Training: introductory remote sensing: physical principles, digital image processing training and geo-informatics 2: remote sensing, image processingClosed

Overview

Procurement of training services for Introductory Remote Sensing: Physical Principles, Digital Image Processing training and Geo-Informatics 2: Remote Sensing, Image Processing (one delegate). Bidders should be trained service providers with expertise in remote sensing, image processing and geo-informatics, capable of delivering a 3–5 day course (virtual or in-person) and providing facilitator credentials and related project experience. Closing date/time: 16 October 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ105/10/2026). Briefing/address and other conditions appear in attached TOR and POPIA documents.

Requirements

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and/or SARS tax compliance status (PIN) or CSD number; provide separate if part of a consortium.
• Proof of tax compliance and SARS PIN or CSD number; completed SBD forms: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; SBD7 signature if contracts are awarded.
• Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (employs specific goals scoring).
• Detailed company profile plus facilitator qualifications: track record in Introductory Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics 2 courses; 2–3 years facilitator experience; evidence of relevant projects.
• Compliance with the evaluation criteria: compliance screening, then price and specific-goals evaluation (80/20 system; up to 20 points for goals).
• Prices must include VAT; proposal must meet course specifications and service hours.
• Terms require potential SLA with the Department if awarded; adherence to GCC and any special conditions.
• Specific-goals claims must be supported with documentation; potential subcontracting limits apply.

(Document references: SBD 1/4/6.1 and POPIA; DSTI TOR and evaluation criteria in Tag A–TOR documents.)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 16 October 2026 at 11:00; late bids will not be considered.
• Submission method: proposals via email to tenders@dsti.gov.za (DSTI); hard-copy bids may be deposited in the bid box at DSTI CSIR campus, Brummeria, Pretoria (per SBD invitation).
• Documents to submit: Official SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1); tax/compliance documents (PIN or CSD); proof of BBBEE; company profile; facilitator CVs and project history; evidence of prior delivery of related courses; signed SBD7 if awarded.
• Registrations: CSD registration; SARS e-filing/TCS status or PIN; if applicable, CSD number for non-TCS bidders.
• Briefing: address provided (briefing details not explicitly mandated in the documents; see TOR for content and expectations; briefings may be arranged at the stated DSTI venue).
• Where to obtain documents: Tender documents are provided in attachments (see SBD and TOR documents); otherwise, follow DSTI procurement channels.

(Document references: SBD 1/4/6.1; Tag A–TOR documents; 7.1 submission via tenders@dsti.gov.za.)