# THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER SERVICES TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AERIAL CENSUS IN MOKALA NATIONAL PARK FOR ARID RESEARCH UNIT - SCIENTIFIC SERVICES.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-31.

- **Reference:** RFQ-149-26
- **Issuer:** [South African National Parks](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-national-parks.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-18
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The SANParks RFQ seeks a service provider to supply helicopter services to conduct an annual aerial census in Mokala National Park for the Arid Research Unit - Scientific Services (RFQ-149-26).** The once-off operation in September 2026 requires a four-seater Jet Ranger or equivalent and about 32 survey hours, with strict safety, navigation, and wildlife survey capabilities.

#### Requirements
- Valid SACAA Air Operating Certificate (AOC) in bidder’s name.
- SACAA Air Operations Specification (OPSPEC) with General Air Service Class III, Aircraft Category H2.
- Valid Air Services License (ASL) Class III with Types G3, G10, G15 and ASL category H2.
- Valid Commercial Pilot License with Cull Rating for the dedicated pilot (SACAA).
- Combined 3rd party and passenger liability insurance minimum of R50,000,000 per incident; insurance reference and a letter of undertaking.
- Pilot hours: minimum 500 hours for aerial census; minimum 1000 hours for helicopter turbine/piston.
- Certified copies of pilot logbooks, licenses, medical, CRM, DG certificate, and pilot employment contracts.
- Aircraft specifications: safety equipment, emergency plan with flight-following, ground-to-air comms, high skids, wildlife-darting capability, GPS bearing for transects, removable/sliding doors, and real-time survey software.
- Registration and compliance: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance; proof of VAT registration.
- BBBEE: valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SBD forms 1, 4, 6.1, 7.2 completed.
- All bid documents (SBD forms, pricing schedule) completed on official forms.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 31 August 2026 at 12:00 (BID VALIDITY: 90 days) (RFQ-149-26).
- Submission method: bids must be emailed to SANParksSCMQuotations1@sanparks.org; submissions to other emails will not be accepted (RFQ-149-26).
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, SBD7.2; pricing schedule; company letterhead quotation; BBBEE proof; tax clearance or SARS PIN; CSD proof; pilot certificates and insurance documents (RFQ-149-26).
- Pre-qualifications: registration on the Central Supplier Database; tax compliance; valid SARS PIN; VAT status; proof of B-BBEE status.
- Attachments: the RFQ documentation and requirements are included in the attached document RFQ-149-26 ( Helicopter Services for Aerial Census in Mokala National Park.pdf).

## Description

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER SERVICES TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AERIAL CENSUS IN MOKALA NATIONAL PARK FOR ARID RESEARCH UNIT - SCIENTIFIC SERVICES.

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER SERVICES TO CONDUCT ANNUAL AERIAL CENSUS IN MOKALA NATIONAL PARK FOR ARID RESEARCH UNIT - SCIENTIFIC SERVICES.

Delivery Location: 643 LEYDS STREET - - PRETORIA - Special Conditions: BID RESPONSE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SENT TO THE DESIGNATED EMAIL ADDRESS

SANParksSCMQuotations1@sanparks.org

## Documents

- RFQ-149-26 - Helicopter Services for Aerial Census in Mokala National Park.pdf

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