# Appointment of a service provider to provide accredited drone pilot training

> This tender closed on 2026-09-14.

- **Reference:** SAST/RFQ/2026/487
- **Issuer:** [The South African State Theatre](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/the-south-african-state-theatre.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-14 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an accredited drone pilot training service to train three South African State Theatre staff.** Bidders must be SACAA-accredited (ATO or declared training organization) and capable of delivering theory, practical training, and meals at Pretoria.

#### Requirements
- Accredited to provide drone pilot training (ATO or SACAA declared training organization). (SAST-RFQ-2026-487-Drone-pilot-training 2.pdf)
- Course content: Air Law, Principles of Flight, Construction & Parts, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, Radio License, and Drone License post-training. (Doc text)
- Training for 3 employees; inclusive of breakfast and lunch. (Doc text)
- Mandatory evidence: at least 3 reference letters for similar training in last 5 years; CV and qualifications of proposed instructors; valid accreditation certificate. (Phase 2 criteria) (Doc text)
- Compliance documents: CSD registration, SARS PIN/TCS, B-BBEE certificate,Certified ID copies, GCC initialed, POPIA consent, etc. (Phase 1) (Doc text)
- Evaluation: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals under PPPFA; adherence to procurement rules and submission of required documents. (Doc text)

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 14 September 2026 at 11:00; clarification deadline 10 September 16:30 (rfq@statetheatre.co.za). (SBD 1 Part A)
- Submission: via email to RFQ@statetheatre.co.za with RFQ number in the subject. (SBD 1 Part A)
- Documents to submit: SBD 1 Part A & B, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (if claiming points), CSD proof, SARS TCS PIN or VAT, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, reference letters, CVs and instructor qualifications, accreditation certificate, POPIA consent, GCC, company details and IDs. (Phase 1/2 details) (SAST RFQ doc)
- Briefing: N/A (compulsory briefing shown as not applicable). (SBD 1)
- Where to obtain documents: from the SAST RFQ package (SAST-RFQ-2026-487-Drone-pilot-training 2.pdf).

## Description

Appointment of a service provider to provide accredited drone pilot training

Appointment of a service provider to provide accredited drone pilot training

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- SAST-RFQ-2026-487-Drone-pilot-training 2.pdf..pdf
- SAST-RFQ-2026-487-Drone-pilot-training 2.pdf

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