Question NW1709 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
12 September 2016 - NW1709
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With reference to her reply to question 1280 on 24 May 2016, (a) what is the budget allocated to the leasing of the VIP-configured jet as per the Armaments Corporation of South Africa’s tender ETEL/2016/12 and (b) when will the aircraft leased under the specified tender be delivered to the SA Air Force?
Reply:
(a) The budget that is allocated for the leasing of the VIP-configured jet for the 2016/17 financial year is R100m.
(b) The Request for Offer (RFO) was issued on the 18th August 2016. After the tender process has been completed and if a successful bid is received, it is anticipated that the aircraft will be delivered to the SA Air Force on the 01st November 2016.