Aviation Maintenance Tenders

The bid submission closing date is 19 May 2026 at 11:00 Central African Time (CAT). For online submissions, a secure portal link must be requested by 15 May 2026 at 16:00 CAT.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) mention that payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that the supplier warrants that the goods supplied are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and incorporate all recent improvements. This warranty typically remains valid for twelve 12 months after delivery and acceptance, or eighteen 18 months after shipment, unless specified otherwise.

The bid evaluation process involves three stages: administrative requirements, mandatory requirements, and a price preference points system (80/20). The award will be based on price and specific goals, considering factors such as black-owned and black woman-owned suppliers.

Bidders must meet administrative requirements, including tax compliance, registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and submission of completed ATNS bid forms. Mandatory requirements include attendance at a compulsory briefing session, proof of company experience, valid letter of good standing with COIDA compliance, proof of CIDB registration (grading 3SF or higher), and SAQCC registration as a commissioner for gas suppression and fire detection systems.

The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the specified periods, the purchaser shall deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services. The purchaser may also consider termination of the contract.

A compulsory physical briefing session will be held on 14 April 2026 at 11:00 CAT at ATNS FAOR Station, 14 Bonaero Dr, Bonaero Park, Kempton Park, ****.

The bid notice does not indicate any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid. However, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) mention a process for settlement of disputes, which can involve mediation and court proceedings.

The bid submission deadline is 29 April 2026 at 11:00 CAT.

The bid notice states that payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The bid notice states that the warranty shall remain valid for twelve 12 months after the goods, or any portion thereof as the case may be, have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination indicated in the contract, or for eighteen 18 months after the date of shipment from the port or place of loading in the source country, whichever period concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.

The bid notice states that the award will be based on an 80/20 preference points system, considering price and specific goals.

Bidders must meet administrative requirements, mandatory requirements (including COIDA and CIDB grading), and achieve a minimum score of **** points for functionality.

The bid notice states that if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance.

A non-compulsory site inspection is scheduled for 08 April 2026 at 11:00 CAT at the ATNS Control Tower, N8 Road, Bram Fischer International Airport, Bloemfontein.

All written queries and requests for clarification regarding this bid must be submitted by latest 22 April 2026 at 12:00 CAT.