# REQUEST FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER TO OFFER BASIC DRONE PILOT COURSE (REMOTE PILOT LICENCE – RPC ) FOR LANDFILL AUDITS, MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

> This tender closed on 2026-10-20.

- **Reference:** RFQ256 AM (26/27)
- **Issuer:** [National - Environment, Forestry and Fisheries](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-environment-forestry-and-fisheries.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-20 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO OFFER BASIC DRONE PILOT COURSE (REMOTE PILOT LICENCE – RPC) FOR LANDFILL AUDITS, MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS.** The Department invites SACAA-accredited trainers to bid; the service provider must submit a valid SACAA accreditation certificate showing organisation approval number and validity period.

This training targets municipal waste officials and related staff, delivered as a 5-day, face-to-face RPC course around Pretoria, for about 13 officials, with costs including venue and catering. Training materials must be provided to each delegate.

#### Requirements
- SACAA accreditation plus a valid certificate showing organisation approval number and validity period.
- Capacity to deliver the Basic RPC course (Annexure A) over 5 days, including training materials for each delegate.
- Venue around Pretoria; cost to include venue and catering for the duration.
- About 13 officials; training occurs on-site for waste/environmental compliance roles.
- Quotes must be on official letterhead, include VAT, supplier’s CSD (MAAA) number, and banking details.
- Compliance: 90-day RFQ validity; all taxes and delivery costs included; no delivery before official order.
- Preference points: to claim specific goals (Black ownership, Women, or Persons with Disabilities) via SBD6.1, medical certificate (disability), SANAS/CIPC B-BBEE documentation, and CIPC Ownership Certificate.
- SBD forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1) completed and signed; tax compliance PIN or CSD number.

(Annexure A and RFQ 256 AM (26/27) outline these requirements; see RFQ Basic Drone Pilot Training.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 20-OCT-2026 at 11:00; RFQ validity 90 days from closing date; no compulsory briefing.
- Submission method: email Quotations1@dffe.gov.za; include RFQ number in the subject.
- Documents to submit: formal quotation on company letterhead; completed SBDs (SBD4, SBD6.1), CSD report, VAT details, CSD MAAA number; SACAA accreditation certificate; training outline/materials; price and delivery details.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: SACAA accreditation; tax compliance status (PIN or CSD number); potential PRE-approval checks during evaluation.
- Clarifications: RFQ enquiries to rfqenquiries@dffe.gov.za; responses to Quotations1@dffe.gov.za (RFQ 256 AM (26/27)).

## Description

REQUEST FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER TO OFFER BASIC DRONE PILOT COURSE (REMOTE PILOT LICENCE – RPC ) FOR LANDFILL AUDITS, MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

REQUEST FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER TO OFFER BASIC DRONE PILOT COURSE (REMOTE PILOT LICENCE – RPC ) FOR LANDFILL AUDITS, MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS

Conditions: The service provider must be accredited by South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) The service provider must submit a valid copy of certificate as proof of accreditation with SACAA. The accreditation certificate must clearly indicate organisation approval number and validity period.

## Documents

- RFQ Basic Drone Pilot Training.pdf..pdf
- RFQ Basic Drone Pilot Training.pdf

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