IBM Planning Analytics Support Services for SAA
Rubina Data
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South African Airways is procuring professional support services for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). Bidders must have a minimum of five years' experience in IBM Planning Analytics within the airline/aviation industry and provide certified resources.
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South African Airways (SAA) is seeking a qualified IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) service provider to deliver professional support, maintenance, and development services. The work will take place at SAA facilities and involves supporting critical financial processes, including annual budget planning, monthly forecasting, management reporting, and flight schedule analysis. Key deliverables include incident management, user training, data integration, performance monitoring, and the development of new models. The service provider must also assist with disaster recovery, patch management, and executive reporting. This tender is issued by South African Airways under reference number GSM00081/26. The contract requires high-level expertise, specifically a Senior Solution Architect with 15 years of experience and a Senior Functional Consultant with 10 years of experience. The project aims to ensure the stability and optimization of SAA's TM1 environment. All proposals must remain valid for 180 days from the closing date of 21 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Minimum 5 years IBM Planning and Analytics experience in aviation industry
- Valid IBM partner letter
- Relevant IBM/TM1 Analytics certifications for all proposed resources
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS pin
- Certified company registration and ownership documents
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rubina Data
Email: RubinaData@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2155
How to apply: Quotations must be emailed to Tenders@flysaa.com by 16:00 on 21 October 2026. Emails must not exceed 2MB; larger files should be sent in parts or via a downloadable link.
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