South African Airways requires the lease of aircraft Unit Load Device (ULD) pallets for air cargo operations. Suppliers must meet SAA's general conditions of contract, complete the vendor application, and provide tax clearance, B-BBEE and CSD documentation. Closing date is 6 November 2026.
South African Airways (Pty) Limited has issued Request for Quotation RFQ GSM082/2026 for the leasing of aircraft Unit Load Device (ULD) pallets. ULD pallets are standardised, contoured platforms used to consolidate and secure air cargo and baggage for loading into aircraft holds. The requirement is for a rental arrangement under which SAA would access pallets for its cargo and passenger operations, with the lessor retaining ownership and responsibility for the equipment under the agreed terms. The tender is classified under rental and leasing activities and was published on 30 October 2026, with responses due by 6 November 2026.
The bid is governed by SAA's General Conditions of Contract, which form part of all bid documents and cannot be amended. Key provisions include performance security within thirty days of award, delivery and warranty obligations, invoicing with payment within thirty days, dispute resolution through mutual consultation and mediation, limitation of liability, and termination for default or insolvency. Suppliers must also comply with the Standard Bidding Document (SBD4), which requires a declaration of independent bidding, disclosure of any relationships with SAA employees or state officials, and acknowledgement of anti-corruption and competition law obligations. Tax matters must be in order, and a valid SARS tax clearance certificate is required before award.
Bidders must register as vendors by completing the Local Vendor Application Form (AP Form 07) with supporting documents, including company registration documents, certified identity documents of shareholders, a cancelled cheque or bank confirmation letter, a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, a tax clearance certificate, and a Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report. Applicants should note that the Vendor Application is submitted to SAA's vendor master team, and approval is subject to internal sign-off across procurement, SAP administration and accounts payable. Interested suppliers should review all four supporting documents carefully before submitting a quotation, confirm their ability to supply the required pallet quantities and specifications, and ensure full compliance with the conditions before the closing date.
This tender suits suppliers and lessors of aircraft ground support and cargo handling equipment, particularly companies that own or manage fleets of ULD pallets and can provide them on a lease basis to airlines. Aviation logistics and air cargo equipment rental companies, and equipment distributors with access to certified ULD inventory, should consider applying. Businesses must be CSD-registered, tax compliant with a valid SARS clearance certificate, B-BBEE certified, and able to meet SAA's vendor onboarding and contract conditions. Small and medium enterprises may qualify under preferential procurement rules if they hold valid EME or QSE B-BBEE status.
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