# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RPAS/UAS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (UASMT) COURSE

> This tender closed on 2026-09-16.

- **Reference:** RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/UASMT COURSE/131/2026-B
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-16 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The NRF/SAEON invites quotes to appoint a service provider to deliver Unmanned Aerial System Maintenance Technician (UASMT) training and certification for one SAEON employee, with online delivery preferred.** The contract is a one-off supply for UASMT training, certification, and delivery of certificates to Gqeberha.

#### Requirements
- SACAA accreditation or SACAA-recognised certification to conduct UASMT training (Mandatory).
- SACAA-approved/recognised training facility proof (Mandatory).
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS or CSD registration; provide separate TCS/PINs for consortiums; CSD number if no TCS.
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Proof of authority to sign bid (e.g., company resolution).
- B-BBEE: valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; specific goals as applicable (points for BBBEE ownership/affiliations).
- Safety/OSH: COID-related documents, Letter of Good Standing, Section 37.2 agreement, health and safety plan; indemnity forms for personnel.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 16 September 2026 at 11:00; late bids are not considered. (RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/UASMT COURSE/131/2026)
- Submission method: PDF documents via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za (only PDFs accepted).
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1 (Procurement Invitation) with SBD 4, SBD 6.1; SBD 3.1 pricing schedule;Proofs of SACAA accreditation, CSD, TCS/PIN, BBBEE, authority, and safety documents; local content where applicable. (See Returnable Documents Checklist)
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS tax compliance (PIN/TCS); SACAA accreditation; COID/Good Standing.
- Briefing session: Not specified.
- Where to get bid documents: RFQ attached/readvertisement (RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/UASMT COURSE/131/2026; RFQ - UASMT_Readvertisement.pdf).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RPAS/UAS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (UASMT) COURSE

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RPAS/UAS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (UASMT) COURSE

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

## Documents

- RFQ - UASMT\_Readvertisement.pdf

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