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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-12.

- **Reference:** CGS-2026-031F
- **Issuer:** [Council for Geoscience](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-geoscience.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-14
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-12 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-23 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

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

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/386468854485282?p=XuEv8hCYZkkRy4Ld0M

## Documents

- TENDER DOCUMENT CGS-2026-031F.pdf..pdf
- PRICING\_SCHEDULE (Final) (003).pdf..pdf

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