The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is inviting bids for the appointment of a panel of aviation training organizations (ATOs) for cadet pilot training. The contract duration is three years. Key requirements include: Bidders must be Part 141 approved schools. Submission of bids in three envelopes: mandatory documents, technical proposal, and price/BBBEE certificate. Mandatory compliance with administrative requirements and specific returnable documents. Technical evaluation will assess company profile, track record, resources, and instructor experience. A minimum score of 80 points on functionality is required for site inspections. Site inspection criteria include student accommodation, laundry services, security, catering, and Wi-Fi. The evaluation will use the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals (BBBEE status). No briefing session will be held, but queries can be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by June 8, 2026. Bidders are responsible for obtaining access codes for the office park prior to submission. Late bids will not be considered.
The bid submission deadline is June 18, 2026, at 11:00.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms, but it mentions that payment will be made for all phases based on the training program and agreed quotations.
The bid notice does not specify warranty terms for the services provided.
The award criterion is based on the 80/20 preferential point system, considering price and specific goals (BBBEE status), and requires bidders to achieve a minimum of 80 points on functionality.
Bidders must be Part 141 approved schools with experienced instructors, adequate training facilities, equipment, and accommodation, or partnerships for accommodation. They must also comply with all mandatory administrative and technical requirements.
The bid notice mentions that penalties may be imposed for delays in performance, as per GCC clause 22, and that the contract may be terminated for default.
Site inspections are mandatory for bidders who score 80 or more points on functionality evaluation.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid process or award.
Risks of disqualification include late submission, failure to submit mandatory documents, incomplete price lists, and failure to comply with bid box submission requirements.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract.