Panel for Baggage Delivery Services for SAA.
Lethabo Ntlekoana
In plain English
South African Airways is seeking service providers for baggage delivery services. Eligible bidders must have an office at major airports and meet B-BBEE requirements.
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South African Airways (SAA) is seeking a panel of service providers to manage baggage description delivery services. The work involves door-to-door delivery of delayed luggage, including weighing, wrapping, and sealing bags to prevent tampering. Service providers must maintain an operational presence at OR Tambo, King Shaka, Cape Town, and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airports. Key deliverables include maintaining a 30-minute response time for calls, dispatching deliveries within 30 minutes of order issuance, and meeting strict delivery timeframes based on distance. A coordinator must be stationed at each airport to manage operations and prevent theft. The contract requires the use of roadworthy 1-tonner long-base vehicles equipped with tracking devices and lockable canopies. The tender (RFQ GSM060/2026) was issued on 20 August 2026, with a mandatory briefing session on 27 August 2026. The closing date for submissions is 31 August 2026 at 16:00.
What you need to qualify
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold a valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Must possess valid Goods in Transit insurance
- Must provide proof of vehicle ownership or lease and roadworthy certificates
- Drivers must hold valid licenses and Public Driving Permits (PDP)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lethabo Ntlekoana
Email: LethaboNtlekoana@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2149
How to apply: Submit your quotation and all required documentation via email to tenders@flysaa.com. Ensure the total file size does not exceed 2MB; if larger, send the submission in multiple parts or provide a secure, downloadable link.
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