# THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ROUTINE AND AD-HOC HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT, SERVICING AND SUPPLY / OVERHAUL

> This tender closed on 2026-09-29.

- **Reference:** KNP-003-26
- **Issuer:** [South African National Parks](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-national-parks.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-20
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-29 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Air transport](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/H51.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The appointment of a service provider for routine and ad-hoc helicopter maintenance support, servicing and supply / overhaul of parts and spare parts to SANParks for five years.** Bidders should have AS350B3 and H125 maintenance capability, SACAA AMO approval, access to Airbus OEM data/parts, ISO 9001, appropriate insurance, COIDA and tax/CSD compliance, and strong financials.

#### Requirements
- SACAA Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approval with ratings for AS350B3 and H125. (SANPARKS BID DOCUMENT -KNP-003-26 - Helicopter Maintenance Repair Logistics - Air Services.pdf)
- Direct access to Airbus Helicopters OEM data and genuine spare parts channels for AS350B3/H125. (same)
- Hangar Keeper's Liability Insurance and Products/Completed Operations Insurance minimum R60 million; insurer undertaking accepted at bid time. (same)
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification. (same)
- Financial capability: evidence of at least R20 million funding/commitment; valid within 3 months. (same)
- COIDA good standing. (same)
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS; or CSD registration if no TCS. (same)
- Central Supplier Database registration (mandatory). (same)
- B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit. (same)
- Phase 2: five appointment letters and reference letters from different clients showing 10+ years’ helicopter maintenance experience. (same)
- Phase 2: CVs and qualifications for key personnel, including SACAA Airbus AME (10+ years AS350) and SACAA/Airbus AS350 Airframe Instructor (10+ years). (same)
- Phase 2: Training and Skills Transfer Programme with 7 requirements (annual training, durations, assessments, certificates, etc.). (same)

Phase 3 governs price evaluation (80/20 or 90/10) and goals scoring. (same)

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 29 September 2026 at 11:00. (SANPARKS BID DOCUMENT - Helicopter…pdf)
- Delivery: bids to the Bid Box, Supply Chain Management Unit, Skukuza Admin Block, Kruger National Park; in official forms, no late submissions, no internet/email submissions. (same)
- Documents to submit: Returnable documents and Standard Bidding Documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, SBD7.2) plus Pricing Schedule and Annexures; include Tax PIN/CSD, B-BBEE, COIDA, etc. (same)
- Registrations: verify CSD registration; tax compliance via SARS PIN/TCS; COIDA letter; POPIA compliance where applicable. (same)
- Briefing: Not Applicable. (same)
- Queries: in writing to SCM Manager Fhatuwani Matshili; responses may be posted online. (same)
- Documents availability: bid documents are attached (Annexures and Part A/B) and may be accessed via SANParks portal. (same)

## Description

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ROUTINE AND AD-HOC HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT, SERVICING AND SUPPLY / OVERHAUL

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ROUTINE AND AD-HOC HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT, SERVICING AND SUPPLY / OVERHAUL OF PARTS AND SPARE PARTS TO THE SANPARKS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- Annexure A - KNP-003-26 - Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract for Services.pdf..pdf
- SANPARKS BID DOCUMENT -KNP-003-26 - Helicopter Maintenance Repair Logistics - Air Services.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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