Purchase of SAA A340 Aircraft in As-Is Condition
Bertus Steyn
In plain English
South African Airways is selling one A340-300 and two A340-600 aircraft in 'AS-IS, WHERE-IS' condition. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned.
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South African Airways (SAA) is inviting proposals for the purchase of three aircraft, specifically one A340-300 and two A340-600 models. These aircraft are being sold in an as-is, where-is condition, noting that they have been cannibalized and most major components have already been removed. The sale may be for the aircraft in part or in full. Interested parties may arrange to view the aircraft between 26 October 2026 and 06 November 2026. The tender was issued on 19 October 2026, and all proposals must be submitted by 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders must ensure their submissions are in English and follow the specific structure outlined in the request for proposal documents.
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 company registration documents
- South African suppliers: Valid B-BBEE certificate, Tax Clearance, and CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bertus Steyn
Email: bertussteyn@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-3525
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to Tenders@flysaa.com, copying bertussteyn@flysaa.com. Files must be in English, not exceed 5MB, and may be sent via Dropbox or Mimecast.
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