APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF AIRBORNE HYPERSPECTRAL SURVEYS FOR THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) MONTHS.Closed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to conduct airborne hyperspectral surveys for the Council for Geoscience for a two-month period. The project covers VNIR/SWIR data over Vioolsdrif and Springbok (Northern Cape) with 3 m GSD, delivered in ENVI-readable formats, including ground-truth spectra, processing reports and data backups. Bidders must demonstrate capability in airborne hyperspectral acquisition, processing, and delivery of all specified outputs.

Requirements

• Full VNIR/SWIR coverage: 400–2500 nm; ground resolution 3 m or better; VNIR 5 nm, SWIR 15 nm.
• Ground-truth spectra collection during surveys.
• Two-envelope bidding (technical and pricing) per CGS tender rules.
• Demonstrable capability: aircraft, airborne system and qualified personnel; list of personnel with roles.
• CVs for Project Chief, Processing Chief, and Pilots; evidence of substantial relevant experience.
• Deliverables: ENVI-readable data, full acquisition/processing report, calibration and metadata, backup of data for 1 year.
• Compliance: licenses (Air Service Licence, SACAA AOC, AMO), safety/insurance (public aviation/liability, professional indemnity), evacuation/contingency plans.
• Compliance documents: SARS Tax Clearance (TCS PIN) or CSD registration; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SBD forms; CSD/JV documents if applicable.
• Data ownership: CGS retains ownership of all data.
• Evaluation: mandatory criteria (Gate 1), functional (Gate 2, min 80 points), administrative (Gate 3), price and specific goals (Gate 4).

How to Apply

• Deadline and briefing: questions by 25 September 2026; briefing 23 September 2026 at 11:00 (Virtual, Microsoft Teams); closing date 12 October 2026 at 11:00.
• Submission method: two sealed envelopes (technical and price) submitted together in an outer envelope to the CGS Tender Box at 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria.
• Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD proof or SARS TCS PIN, joint venture/consortium documents if applicable, BBBEE certificate, tax clearance, CVs, technical and price proposals, central supplier database details, and the pricing schedule in a separate envelope (reference: Pricing_Schedule (Final) (003).pdf).
• Registrations: CSD, SARS tax compliance; validity of licenses; proof of insurance.
• Attachments: bid documents are CGS-2026-031F and Pricing Schedule (Final) (003).pdf. Attachments define mandatory specs, evaluation criteria, and deliverables.