ILABS/RFQ 2026/27:207Closed

Overview

Provision of Land Access, Operational Support, Consultation, and Optional Pilot/Drone Services for Drone-Based Research Activities. Bidders should be suitably qualified individuals, aviation clubs and licensed UAS operators with capability in land access, flight operations and regulatory compliance (UASOC/UASLA, RPL/RPC). Bids require registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and adherence to PPPFA rules (80/20, price vs. specific goals), with BBBEE documentation to claim points.

Requirements

• On-time, compliant submission via the listed channel; include SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and CSD Summary Report.
• CSD registration and tax compliance verification; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for specific goals.
• Pricing to be valid for 60 days, inclusive of VAT; 80/20 preference points with 20 for BBBEE.
• Administrative and technical readiness: landowner permissions, safe operating space (100 m × 100 m), site within 150 km of iThemba LABS, proof of landowner consent to place sealed radioactive sources, fire and first-aid readiness, safety procedures, and designated safety contact.
• Optional capabilities: UASOC/UASLA, pilot qualifications (RPL/RPC), drone models, insurance, and payload integration with NRF-provided 3 kg payload; pricing schedules to be submitted.
• Evaluation includes administrative compliance, functionality, price, and BBBEE; negotiations may follow shortlisting.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2 October 2026 at 09:00 (RFQ for Land Access.pdf lists 11:00 as closing time).
• Submission method: Electronic submission to scm2@tlabs.nrf.ac.za; (RFQ doc lists scm2@tlabs.ac.za).
• Documents to submit: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD Summary Report, pricing schedule, and completed pricing forms; ensure mandatory RFQ requirements are included.
• Registrations: CSD registration and tax-compliance verification.
• Briefing: Not explicitly stated; briefing location provided (iThemba Old Faure Rd, Cape Town 7130).
• Documents to obtain: RFQ text and pricing schedule attached to the RFQ (see RFQ for Land Access.pdf).