# Request for quotation for IT resources to enable the migration to new AWS stack

> This tender closed on 2026-10-22.

- **Reference:** RFQ GSM080/2026
- **Issuer:** [South African Airways](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-airways.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-14
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-22 18:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFQ GSM080/26 seeks IT resources to enable the migration to a new AWS stack for South African Airways (SAA).** South African Airways requires external IT resource staff to support cloud migration, backend/system modernization, and related services. The scope specifies three roles: Lead Airline Digital Solutions Architect; AWS Cloud-Native Java/EKS Engineer; and Senior Mobile and Digital Applications Developer (with at least two CVs per role).

#### Requirements
- Minimum experience: at least 7 years providing IT resources for large-scale projects; at least 3 years in AWS migration; individual resources must meet the criteria in aviation/financials/telecoms/online gambling/online shopping (shown via at least 3 relevant contracts/POs totaling >=7 years).
- Mandatory technical assessment for all profiles.
- Credential verification: certified copies for all qualifications; minimum National Diploma in IT with relevant certificates; credentials verifiable with issuing bodies.
- References: at least 3 project-specific reference letters per candidate, with contact details.
- Background and security checks: criminal, credit, and employment history checks for all candidates.
- Contracting: clear KPIs/SLAs; potential immediate replacement for underperformance.
- Onsite and replacement: onsite availability for key roles (≥50% of project duration); rapid resource replacement within 10 business days.
- Compliance and cost-effectiveness: penalties for non-compliance or falsified credentials; cost-effective service delivery.
- CVs and roles: submit minimum 2 CVs per role for the specified roles.
- Relevant documents to accompany bid (as per Annexures 1–4 and general conditions) (see attachments: Job Descriptions for Roles and SAA General Conditions).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 22 October 2026 at 16:00 (RFQ GSM080/26; validity 90 days) (RFQ PDF).
- Submission method: email quotations to Tenders@flysaa.com; max 2MB per email; otherwise split or provide a downloadable link.
- Documents to submit (attach): Annexure 1 – Vendor application Local; Annexure 2 – Revised SBD 4; Annexure 3 – General Conditions of Contract; Annexure 4 – Job Descriptions for Roles (RFQ GSM080/26) and the Role Descriptions (Job Descrptions for the Roles in Scope of Work.pdf).
- Pre-qualifications: SAA must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (submit original if none on file); otherwise quote may be invalid. Ensure all vendor details are complete as per Annexures 1 and 2.

Note: These details reference the RFQ GSM080/26 documents and attached annexures (e.g., RFQ GSM080/26.pdf; Job Descrptions for the Roles in Scope of Work.pdf; Annexure 1 Local Vendor; Annexure 2 Revised SBD 4).

## Description

Request for quotation for IT resources to enable the migration to new AWS stack

Request for quotation for IT resources to enable the migration to new AWS stack

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- SAA GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. ANNEXURE 4.pdf..pdf
- Annexure 1 - Vendor application Local.pdf..pdf
- Job Descrptions for the Roles in Scope of Work.pdf..pdf
- RFQ GSM080-2026 -IT resources to enable the migration to new AWS stack.pdf..pdf
- REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure 2.pdf..pdf
- SAA GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. ANNEXURE 4.pdf
- REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure 2.pdf
- Job Descrptions for the Roles in Scope of Work.pdf
- Annexure 1 - Vendor application Local.pdf
- RFQ GSM080-2026 -IT resources to enable the migration to new AWS stack.pdf

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