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

> This tender closed on 2026-07-31.

- **Reference:** ATNS/RFP02/06/2026/27/UAS\_FLIGHT\_INSPECTION
- **Issuer:** [Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/air-traffic-and-navigation-services-company-limited.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-29
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-31 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-08 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

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

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

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Platform: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 369 652 063 655 04 Passcode: 9Rd9Fd9z

## Documents

- Volume 2 to 4 - UAS Flight Inspection.pdf..pdf
- Volume 1B - UAS Flight Inspection.pdf..pdf
- Volume 1A - UAS Flight Inspection.pdf..pdf
- Volume 1C - UAS Flight Inspection.xlsx..xlsx

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## Published on

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