Air Botswana, the national carrier of the Republic of Botswana, invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced specialist aviation auctioneers for the provision of auction services in connection with the disposal of an ATR 42-500 aircraft (MSN 507), its installed systems avionics suite (but without engines and propellers), and associated ATA-specific serviceable and unserviceable inventory, currently located in its hangar at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), Gaborone, Botswana.

ReferenceAB/293/2026
Issue Date14 August 2026
Procuring EntityAir Botswana
Procurement MethodOpen International Bidding
Evaluation CriteriaQuality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Method
Applicable PPRA Codes Code 136 – Auctioneering Services (* For local bidders only) Sub-code - 02

Interested and qualified bidders may request the full ITT document and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) from the Air Botswana Procurement Unit, quoting reference AB/293/2026.

Detailed asset and inventory information will be released only upon execution of the NDA and payment of Non-Refundable tender fee of BWP1000 for local bidders and USD ($)100 for foreign bidders.

Tender Submission ModeElectronic
Submission Emailtenders@airbotswana.co.bw
Bid Submission MethodSingle Envelope
Closing Date & Time27 August 2026 — 12:00 noon Gaborone time (CAT, UTC+2)
Approved By:Dr Bao R. Mosinyi,
General Manager: Air Botswana

For any enquiries regarding the notice please contact the Procurement unit at : tenders@airbotswana.co.bw at least five (5) working days from the date of notice.

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14 Aug 2026

Air Botswana, the national carrier of the Republic of Botswana, invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced specialist aviation auctioneers for the provision of auction services in connection with the disposal of an ATR 42-500 aircraft (MSN 507), its installed systems avionics suite

12 Aug 2026

The general public is notified of the decision by the Accounting Officer for the withdrawal of notice of intention to award.

07 Aug 2026

The general public is notified of the decision by the Accounting Officer for the intention to directly appoint and award the listed supplier due to limited overhaul slots and global scarcity of replacement components. 

28 Jul 2026

The general public is notified of the following intent to award decision by the Accounting Offcer of Air Botswana.It is the intention of the awarding Authority to place a contract with the bidder named below after (10) working days from the date of display of this notice on the 28-July-2026.&nbsp