Repair and Recertification of Aircraft Stackers NEW

South African Airways Technical (SAAT) is seeking a suitably qualified and competent service provider to inspect, repair, load test and recertify six aircraft stackers used for lifting, positioning and handling components during aircraft maintenance and ground handling. The stackers are located at Hangar 7 West, Hangar 8 North and Hangar 8 South. The scope covers faulty VSD drives on stackers 1 and 8, a faulty Siemens PLC on stacker 2 (Hangar 7 West), coupling replacements on stackers 2 (Hangar 8 North) and 6 (Hangar 8 South), and replacement of a Safetronic hoist card control system with a VSD drive on stacker 5 (Hangar 8 South). The successful provider must identify defects, recommend corrective action where applicable, and issue certification and supporting documentation for equipment that meets the required standards. Work must comply with the OHS Act 85 of 1993, the Driven Machinery Regulations, OEM specifications and relevant industry standards. The stacker serial number, rated capacity and test results must be recorded on the final certificate.

Evaluation is based on Critical, Functional and Pricing/B-BBEE criteria. Critical requirements include a valid ISO 9001:2015 accreditation from a recognised certification body, a valid COID Letter of Good Standing, competency certificates for inspection personnel, statutory inspection certificates, calibration certificates for test equipment, public liability insurance, and three references for stackers maintained. Functional scoring awards up to 50 points for proof of valid accreditation and up to 50 points for recertification experience, with two or more stacker recertification projects scoring full marks. A minimum functional threshold of 70 points applies. Quotes must also include a method statement, the applicable technical standards or OEM requirements, details of load-testing equipment and facilities, acceptance criteria and test loads, and a sample certificate. Preference points are 80/20 (price/B-BBEE) for requirements up to R4 million and 90/10 above that. Specific goals cover race, disability and gender ownership.

The tender offers an opportunity for specialised engineering and inspection firms to supply safety-critical services to a major national carrier. Successful delivery will return critical ground support equipment to safe, certified service. Bidders should note that the RFQ lists the submission deadline as Friday, 13 November 2026 at 10:00 (GMT+2), with the equipment viewing on 11 November 2026 and clarification questions due by 10 November 2026. Quotes must be emailed to the nominated SAAT contact. One reference in the document gives the closing date as 13 October 2026, which appears to be a typographical error. Quotes are valid for 90 days. Final terms, including payment, will be negotiated with the successful bidder, and SAAT is not obliged to award to the lowest price.