Awarded Tender: Aerial fire fighting services tender – western cape (2027–2030) | LG-01 2026-2027 | tenders SA
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to Kishugu Aviation for R 49 000 000 00.
AwardedLG-01 2026-2027
Award Information
Award Value
R 49 000 000 00
Winning Supplier
Kishugu Aviation
Type: EME
Services: Professional
Appointment of a service provider to render aerial fire fighting support services or any other disaster related events in the western cape for the period 01 april 2027 up to and including 31 march 2030 on a “call when needed” basis (on standby for the high fire seasons for the duration of contract). The services may also be required on an “as and when needed basis” for the low fire seasons for the duration of the contract.
Appointment of a service provider to render aerial fire fighting support services or any other disaster related events in the western cape for the period 01 april 2027 up to and including 31 march 2030 on a “call when needed” basis (on standby for the high fire seasons for the duration of contract). The services may also be required on an “as and when needed basis” for the low fire seasons for the duration of the contract.
What the tender required and what the award supports
Source material and existing AI analysis appear first. Supplier conclusions remain qualified by the evidence Tenders-SA holds.
Summary
The department of local government in the western cape is seeking a service provider to render aerial fire fighting support services and assist with other disaster-related events across the province. The contract will run from 1 april 2027 to 31 march 2030, with services required on standby during high fire seasons and on an as-needed basis during low fire seasons. Bidders must submit their proposals by 14 august 2026.
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technical scope
10 sourced criteria
financial capacity
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pricing
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compliance returnables
8 sourced criteria
evaluation
4 sourced criteria
experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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delivery contract
5 sourced criteria
equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Submit bids in a clearly marked envelope with the bidder's address details on the back, using official forms only (do not re-type or separate).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Bid Specification Committee and Supply Chain Management contacts available via www.westerncape.gov.za
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Inferred operational need
Deposit bids in the blue tender box marked "Local Government" at Ground Floor, 80 St Georges Mall, Waldorf Building, Cape Town, 8000, before the closing time of 14 August 2026 at 11:00.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
3Mandatory requirement
The bid must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Threshold: 60 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
4Inferred operational need
All bids are subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable special conditions.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
5Inferred operational need
Scope: Appointment of a service provider to render aerial fire-fighting support services or disaster-related event support in the Western Cape.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
6Inferred operational need
Service basis:
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
7Inferred operational need
On standby during high fire seasons for the contract duration.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
8Inferred operational need
Available on an "as and when needed" basis during low fire seasons for the contract duration.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
12Mandatory requirement
Prospective service providers must indicate their intention of attending the compulsory virtual briefing session as per the requirements stated at point 4.2 of the Terms of Reference included in the attached bid/ tender document. No proposals will be accepted from prospective service providers who did not attend the virtual compulsory briefing session.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
13Mandatory requirement
Bids must be submitted in a clearly marked envelope with the bidder's address details on the back.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
14Inferred operational need
Use official bid forms only (do not re-type or separate). Failure to adhere may result in disqualification.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
15Inferred operational need
- Bid validity period: 60 days from closing date.
Threshold: 60 days
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
23Delivery obligation
The successful bidder must be willing to sign a written contract form (WCBD 7.1) and/or a Service Level Agreement.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
24Delivery obligation
The service provider must be capable of providing aerial fire fighting support on standby during high fire seasons and on an "as and when needed" basis during low fire seasons for the contract period (1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030).
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Kishugu Aviation.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
25Delivery obligation
Contract period: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Kishugu Aviation as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 49000000 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
26Inferred operational need
Bid is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable special conditions.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.