Quotation for IT Support for SAA Infrastructure
Lethabo Ntlekoana
In plain English
South African Airways is seeking IT resources to support and maintain their IT infrastructure, including a migration to AWS. Bidders must have at least 10 years of experience in IT resources for large-scale enterprise projects, with specific experience in cloud migration and maintenance.
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South African Airways (SAA) is seeking a service provider to support its IT infrastructure and customer-facing digital channels, including the Flysaa and Voyager websites. The project involves migrating infrastructure to AWS from hosted partner services and providing 24/7, 365-day support for ten years. Key deliverables include Liferay CMS maintenance, hardware and network support, and security management. The provider must supply a team of 3 to 5 experts with significant experience in the aviation industry and cloud migration. The work will be managed by SAA’s Global Supply Management unit. The closing date for this request for quotation is 23 October 2026 at 16:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS tax clearance or PIN
- Minimum 10 years IT and 5 years AWS cloud migration experience
- Minimum 7 years aviation industry experience for all resources
- National Diploma in IT and relevant specialty certifications
- Three reference letters for Liferay, AWS migration, and 24/7 support
- Successful background checks for all proposed candidates
- Certified copies of all candidate qualifications
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lethabo Ntlekoana
Email: LethaboNtlekoana@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2149
How to apply: Submit quotations via email to Tenders@flysaa.com. If files exceed 2MB, send them in parts or via a downloadable link. Ensure all submissions are received before the closing date and time.
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