IBM Planning Analytics Support Services for SAA.
Rubina Data
In plain English
South African Airways is procuring professional support services for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1). Eligible bidders must comply with administrative, substantive, technical, and financial requirements.
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South African Airways (SAA) is inviting service providers to submit quotations for professional support services for their IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) environment. The project involves providing specialist maintenance, administration, development, and advisory services to support SAA's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems. The work will be performed for SAA, with resources potentially required on a full-time, project-based, or ad-hoc basis to support airline operations. Key deliverables include incident management, performance monitoring, model development, and knowledge transfer. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in IBM Planning Analytics, with specific expertise required for the Solution Architect and Functional Consultant roles. The tender is subject to a technical evaluation threshold of 75%. The closing date for submissions is 05 November 2026 at 12:00pm.
What you need to qualify
- 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 provide valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS pin
- Must hold active IBM Partner status
- Must provide reference letters for TM1 projects completed within the last 5 years
- Proposed resources must hold relevant IBM/TM1 Analytics certifications
- Solution Architect and Functional Consultant must meet minimum years of experience requirements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rubina Data
Email: RubinaData@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2155
How to apply: Quotations must be emailed to Rubinadata@flysaa.com and Tenders@flysaa.com. Emails must not exceed 2MB; if files are larger, they may be sent in parts or via a secure downloadable link.
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