# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ONLINE RPAS/UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSES AND CERTIFICATION

> This tender closed on 2026-08-26.

- **Reference:** RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/QA AND SMS COURSES/130/2026
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-24
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-26 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to deliver online RPAS/UAS Quality Assurance (QA) & Safety Management System (SMS) courses and certification.** The NRF seeks online QA & SMS training and certification for one SAEON employee holding a Remote Pilot Certificate, with certificates couriered to Gqeberha; delivery is a one-off supply.

#### Requirements
- Evidence of SACAA accreditation or SACAA-recognised training certification.
- Course availability online (QA & SMS) and ability to issue full certification.
- Fully completed bidding documents: SBD 1 (Procurement Invitation) with SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; proof of authority.
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS status and, if applicable, CSD registration.
- Central Supplier Database registration (include supplier number).
- BBBEE: valid certificate or sworn affidavit (for preference points).
- Pricing documented on SBD 3.1; detailed description of online QA & SMS offerings and delivery method.
- Compliance with NRF GCC/SCC and health and safety requirements as specified.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 26 August 2026 at 11:00 (per RFQ 130/2026 materials) (RFQ – Quality Assurance Safety Management Systems Course_Readvert).
- Submission method: Email PDF documents only to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za (PDFs only) (RFQ – Quality Assurance Safety Management Systems Course_Readvert).
- Documents to submit: Fully completed SBD 1 (including SBD 4, 6.1) with proof of authority; SACAA accreditation evidence; pricing schedule (SBD 3.1); BBBEE documentation; SARS TCS PIN; CSD number if no TCS; proof of online delivery capability; and any required certification details.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: SARS PIN/TCS, CSD number, and NRF Central Supplier Database registration.
- Clarifications: queries may be directed in writing to the NRF officials listed in the tender (no mandatory briefing indicated).
- Where to obtain bid documents: documents are provided with the RFQ; for questions contact SCM or Technical sections as listed in the RFQ. (RFQ documents)

Key document references: RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/QA AND SMS COURSES/130/2026; RFQ – Quality Assurance Safety Management Systems Course_Readvert.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ONLINE RPAS/UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSES AND CERTIFICATION

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ONLINE RPAS/UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSES AND CERTIFICATION

Delivery Location: 04 Gomery road - Summerstrand - Gqerberha - 6001

## Documents

- RFQ - Quality Assurance & Safety Management Systems Course.pdf
- RFQ – Quality Assurance Safety Management Systems Course\_Readvert

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## Published on

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