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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Location
Gauteng
Closed On
18 Feb 2026
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Tender Type
RFP
Delivery Location
Meiring Naudé Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Feb 2026
The council for scientific and industrial research (csir) is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide unmanned, remotely piloted airship services for radar flight trials on an as‑required basis over a two‑year period. Bidders must demonstrate suitable airship capability, licensed remote pilots and compliance with safety, technical and financial requirements.
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RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdf
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 16:30
Venue
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This briefing session took place during the tender period.
Two-Year Period.
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BID RESPONSE DOCUMENTS MAY BE DEPOSITED IN THE BID BOX SITUATED AT (STREET ADDRESS)
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The CSIR requires that all tender submissions be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Should tender file size
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exceed 25MB, bidders submit tender in multiple emails. Use the tender number and description of the tender as the
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subject on your email.
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BIDDING PROCEDURE ENQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED
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TO TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
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CONTACT PERSON CONTACT PERSON
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TELEPHONE
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NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER
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FACSIMILE NUMBER FACSIMILE NUMBER
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E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
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SUPPLIER INFORMATION
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NAME OF BIDDER
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POSTAL ADDRESS
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STREET ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE
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NUMBER CODE NUMBER
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CELLPHONE
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NUMBER
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FACSIMILE
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NUMBER CODE NUMBER
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E-MAIL ADDRESS
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VAT REGISTRATION
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NUMBER
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SUPPLIER TAX CENTRAL
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COMPLIANCE COMPLIANCE SUPPLIER
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OR
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STATUS SYSTEM PIN: DATABASE
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No: MAAA
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1 ARE YOU
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2 ARE YOU A
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THE ACCREDITED Yes No
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FOREIGN BASED
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REPRESENTATIVE
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SUPPLIER FOR THE
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IN SOUTH AFRICA Yes No [IF YES, ANSWER THE
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GOODS /SERVICES
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FOR THE GOODS QUESTIONNAIRE
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/WORKS OFFERED?
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/SERVICES /WORKS [IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] BELOW]
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OFFERED?
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QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS
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IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES
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NO
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DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO
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DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO
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DOES THE ENTITY HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO
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IS THE ENTITY LIABLE IN THE RSA FOR ANY FORM OF TAXATION? YES NO
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IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER FOR A TAX
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COMPLIANCE STATUS SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS) AND IF
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NOT REGISTER AS PER 2.3 BELOW.
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PART B: TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING
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1. BID SUBMISSION:
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1.1. BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED BY THE STIPULATED TIME TO THE CORRECT ADDRESS. LATE BIDS WILL NOT
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BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION.
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1.2. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE OFFICIAL FORMS PROVIDED–(NOT TO BE RE-TYPED) OR IN THE
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MANNER PRESCRIBED IN THE BID DOCUMENT.
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1.3. THIS BID IS SUBJECT TO THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK ACT, 2000 AND THE
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PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2022, THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (GCC)
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AND, IF APPLICABLE, ANY OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT.
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1.4. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL IN AND SIGN A WRITTEN CONTRACT FORM
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(SBD7).
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2. TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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2.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS.
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2.2 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) ISSUED BY SARS TO
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ENABLE THE ORGAN OF STATE TO VERIFY THE TAXPAYER’S PROFILE AND TAX STATUS.
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2.3 APPLICATION FOR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) PIN MAY BE MADE VIA E-FILING THROUGH THE SARS WEBSITE
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WWW.SARS.GOV.ZA.
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2.4 BIDDERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT A PRINTED TCS CERTIFICATE TOGETHER WITH THE BID.
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2.5 IN BIDS WHERE CONSORTIA / JOINT VENTURES / SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE INVOLVED, EACH PARTY MUST SUBMIT A
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SEPARATE TCS CERTIFICATE / PIN / CSD NUMBER.
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2.6 WHERE NO TCS PIN IS AVAILABLE BUT THE BIDDER IS REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD),
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A CSD NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED.
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2.7 NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE, COMPANIES WITH DIRECTORS
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WHO ARE PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE, OR CLOSE CORPORATIONS WITH MEMBERS PERSONS IN THE
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SERVICE OF THE STATE.”
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NB: FAILURE TO PROVIDE / OR COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICULARS MAY RENDER THE
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BID INVALID.
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SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ...................................................
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CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED: ...................................................
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(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution)
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DATE: ...................................................
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CSIR Tender Documentation
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Annexure B
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Scope of Services for the supply of Airship flight services for Radar Flight
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Trials over a period of 2 years
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1. INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL
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Proposals are hereby invited that have a proven track record for the supply of Airship flight
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services for Radar Flight Trials on an “As Required” basis over a period of 2 years.
