Scissor Lift Repair and Load Testing

South African Airways (SOC) Ltd, a state-owned aviation company, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the repair and load testing of a scissor lift. The equipment is used in the Technical environment at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The procurement covers two linked services: restoring the lift to safe, serviceable working condition, and then carrying out load testing to verify that it performs within its rated capacity. The tender is classified under the Other category in the Aviation sector. Bidders should note that the full technical specifications, pricing requirements, and assessment criteria are set out in the BID Request Form (available in Word and PDF formats) and in Annexure A (SBD 4). The extracted tender text does not include these detailed specifications, so interested suppliers should review those documents before submitting a quotation.

The work is likely to involve diagnosing faults, sourcing or replacing components, returning the lift to operational standard, and documenting the load test results. Because the equipment supports aircraft maintenance and workshop operations, safety and reliability are key requirements. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate experience with hydraulic or mechanical lifting equipment, access to qualified technicians, and the ability to carry out or certify load testing in line with applicable South African occupational health and safety requirements. Where relevant, bidders should be prepared to provide test certificates, service reports, and evidence of compliance.

For South African Airways, the benefit of this contract is a safe, fully functional scissor lift that supports ongoing technical operations and reduces the risk of downtime or equipment failure. For the successful supplier, the tender offers a defined, one-off engagement with a major aviation operator, and a potential route to future maintenance work on similar equipment. Interested bidders must submit their quotations by the closing date of 10 November 2026 at 10:00 and deliver them to the SAA tender box at the Main Reception Gate, Airways Park, Jones Road, O.R. Tambo International Airport. Enquiries may be directed to the contact persons listed in the bid advertisement, and international bidders may email tenders@flysaa.com.