Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Kwa-Zulu Natal - Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal WildlifeLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
22 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 peter brown drive - Montrose - Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170392
Ezemvelo KZN wildlife requires the hire of a helicopter with a complete crew for biological survey, management operations, and mountain rescue operations for a period of one year. The contract is a request for quotation (RFQ 04/09/2026) and is subject to the 80/20 preferential procurement system. Bidders must attend a compulsory virtual briefing on microsoft teams and submit their quotation by email in pdf format before the closing time, as late or incorrectly submitted bids will be disqualified.
Compulsory briefing: Attend the Microsoft Teams briefing on 17 September 2026 at 10:00am and ensure the attendance register is signed; failure to sign will disqualify the bid.
Submission: Email the quotation in PDF format to [email protected] before 22 September 2026 at 11:00am. Use RFQ number RFQ 04/09/2026 as the subject reference. Submit as a single email; if large, compress into one ZIP file. More than one email or non-PDF format will invalidate the bid.
CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at the time of closing; non-registration leads to disqualification. Provide the CSD number and ensure details are up to date.
Tax compliance: Submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate, or provide a CSD number if no PIN is available. Each party in a consortium or joint venture must submit separate proof.
Preference points: The 80/20 system applies (80 points price, 20 points specific goals). Claim points for at least 51% black-owned and at least 51% black women-owned businesses, verified via CSD report attached as proof.
Pricing: Complete SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule (Professional Services) with rates per hour for Biological Survey, Management Operations, and Mountain Rescue Operations, excluding VAT, plus 15% VAT and grand total. Offer must be valid for 90 calendar days from closing date.
Mandatory forms: Complete and sign SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and the Authority to Sign a Bid form, along with proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39976985882254?p=vweKBtwJvVe0vTPF6A
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
1 peter brown drive - Montrose - Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal - 3201
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AI Document Analysis Stages
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - HIRE OF A HELICOPTER WITH A COMPLETE CREW FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.pdf (RFQ)15 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ - HIRE OF A HELICOPTER WITH A COMPLETE CREW FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.pdf
Hire of a helicopter with a complete crew for biological survey, management operations and mountain rescue operations for a period of one year for Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. The RFQ number is RFQ 04/09/2026. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 17 September 2026 at 10:00am on Microsoft Teams. Bids must be submitted by email to [email protected] before the closing time. The closing date is 22 September 2026 at 11:00am. The validity period is 90 calendar days from the closing date. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) at the time of closing. The tender will use the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system. Bidders must complete and submit all required SBD forms, including SBD 1, SBD 6.2, and SBD 8, along with the bidder's disclosure and declaration forms. The bidder must provide a SARS PIN or TCS certificate, and a CSD registration number. The bid must be compressed into a single zip file and sent in one email. The bidder must state the RFQ number in the subject line. The contract will be subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and the Supply Chain Management Policy of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
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Organization
Kwa-Zulu Natal - Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal WildlifeContact Person
Mfundo Freeman Shezi
Phone
033-845-1631
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Phase1
Compliance and completeness screening: standard bid documents, CSD registration, not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters, no restrictions, no forged documents, signed attendance at briefing, JV/Consortium requirements
Phase2
Preferential points: 80/20 or 90/10 system as per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022
Phase3
Price and preference points evaluation
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 5 of 2009
Relevant to public transport, fleet, logistics and subsidised transport service contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 93 of 1996
Relevant to roadworthiness, vehicle compliance and operator requirements in transport contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Address
1 Peter Brown Dr, Town Bush Valley, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Contact
033-845-1631[email protected]www.kznwildlife.com1 Peter Brown Dr, Town Bush Valley, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, South Africa
Key Personnel
Median Estimate
R 2 437 540
Range
Based on 8 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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