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The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain capability, pricing and general
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information on the business of potential Contractors for the CSIR to determine the Contractor
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most capable of providing the service.
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This RFP document details and incorporates, as far as possible, the tasks and
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responsibilities of the potential bidder required by the CSIR.
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This RFP does not constitute an offer to do business with the CSIR, but merely serves as an
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invitation to bidder(s) to facilitate a requirements-based decision process.
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Responses to this Request for Proposal (RFP) (hereinafter referred to as a Bid or a
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Proposal) are requested from suitably qualified entities with a proven track record
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(hereinafter referred to as a Respondent or Bidder) for the provision of the required services
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which complies to the requirements as described below.
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The CSIR needs to perform functional and performance verification testing of airborne radar
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sensors from time to time on an as required basis. Airship technology that provides a low-risk
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environment for equipment and personnel is required to evaluate and demonstrate the
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performance of Radar sensors.
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The capabilities and services required from the supplier for this purpose is listed and
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described further in Section 3.1 “Scope of Work”
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2. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
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All proposals are to be submitted in a format specified in this enquiry However, bidders are
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welcome to submit additional / alternative proposals over and above the originally specified
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format.
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2.1. Technical Proposal
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The following must be submitted as part of the technical proposal:
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a. Company profile describing
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o Company structure and ownership
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o Company capability and the number of years experience with the airship
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technology
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b. Detailed Technical Proposal must include:
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o Specifications and description of the airship(s) available
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o The proposed test site including exact location, features visible within 5km from
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test site, infrastructure available at test site (Power, internet, personnel
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environment)
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o Safety certification and SACAA registration
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o Breakdown of the services offered to the CSIR to conduct the required Radar
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measurement/evaluation campaign with CSIR Radar Payload integrated with the
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Airship
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c. Contactable client references for the provision of required services.
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2.2. Financial Proposal:
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The following must be submitted as part of the financial proposal:
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• Cover Letter.
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• Completed Pricing Schedule (Annexure D) on official company letterhead.
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• Valid CSD registration report.
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• Provide a valid original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or valid sworn affidavit.
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3. PROPOSAL SPECIFICATION
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3.1. Scope of Work
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The scope of work includes the following:
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1. Provision of an easily deployable, unmanned remotely piloted Airship with its ground station
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that is safety certified through SACAA with valid ROC registration with the minimum user
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specifications as listed in the compliance matrix in section. 3.2:
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a. Able to carry at least an 25 kg payload consisting of the Radar payload, batteries,
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and auxiliary equipment.
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b. Able to fly at an altitude of at least 200m above ground level
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c. Able to survive wind speeds of up to 20 knots
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d. Able to accurately repeat the same flight path within tolerance specified.
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2. Provision of a Gigabit Ethernet data link for both data and control of the radar payload
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a. Note that data rates can be adjusted but should achieve minimum of 40
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mbits/second when flown in visual range of the operator station
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b. Ideally a ground station link with a directional antenna that follows the airship should
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be deployed to ensure both high bandwidth and the lowest risk of any interference
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with other systems in the area
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c. Radios should not be operated in the 5 GHz to 6 GHz range as this is the range
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where the radars being tested operates
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3. Provision of the following services are required (per flight test as agreed):
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a. Design and manufacture the interface to mount the Radar to the Airship. (The
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interface structure is assumed to be part of the Airship itself and not included in
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Payload mass)
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b. Flight safety verification and demonstration of the Airship with a representative
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dummy mass for the payload
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c. Verification testing of the Gigabit Ethernet communication interface
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d. Installation of the Radar Sensor, batteries, Inertial Measurement Unit, etc to the
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Airship and integration with communication link
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e. Provision of required licenced pilot and other required personnel to execute a 3 day
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measurement campaign where the performance of the radar as payload on the
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airship will be evaluated under different conditions.
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f. It will be the supplier's responsibility to:
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i. Operate the airship
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ii. Provide data link access to the radar
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iii. Ensure flight safety and safe operation of the airship
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iv. Execute various flight patterns as required including
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1. Loitering in place
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2. Flying a circular path
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3. Flying along particular linear targets of interest
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4. Executing the flight plans a different altitudes
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4. Has access to a test site where the radar sensor capabilities can be evaluated.
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a. Ideal test site will provide radar coverage of the following features within 5km from
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test site: Train tracks, roads, agricultural activity, mountainous terrain, accessible to
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deploy test targets such as corner reflectors.
