the
each other in good faith and shall use commercially reasonable endeavours to resolve such
dispute within 15 (fifteen) business days of the dispute being declared. Should the Service
the AFSA Rules for Expedited Arbitrations by 1 (one) arbitrator appointed by written
agreement between the parties, including any appeal against the arbitrator’s decision. If the
parties cannot agree on the arbitrator or appeal arbitrators within a period of 10 (ten) business
days after the referral of the dispute to arbitration, the arbitrator and appeal arbitrators shall be
appointed by the Secretariat of AFSA, who shall administer and manage the arbitration
proceedings.
c. JURISDICTION
international trade requirements, it is essential to engage an independent and experienced service
provider to perform a customs clearing audit. The audit will provide an objective assessment of
whether our import and export activities are fully compliant, identify potential gaps or risks in current
practices, and recommend corrective measures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
⚫ Proven track record in conducting customs audits and
compliance reviews.
⚫ demonstrate knowledge of customs legislation, tariff
classification, valuation, and international trade
requirements.
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specialist, accredited auditor).
associations.
trade
PHASE 3: Price and BBBEE Evaluation
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total 100
Phase 3: price and preferential procurement allocation
requested and return your quote on/before the date stipulated. Late and incomplete
submissions may invalidate the quote submitted.
Name of vendor: .......................................................................................................................
Postal address: ........................................................................................................................
Telephone NO.: ..........................................................................................................................
Cell NO: .........................................................................................................................................
E mail address: ..........................................................................................................................
Contact person: .......................................................................................................................
This PROPOSAL (Request for Quotation) will be evaluated on Critical, Functional and Pricing
and BBBEE criteria as per paragraph 2.
Closing date: 12 June 2026. Closing time: 16h00.
Contact person: Mmapitso Khoetha. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 063 296 4087 or 011 978 9262.
Customs Tariff Audidting
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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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ -Customs Tarrif Auditing - 2026 final(1).pdf
SCM-Bid Documents SBD - Customs Clearing.doc
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Organization
South African Airways (Pty) LimitedContact Person
Mmapitso Khoetha
Phone
011-978-9262
[email protected]
Address
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
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South African Airways is South Africa's national airline, offering domestic and international passenger and cargo services.
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