# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF AERIAL FIREFIGHTING STANDBY SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FOR THE NON-SUMMER PERIOD

> This tender closed on 2026-06-30.

- **Reference:** GRDM31/25-26
- **Issuer:** [Garden Route District Local Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/garden-route-district-local-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-30 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of aerial firefighting standby services for a three-year period (non-summer periods).** The GRDM seeks accredited aerial firefighting service providers to supply standby and ad hoc firefighting/command aircraft for the Garden Route District, with stand-by requirements tied to Fire Danger Index forecasts and a central landing base.

Who should consider bidding: operators with SACAA licencing and proof of capability in aerial firefighting, including required aircraft capacity, insurance, and local compliance. Key capabilities include at least three aircraft (1 dedicated standby, 1 ad hoc command and control, 1 ad hoc fire suppression) and base/location leasing, with appropriate crew and training.

#### Requirements
- SACAA licence and Aircraft Operators Certificate for fire suppression, G8/G15 capabilities.
- Minimum water capacity of 800 litres per firefighting resource; ability to troop at least 6 personnel.
- Aircraft type/capacities must be specified in the bid.
- Central landing base within GRDM area; base lease or proof of location.
- Availability of a fuel bowser; radio communications equipment.
- Insurance: public liability (≥R20,000,000) and professional indemnity; proof required.
- Minimum of three firefighting aircraft tendered (1 dedicated standby, 1 ad hoc command/control, 1 ad hoc fire suppression) with aircraft details.
- Tax/compliance: valid Tax Clearance PIN (TCS) or CSD number; municipal rates/leases for locality; B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits.
- Audited financial statements if applicable; training provisions for partners’ firefighters.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 June 2026 at 11:00 (GRDM/31/25-26) (see tender docs).
- Submit via The Bid Box at Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George 6529; clearly mark envelope with bid number and title. Hand delivery or courier; faxes/emails not accepted.
- Documents to submit (as applicable): MBD 1 Part A; MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule; MBD 4, MBD 5, MBD 6.1, MBD 7.1, MBD 8, MBD 9; Annexure A; past experience; municipal account/lease; pricing schedule (firm prices) including VAT.
- Registrations: SARS TCS PIN; Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; tax/compliance status; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Briefing session: None.
- Where to obtain bid docs: GRDM Tender Document package (GRDM3125-26) and contact Ms. Sandisa Gologolo (sandisa@gardenroute.gov.za) for documents (Tender availability details in the PDFs).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF AERIAL FIREFIGHTING STANDBY SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FOR THE NON-SUMMER PERIOD

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF AERIAL FIREFIGHTING STANDBY SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FOR THE NON-SUMMER PERIOD

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- GRDM3125-26 Appointment of a Service Provider for the Procurement of Standby Serivices Non - Summer Period - TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf..pdf
- GRDM3125-26 Appointment of a Service Provider for the Procurement of Standby Serivices Non - Summer Period - TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf

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