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5. Allow the CSIR to capture marketing material of the radar measurements
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6. Provide access for CSIR personnel and a comfortable working environment for the 3 days
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at the test site
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3.2. Minimum Specifications Compliance Matrix
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The compliance matrix lists the minimum and preferred specifications for the airship capability requirements. Suppliers to
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indicate Yes or No whether their offered airship meets the minimum required specifications. In the comment column, please
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specify the actual specification applicable and if partially meeting specification please explain.
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Requirement Specifications Compliance Matrix
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Item User Requirement Min Spec Comply Preferred Meet Comment
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Min Spec Spec Preference
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(Yes/No) (Yes/No)
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1 Maximum Payload weight consisting 25kg 30kg
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of the Radar payload, batteries, and
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auxiliary equipment
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2 Max altitude ceiling above ground 200m 300m
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level
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3 Able to survive wind speeds of up to 20 knots 24 knots
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4 Able to operate in wind speeds up to 15 knots 20 knots
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5 Endurance stationary on target 4 hours 8 hours
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6 Gigabit Ethernet data link speed when 40 mbits/s 200
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flown in visual range of the operator mbits/s
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station
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7 Ground station link antenna type omni directional
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directional antenna
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that
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follows
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airship
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8 Flight path accuracy in zero wind 50m 2m
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conditions: Can repeat flightpath
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within tolerance of previous flight path
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9 Exclude all radar bands - in the 1 to Excludes Exclude
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10 GHz range - i.e. L, S, C, and X 5-6GHz L, S, C &
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bands of radar should not be affected X Radar
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by radio links bands
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Annexure C
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Technical Evaluation Matrix/Rubrics
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The supply of Airship services for Radar Flight Trials over a period of 2 years
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Scoring sheet to be used to evaluate functionality
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Weighting
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Criteria Score description (%)
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Airship offered exceeds all the minimum user specifications
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= 10
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Suitability of Airship infrastructure (as Airship offered meets all the minimum user specifications,
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described in scope of work)(Compliance while some Airship specifications exceeds the minimum user 30%
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matrix must be completed) specifications = 8
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Airship offered meet the minimum user specifications = 5
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Airship offered do not meet the minimum user specifications
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= 0
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Access to a licenced Remote Pilot
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with experience to fly the offered Pilot available with valid Remote Pilot Licence = 10 20%
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Airship (Copy of valid remote pilot No licenced pilot or pilot licence info not provided = 0
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licence)
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More than 3 years experience = 10
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Number of year experience deploying
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At least 2 Years experience = 8and operating Airship Technology 20%
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(Experience must be indicated in At least 1 Year experience = 5
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company profile) No Experience = 0
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5 or more contactable client references supplied = 10
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List of contactable client References 3 – 4 contactable client references supplied = 8
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(Contacts of references must be 15% 1 – 2 contactable client references supplied = 5
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included in technical proposal)
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No contactable client references supplied = 0
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Airship Safety Certification available and Airship registered
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Airship Safety Certification and under an ROC with SACAA = 10
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SACAA ROC registration Airship safety case info supplied and 15%
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(SACAA certificate/proof of registration certification/registration with SACAA in process = 5
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process) No Airship Safety Certification available and Airship not
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registered under an ROC with SACAA = 0
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TOTAL 100%
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Annexure D
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Pricing Schedule
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The supply of Airship services for Radar Flight Trials over a period of 2 years
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Supplier to provide a detailed cost breakdown for provision of services that includes the following
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as a minimum. The first table is for the 1st installation and trial. The second table will be the costs
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for subsequent flight trials with the same payload.
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Costs for 1st Initial installation and flight trial
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Item Description Quantity Rate Price
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1.1 1st Installation: Mechanical Integration of SAR Payload onto
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Airship (Note 1)
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1.2 1st Installation: Electrical & Communications interfaces to
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enable remote control of SAR Payload from Ground Station
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(Note 1)
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1.3 1st Installation: Support for verification testing of safe
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installation and interfaces between SAR Payload on Airship
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and the Ground Station (Note 1)
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1.4 1st Installation: Materials and Components (Note 2)
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1.5 Flight Trial: Rental Cost of Airship with ground station (Per
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day)
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1.6 Flight Trial: Operations support cost of Airship Remote Pilot
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and any other crew members required per day (Note 3)
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1.7 Transport, subsistence and travel cost if a deployment in
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another area is required (Note 4)
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1.8 Other costs (Please provide breakdown of any additional
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costs)
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TOTAL
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Annual percentage inflation rate adjustment (Note 5)
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Financial year end date: _________________________
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Note 1: Please provide a breakdown of the number of hours and labour rate for each individual
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that will be involved.
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Note 2: Please provide a breakdown of all Materials and/or Components required for installation
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of and communications with SAR Payload onboard the Airship
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Note 3: Please provide a breakdown of the labour rate for each crew member that will be
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involved.
