REQUEST FOR THIRTY-SIX MONTHS OF PORTABLE TWO-WAY AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER RADIO’S FOR SUPPLY AS AND WHEN REQUIRED, SERVICING, REPAIRS, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND SUBSCRIPTION OF AIRTIME-iTalk radios NON-NFC PORTABLE TO BE PROVIDED AT POLOKWANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.Closed

Overview

GAAL invites bids for thirty-six months of portable two-way air band transceiver radios, including supply as and when required, servicing, repairs, routine maintenance and monthly subscription of airtime (iTalk Non-NFC), to be provided at Polokwane International Airport. Suitable bidders are radio equipment suppliers with ICASA-registered radios, a proven maintenance capability, and experience in airport operations and interoperability with ATC communications.

Requirements

• Provide portable two-way air band radios (x20) with servicing, repairs, routine maintenance and airtime subscription; ensure compatibility with current ATC radios and non-NFC portable radios.
• Radios must cover a minimum 10 km radius and supply an apron operations frequency channel approved by ICASA.
• Radios must be traceable with a verifiable track record in portable two-way radios and be compatible with the airport’s communication systems.
• Administrative/compliance readiness: complete all required bid documents, including SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Pricing Schedule, and CSD registration; provide proof of tax compliance and other required verifications.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 28 July 2026 at 11:00; questions close 27 July 2026.
• Submission method: bids may be deposited in the GAAL bid box (Admin Block, N1 North to Makhado, Polokwane) and/or emailed to scmgroup@gaal.co.za.
• Documents to complete and submit (from attached bid package):
  • Invitat ion to Bid (SBD 1), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), SBD 6.1 Preference Points Form, Pricing Schedule/Quotation, Full CSD report, Proof of address (not older than 3 months), Medical certificate for disability (if applicable), VAT/TAX compliance documents, and a detailed Pricing Schedule.
  • Exhibit 1: Administrative/mandatory documents; Exhibit 2: Pricing Schedule; Exhibit 3: SBD 6.1 Preference Points.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance Status (PIN from SARS) or alternative; Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; VAT registration; no bids from persons in the service of the state.
• Briefing session: not indicated; refer to bid documents for any mandatory briefing if applicable.
• Obtain bid documents: refer to the GAAL invitation and attached SPECIFICATION FOR TWO-WAY RADIO'S 21 JULY 2026 DD.pdf for technical and administrative details.