# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING SUPPORT SERVICES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER RELATED EVENTS IN THE WESTERN CAPE FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2027 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 2030 ON A “CALL WHEN NEEDED” BASIS (ON STANDBY FOR THE HIGH FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF CONTRACT). THE SERVICES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED ON AN “AS AND WHEN NEEDED BASIS” FOR THE LOW FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-14.

- **Reference:** LG-01 2026-2027
- **Issuer:** [Western Cape - Local Government](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/western-cape-local-government.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-14 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-21 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING SUPPORT SERVICES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER RELATED EVENTS IN THE WESTERN CAPE FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2027 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 2030 ON A “CALL WHEN NEEDED” BASIS (ON STANDBY FOR THE HIGH FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF CONTRACT).** The services may also be required on an “AS AND WHEN NEEDED BASIS” for the low fire seasons. The contract period runs from 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with on-call delivery for high seasons and ad hoc support in low seasons.

#### Requirements
- Attendance at the compulsory virtual briefing session (per Terms of Reference 4.2); no proposals will be accepted without attendance. 
- Compliance with the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable special conditions; successful bidder to sign WCBD 7.1 contract form and/or a Service Level Agreement if applicable.
- Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed), in a clearly marked envelope, and delivered to the correct tender box before the closing time.
- No late or non-compliant submissions (telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or e-mail bids are not accepted).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 14 August 2026 at 11:00. Briefing: 21 July 2026 at 11:00, Mandatory, via Microsoft Teams (online). 
- Submission method: Bids must be deposited in the blue tender box at 80, St Georges Mall, Waldorf Building, Cape Town. The box is open 24/7; late bids will not be accepted.
- Documents to complete and submit: Official bid forms (not re-typed); any required price schedules and related documents; be prepared to sign WCBD 7.1 and Service Level Agreement if applicable.
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: Not explicitly listed in the excerpt; refer to GCC and Terms of Reference for contract conditions.
- Briefing session details: Mandatory virtual briefing via Microsoft Teams on 21 July 2026 at 11:00. Indicate intention to attend per the Terms of Reference; non-attendance excludes proposal submission. 
- Where to obtain bid documents: From Administrative Enquiries (Ms C. Johnson) per the Bid Cover document LG-01 2026-2027. (1 Bid Cover document-LG-01 2026-2027.pdf)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING SUPPORT SERVICES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER RELATED EVENTS IN THE WESTERN CAPE FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2027 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 2030 ON A “CALL WHEN NEEDED” BASIS (ON STANDBY FOR THE HIGH FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF CONTRACT). THE SERVICES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED ON AN “AS AND WHEN NEEDED BASIS” FOR THE LOW FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER AERIAL FIRE FIGHTING SUPPORT SERVICES OR ANY OTHER DISASTER RELATED EVENTS IN THE WESTERN CAPE FOR THE PERIOD 01 APRIL 2027 UP TO AND INCLUDING 31 MARCH 2030 ON A “CALL WHEN NEEDED” BASIS (ON STANDBY FOR THE HIGH FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF CONTRACT). THE SERVICES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED ON AN “AS AND WHEN NEEDED BASIS” FOR THE LOW FIRE SEASONS FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT.

Conditions: Prospective service providers must indicate their intention of attending the compulsory virtual briefing session as per the requirements stated at point 4.2 of the Terms of Reference included in the attached bid/ tender document. No proposals will be accepted from prospective service providers who did not attend the virtual compulsory briefing session. Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams Platform - Online

## Documents

- 1 Bid Cover document-LG-01 2026-2027.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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