IBM Planning Analytics Support Services for SAA
Rubina Data
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South African Airways is seeking 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.
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South African Airways (SAA) is seeking a professional service provider for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) support. The work will be performed for SAA and includes maintenance, administration, development, and advisory services for their TM1 environment. Key deliverables include application support, performance monitoring, disaster recovery, and the provision of a Senior Solution Architect and a Senior Functional Consultant. The contract requires resources to be available for full-time, project-based, or after-hours support. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in IBM Planning Analytics, specifically within the airline or aviation industry. The closing date for this request for quotation is 18 September 2026 at 16:00pm. All pricing must be firm and exclusive of VAT, with costs aligned to the technical and functional requirements of the project.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Must hold active IBM partner status
- Three client references for TM1 work from the last five years
- Client references must be from the airline or aviation industry
- Personnel must hold certified IBM/TM1 Analytics qualifications
- Solution Architect and Functional Consultant must have detailed CVs
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rubina Data
Email: RubinaData@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2155
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to Tenders@flysaa.com before 16:00pm on 18 September 2026. Ensure attachments do not exceed 2MB; use multiple emails or a secure download link if files are larger. Ensure all mandatory documents are included and the quote is signed.
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