# ILABS/RFQ 2026/27:207

> This tender closed on 2026-10-02.

- **Reference:** ILABS/RFQ 2026/27:207
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-24
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-02 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Air transport](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/H51.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

ILABS/RFQ 2026/27:207

Provision of Land Access, Operational Support, Consultation, and Optional Pilot/Drone Services for Drone- Based Research Activities.

Response submission: scm2@tlabs.nrf.ac.za

## Documents

- RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf..pdf
- RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf
- RFQ for Land Access

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## Published on

- [National Research Foundation (NRF)](https://www.nrf.ac.za/ilabs-rfq-2026-27207/)

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