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Note 4: Please provide a breakdown of how CSIR will be billed in the event that a Airship
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deployment is required at a location away from the suppliers homebase deployment site.
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Note 5: Please provide the annual percentage inflation rate adjustment that will be applicable for
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subsequent years. Please also indicate financial year end date
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Costs for each subsequent installation and flight trial
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(Assume minimum installation time and 3 days of observations)
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Item Description Quantity Rate Price
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2.1 Installation Labour Costs: Mechanical, Electrical &
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Communications Installation of SAR Payload onto Airship
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2.2 Installation Material Costs
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2.3 Flight Trial: Rental Cost of Airship with ground station (Per
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day)
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2.4 Flight Trial: Operations support cost of Airship Remote Pilot
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and any other crew members required per day (Note 3)
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2.5 Transport, subsistence and travel cost if a deployment in
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another area is required (Note 4)
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2.6 Other costs (Please provide breakdown of any additional
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costs)
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TOTAL
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Annual percentage inflation rate adjustment (Note 5)
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Financial year end date: _________________________
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Annexure E
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Proposal Form and List of Returnable Documents
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The supply of Airship services for Radar Flight Trials over a period of 2 years.
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I/We_________________________________________________________________________
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[name of entity, company, close corporation or partnership] of [full address]
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____________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________
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carrying on business trading/operating as
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_____________________________________________________________________________
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represented by __________________________________________________in my capacity
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as
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_____________________________________________________________________________
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being duly authorised thereto by a Resolution of the Board of Directors or Members or Certificate
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of Partners, dated _________________to enter into, sign execute and complete any documents
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relating to this proposal and any subsequent Agreement. The following list of persons are hereby
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authorised to negotiate on behalf of the abovementioned entity, should CSIR decide to enter into
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Post Tender Negotiations with shortlisted bidder(s).
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FULL NAME(S) CAPACITY SIGNATURE
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________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
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________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
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________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
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________________________ ______________________________ ____________________
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I/We hereby offer to supply the abovementioned Services at the prices quoted in the schedule of
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prices in accordance with the terms set forth in the documents listed in the accompanying
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schedule of RFP documents.
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No specific requirements found
MandatoryCategory: compliance
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 3
MandatoryCategory: compliance
02 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
18 Feb
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Awaiting Award of Contract
This tender has not yet been awarded. The contracting authority is expected to publish the award notice in due course.
18 Feb
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
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Source: RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdfPhase 1 – Elimination: any late submission, wrong email address, inclusion on the NT Register of Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers, or failure to submit mandatory returnable documents results in automatic disqualification. Phase 2 – Technical Evaluation: weighted criteria (total 100 %): Suitability of airship infrastructure (30 %), licensed remote pilot availability (20 %), years of airship experience (20 %), contactable references (15 %), airship safety certification/SACAA ROC registration (15 %). A bidder must achieve at least 60 % overall and at least 50 % on each individual criterion; otherwise they are eliminated. Phase 3 – Price and Preference Points: only bidders who meet the technical thresholds are scored on price and any applicable preference points (per Annex G). The highest total score (technical + price + preference) determines the award, subject to PPPFA provisions.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdfScope: Provide unmanned, remotely piloted airship services on an “as‑required” basis for radar flight trials over a two‑year period. Minimum airship requirements – payload capacity ≥ 25 kg, flight altitude ≥ 200 m AGL, wind tolerance ≥ 20 knots, ability to repeat flight paths within specified tolerances. Provide a Gigabit Ethernet data link (minimum 40 Mbit/s in visual range) with a directional ground‑station antenna (avoid 5‑6 GHz band). Supply a licensed remote pilot with valid remote‑pilot licence and relevant experience. Airship must be safety‑certified and registered with SACAA (ROC). Supplier responsibilities include airship operation, data‑link provision, flight safety, execution of prescribed flight patterns, integration of radar payload, and provision of test‑site access and support for CSIR personnel. Deliverables: technical proposal (company profile, airship specifications, test‑site description, safety certification, service breakdown, client references) and compliance matrix indicating conformity with minimum specs.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdfPricing must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) inclusive of all taxes, with any escalation or exchange‑rate adjustments clearly identified. Use the Pricing Schedule (Annex D) and provide a detailed cost breakdown for initial installation, subsequent flight trials, airship rental, pilot/crew costs, transport, subsistence and any other costs. Include annual inflation rate and financial year‑end date. Submit a completed pricing schedule on official letterhead, a valid CSD registration report, and a B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Provide tax compliance documentation (SARS TCS PIN or certificate).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP 1213-18-02-2026.pdfSets 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.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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