Engine Purchase Tender - South African Airways

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Description

Procurement of One (1) CFM56-5C Engines - Outright Purchase

What this tender is about

South African Airways (Pty) Limited (SAA Technical) is seeking proposals for the outright purchase of one serviceable CFM56-5C4 engine. The engine must meet all airworthiness, regulatory, and operational requirements and be ready for immediate integration into the existing aircraft fleet. Key requirements include full traceability, documentation, and compliance with OEM and aviation authority standards. Bids will be evaluated on critical criteria, pricing, and specific goals related to B-BBEE. The engine must be delivered within 30 calendar days from the contract signature. Proposals must be submitted via email to [contact on the official notice] by 16:00 on 20 October 2026. A non-compulsory online briefing session will be held on 07 October 2026.

Scope of work

• Procurement of one (1) serviceable CFM56-5C4 engine through outright purchase. The engine must meet all airworthiness, regulatory, and operational requirements and be ready for immediate integration into the existing aircraft fleet.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS)
• Engine must be serviceable CFM56 engine that complies with OEM and aviation authority standards, with full traceability and documentation.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS)
• Delivery location: SAA Technical, 8 Jones Road, OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS)
• Delivery timeline: Engine must be delivered within 30 calendar days from date of contract signature.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS)
• Engine specification: Model CFM56-5C, Total Quantity 1 unit, EGT margin no less than 20 Degree Celsius, at least 1000 flight cycles on LLP’s.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS)

Important requirements

• Engine must have a valid certificate of Release to Service (SACAA/EASA FORM 1/FAA FORM 8130-3)/UKCAA form1/ Brazil ANAC form 1/ Canada form 1).(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Remaining useful life must not be less than 1000 flight cycles on LLP’s.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Maintenance records and past performance data must be available for review. A complete Engine MiniPack including Engine Preservation Tag, borescope reports, testing data, full back to birth history, latest two shop visit reports, and on-log must be submitted.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Bidder must provide proof that the engine is up to date on all applicable service bulletins and airworthiness directives.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Time Since Overhaul (TSO): An engine requiring overhaul within 1000 flight cycles is not acceptable. Latest LLP Sheets must be provided.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) Margin: Engines with an EGT Margin of less than 20 degrees Celsius will not be accepted. ELIM Data must be provided.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Bidder must provide a statement of guarantee that the engine will be free of any defects.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Supply Lead Time: Bidder must commit to deliver the engine/s within 90 calendar days from receiving the letter of award.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section PHASE 1: CRITICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA)
• Submission of required documents: Completed SBD Form 1, Completed SBD Form 4, SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (or proof of application), B-BBEE Certificate (Where Applicable).(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO BE ATTACHED)

How to submit

• The RFQ pricing and required documents must be clearly addressed via e-mail to [contact on the official notice], not later than 20 October 2026 at 16:00 (GMT + 2 hours).(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SUBMISSION OF RFQ)
• All questions must be forwarded to [contact on the official notice] by not later than 17 October 2026.(RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_O..., section SUBMISSION OF RFQ)
• Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration.
• All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.

What is in the documents

• RFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_OF_AN_ENGINE_SAAT008_26.docx

  This document outlines the Request for Proposal (RFQ) for the outright purchase of one CFM56-5C4 engine. It details the scope of work, critical evaluation criteria, pricing structure, and submission requirements.

• SBD 1_RFP_CFM56_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_OF_A_CFM56_5C4.docx

  This is the Invitation to Bid document, specifying the bid number, closing date and time, and contact details for enquiries. It also outlines general terms and conditions for bidding, including tax compliance requirements.

Tender documents (3)

• DOCRFP-CFM_56_5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_OF_AN_ENGINE_SAAT008_26.docx
• DOCSBD 1_RFP_CFM56_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_OF_A_CFM56_5C4.docx
• DOCSBD -RFP_CFM56-5C4_OUTRIGHT_PURCHASE_OF CFM56_5C4_ENGINE_SAAT008_26.doc

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