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
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171202
South african airways requires full diagnostic assessment of 20 scissor lifts and load testing with certification of 4 scissor lifts. The scope covers pre-test inspection, load testing, and certificate issuance for each unit, plus optional call-out fees and additional costs. Bidders must quote unit prices per scissor lift including all labour, equipment, and certification fees, with repairs quoted separately and requiring prior written approval from saat. The quotation must state validity period and turnaround time, and testing equipment must carry valid calibration certificates.
Closing date and time: 25 September 2026 at 10:00 — late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Scope: full diagnostic assessment of 20 scissor lifts, plus load testing and certification of 4 scissor lifts including pre-test inspection and certificate issuance.
Pricing format: unit price per scissor lift, subtotal, VAT at 15%, total including VAT — all labour, equipment, and certification fees must be included in the unit price.
Repairs and corrective work must be quoted separately and may only be performed with prior written approval from SAAT.
Testing equipment must hold valid calibration certificates.
The quotation must state the validity period and expected turnaround time.
Call-out fees and additional costs, if applicable, must be specified separately.
Date & Time
Friday, 25 September 2026 - 10:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
32 Jones Road, Airways Park, Johannesburg (Head Office) - Kempton Park - Isando - 1627
21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) requires a qualified service provider to load-test and certify four (4) scissor lifts and to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of twenty (20) scissor lifts, including detailed individual and consolidated reports with defect classification, repair estimates, and preventive-maintenance recommendations.
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R 581 900
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Description
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Load testing and certification of four (4) scissor lifts; comprehensive diagnostic assessment of twenty (20) scissor lifts to establish operational condition, identify defects, and determine repairs needed for safe operation.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Questions deadline: 22 September 2026 (submit to Project Manager at [email protected])
Submission deadline (per email instruction): 23 September 2026 at 16:00 SAST
Submission deadline (per general terms): 25 September 2026 at 11:00 SAST
Tender record closing date: 25 September 2026 at 10:00 UTC (12:00 SAST)
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Enquiries (Project Manager):
Submission email:
Business Unit: Non-Aircraft Fleet
No telephone numbers or physical addresses provided for contacts
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Submission method: email to [email protected] (also [email protected])
Closing date and time: 25 September 2026 at 12:00 SAST (per tender record); earlier email instruction states 23 September 2026 at 16:00 SAST – verify with SAAT
Required documents: SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (or proof of application), Valid B-BBEE Certificate, SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), CIPC Document
Additional required proofs: Company accreditation/registration/authorisation; qualifications of at least one technician for load testing and diagnostic assessment; valid certificates for testing equipment; proof testing equipment is serviceable; diagnostic methodology describing inspection, test and assessment of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, structural and safety systems
Late or incomplete submissions may be invalidated
Canvassing of SAAT employees between submission and award leads to disqualification
Quote validity: 90 days
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Critical criteria (pass/fail): Compliance with load testing requirements for 4 scissor lifts and comprehensive diagnostic assessment requirements for 20 scissor lifts – failure disqualifies
Phase 3 – Price and Preferential Procurement Points: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points (total 100)
Specific Goals allocation:
Preference point system: 80/20 for contracts up to R4 million (all taxes included); 90/10 for contracts above R4 million (per PPPFA Regulations 2017)
Minimum qualifying score: not specified
Bidders must comply with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulations 2017
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Load testing and certification of 4 scissor lifts:
Comprehensive diagnostic assessment of 20 scissor lifts:
Reporting:
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Pricing format: Fixed diagnostic fee per scissor lift and total fixed price for all 20 units (per Annexure A)
Repair estimate pricing breakdown (for information): Parts; Labour; Testing and certification; Transport or call-out charges; VAT; Any other costs
Quote validity: 90 days
Payment terms: To be negotiated with successful service provider before award
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, retention, or insurance requirements specified in the document
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ - SCISSOR Lift- Diagnostis and Certification (003) (002) (002).docx (unknown)Mandatory returnable documents:
Additional compliance proofs:
No explicit requirement for CSD registration, local content, or CIDB grading mentioned
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.
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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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SAA Annexure A - Pricing Schedule 1 (002).xlsx
South African Airways requires load testing and certification of 4 scissor lifts, plus full diagnostic assessment of 20 scissor lifts. Bidders must price per unit, include all labour, equipment, and certification costs, and obtain written approval before any repairs.
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Organization
South African Airways (Pty) LimitedContact Person
Khomotso Mokoena
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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Documents found
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Last checked
23 Sept 2026
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Description
Source: SAA Annexure A - Pricing Schedule 1 (002).xlsx (unknown)The request for quotation covers two distinct services: a full diagnostic assessment of 20 scissor lifts, and load testing with certification of 4 scissor lifts. The diagnostic assessment includes labour, diagnostic equipment, and associated costs per unit. The load testing includes inspection, load testing, and certification per unit, with requirements for calibrated testing equipment and separate quoting for any repairs.
Important Dates
Source: SAA Annexure A - Pricing Schedule 1 (002).xlsx (unknown)Closing date and time: 25 September 2026 at 10:00
Technical Specifications
Source: SAA Annexure A - Pricing Schedule 1 (002).xlsx (unknown)Scope: Full diagnostic assessment of 20 scissor lifts.
Scope: Load testing and certification of 4 scissor lifts.
Load testing breakdown: Inspection prior to load testing (4 units); load testing (4 units); certification / issue of test certificates (4 units).
Additional items: Call-out fee (if applicable) – single charge; additional costs (if applicable) – to be specified.
Pricing conditions (diagnostic): Pricing per scissor lift must include labour, diagnostic equipment, and associated costs; additional charges must be clearly identified; repairs or replacement of components must be quoted separately; no repairs may be undertaken without prior written approval from SAAT; quotation must state validity period and expected turnaround time.
Pricing conditions (load testing): Pricing must include all labour, testing equipment, inspection costs, and certification fees; additional charges indicated separately; testing equipment must have valid calibration certificates; certificates issued for each scissor lift that meets requirements; repairs or corrective work quoted separately and only with prior written approval; service provider must state proposed turnaround time and quotation validity period.
Financial Requirements
Source: SAA Annexure A - Pricing Schedule 1 (002).xlsx (unknown)Pricing format: Unit price per scissor lift, subtotal, VAT at 15%, total including VAT.
Quotation must state validity period and turnaround time.
Repairs or corrective work must be quoted separately and require prior written approval before execution.
No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, or payment terms specified in the pricing schedule.
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