Appointment of a service provider to assist in establishing the feasibility of using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the inspection of radio navigation aidsClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to assist in establishing the feasibility of using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the inspection of radio navigation aids. ATNS invites proposals from bidders with UAS flight inspection capability to supply, deliver, commission, operate and maintain a UAS Flight Inspection system for inspecting VOR, DME and ILS at identified sites (e.g., King Phalo FAEL and Gauteng airports).

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience with UAS-based inspection of radio navigation aids; provide at least one reference letter.
• Day/night operation capability; provide proof and details on night operation management.
• Environmental specs: operation 5–40 C; wind tolerance 40–56 km/h; humidity 30–80%; rainfall 4–5 mm/hr; provide IP rating.
• Protection against electromagnetic interference and susceptibility; explanation of safeguards.
• Compliance and pre-qualifications: valid SARS Tax Clearance PIN (valid for 120 days); Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; CIPC documents; shareholder certificates; ID copies; valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs).
• Alignment with PFMA/PPPFA and integrated bid structure; full responsiveness across all volumes (A–D) as a cohesive whole.
• Data privacy considerations aligned with POPIA in contracting.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 31 July 2026, 11:00 CAT. (Volume 1A)
• Briefing: 8 July 2026, 12:00 CAT via Microsoft Teams (non-mandatory). (Volume 1A)
• Submission method: online via the National Treasury e-Submission (e-Tender) system; hard copies to ATNS Bruma if required. (Volume 1A)
• Bid structure: three parcels — Parcel A Administrative & Mandatory; Parcel B Technical; Parcel C Price & Specific Goals. (Volume 1A)
• Documents to submit (in line with Volume 1A/1C): SBD 1, SBD 3.2 Pricing Schedule, SBD 6.1, CSD report, CIPC documents, shareholder certificates, ID copies, valid B-BBEE certificate; SARS Tax Clearance; etc. (Volume 1A, Volume 1C)
• Questions/clarifications: responses via Form Appendix A by 24 July 2026, 17:00 CAT. (Volume 1A)
• Where to obtain bid documents: volumes 1A–1C (and Volumes 2–4 for technical specs) as attached. (Volume 1A, Volume 1C)