Supply of Domestic Air Cargo Services for SAPO.
BERNADETTE
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
20 August 2026 at 11:00 · https://zoom.us
In plain English
The South African Post Office is procuring domestic air cargo services for one year. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) is seeking a service provider for Domestic Air Cargo Services for a one-year period. The work involves transporting airfreight consignments between major national airports, including O.R. Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, and George. Key deliverables include adhering to agreed flight schedules, providing shipment tracking, submitting Proof of Delivery documents, and notifying SAPO of any delays or operational changes. The provider must ensure all facilities have CCTV coverage. The contract will be evaluated and awarded per route based on the cargo rate per kilogram. The tender is issued under RFP/26/27/14, with a closing date of 4 September 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid SACAA Part 108 accreditation certificate
- Must hold valid Air Operators License or aircraft lease agreement
- Must maintain Public Liability Insurance of at least R25 million
- Minimum two years relevant air cargo experience within the last three years
- Must be tax compliant via SARS PIN or CSD registration
- Must provide CIPC registration, director list, and ID copies
Contact & how to apply
Name: BERNADETTE
Email: Bernadette.vanzyl@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-845-2452
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the SAPO Supply Chain Management tender box located at the corner of James Drive and Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must include one original proposal in an arch lever file and one copy on a USB stick, clearly sealed and marked.
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