Procurement of CFM56-5C Aircraft Engine.
Mmapitso Khoetha
In plain English
SAAT is purchasing one serviceable CFM56-5C4 engine. Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Clearance Certificate and a BBBEE Certificate where applicable.
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SAA Technical (SAAT) is inviting bids for the outright purchase of one serviceable CFM56-5C4 aircraft engine. The engine must be delivered to SAA Technical at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, within 90 days of the award. The engine must meet strict technical standards, including a minimum EGT margin of 20 degrees Celsius and at least 1000 flight cycles remaining on life-limited parts. The supplier must provide a comprehensive engine minipack, which includes a valid certificate of release to service, full borescope reports, engine history cards, and complete records of airworthiness directives and service bulletins. Bidders are required to provide a company profile, a track record of engine deliveries, and a guarantee that the engine is free of defects. The closing date for this tender is 20 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of accredited representation in South Africa
- Engine Minipack with technical and airworthiness documentation
- Evidence of engine performance compliance (EGT margin and flight cycle data)
- Documented maintenance history and past performance records
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mmapitso Khoetha
Email: mmapitsokhoetha@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-9262
How to apply: Quotations and all required documentation must be submitted via email to mmapitsokhoetha@flysaa.com or deposited in the designated bid box at SAA Technical by 16:00 on 20 October 2026.
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