# Hire Loan of a tug Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent for a period of 3 months

> This tender closed on 2026-10-12.

- **Reference:** RFQSP0031-26
- **Issuer:** [South African Airways](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-airways.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-12 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a hire/loan of a tug Schopf F396 or equivalent for 3 months to tow/push wide-body aircraft at OR Tambo (JNB) for SAAT.** Bidders should be service providers with airside-capable, diesel towbar tugs able to handle aircraft up to A380, with appropriate airside permits and maintenance capabilities. The award is at SAAT’s sole discretion and may be fully or partially awarded.

#### Requirements
- Equipment Type: Conventional (Towbar) Aircraft Tug; Model Schopf F396 or equivalent; Diesel (Tier 3/4).  
- Lease: Dry lease; Term 3 months, with an option to terminate if SAAT equipment becomes serviceable.  
- Scope: Tow, push-back, reparking on Apron; delivery to JNB airside/ramp.  
- Compliance: Tug must be airside compliant and meet Airports Company SA safety regulations and airside permits; provide maintenance boundary details and 24h on-site support or replacement terms.  
- Critical criteria: Age/DOM of tug; safety compliance; proven experience (three customers).  
- Evaluation: 80/20 or 90/10 preference system; price and specific goals (BBEE ownership, gender, disability) contribute to scoring; prices ex VAT.  
- Documentation: SARS Tax Clearance Certificate; SANAS BBBEE rating certificate; SBD 1 and SBD 4 forms (local/international).  
- Pricing: Monthly dry lease plus mobilization/demobilization fees.

(Document references: RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions not considered. (RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf)  
- Submission method/locations: Bid box at 8 Jones Road, SAA Technical, OR Tambo; or as specified in the RFQ. (SBD1 doc)  
- Required documents to attach: SARS Tax Clearance; SANAS BBBEE; completed SBD1 (for international) and SBD4; Tax PIN/CSD where applicable. (RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf; SBD 1 doc)  
- Briefing: Not explicitly stated as mandatory in available material.  
- How documents may be obtained: Official RFQ SP0031-26 pack; contact sergeteffo@flysaa.com for queries. (RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf)

Notes: Final terms and conditions are negotiable; a Letter of Award will follow successful bid.

## Description

Hire Loan of a tug Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent for a period of 3 months

Hire Loan of a tug Schofer F396 Tug or equivalent for a period of 3 months

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx..docx
- RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf..pdf
- SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf..pdf
- SBD 1 - NOVEMBER 2025.docx
- RFQSP0031-26 HIRE-LOAN TUG F396.pdf
- SBD 4 -DECLARATION OF INTEREST NEW.pdf

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