Unmanned aerial system maintenance technician (uasmt) training and certification for one saeon employee

Closing Date: 2026-09-16T11:00:00.000Z, Closing Time: 11:00am

General inquiries: Section SCM, Contact Sean Bailey, Email [email protected]; Technical information: Section Technical, Contact [email protected]

Submit all bid documents via email to [email protected]. Required returnable forms include Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) signed and completed, Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), Preference Points Claim (SBD 6.1), Local Content Certification (SBD 6.2), Central Supplier Database registration (SBD 7), and Independent Bid Determination (SBD 9). Only PDF documents are accepted. Ensure all mandatory documents are included to avoid disqualification.

Returnable Documents Checklist: Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) signed and completed including SBD 4, 6.1 and signed Bid Submission Certificate form (Mandatory); Proof of authority e.g. company resolution (Mandatory); Proof of Registration on CSD (Mandatory); Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit (Mandatory); SACAA accreditation or recognised certification evidence (Mandatory); Pricing (SBD 3.1)/Quotation completed (Mandatory).

Use the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals, totaling 100 points. Price scoring favors the lowest-priced bid, with remaining bids ranked proportionally. Specific goal points are awarded based on B-BBEE status level (Level 8 contributes 1-3 points, Level 6 contributes 4-6 points, Level 2 contributes 7-8 points), plus additional points for 51% Black-owned suppliers (3 points), 51% Black female-owned (3 points), 51% Black youth-owned (1 point), 51% owned by People with Disabilities (1 point), and EME/QSE status (4 points). Evaluation stages include compliance verification, specification evaluation, due diligence interviews, due diligence research, price/preference evaluation, tax compliance checks, and final award.

Service provider must deliver Unmanned Aerial System Maintenance Technician (UASMT) training and certification for one SAEON employee. Online UASMT course is preferred. Deliverables include full certification for one candidate and courier/delivery cost to Gqeberha. Contract period is 'Once off supply' with delivery during normal working hours (Monday-Friday 08h30-17h00) or by mutual agreement.

Pricing schedule must be completed according to SBD 3.1 format covering all required quantities and services; includes detailed breakdown of Unmanned Aerial System Maintenance Technician Course, full certification for one candidate, and courier/delivery costs to Gqeberha; total price must be in South African Rands inclusive of all taxes and levies; contract ceiling price encompasses firm quantities and potential future quantities within the contract period.

Bids must include a fully completed pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) or quotation on company letterhead. Proof of SACAA accreditation or recognized training facility is mandatory. Pricing must be in South African Rands, fully inclusive of delivery, VAT, income tax, unemployment insurance contributions, and skills development levies. Contract ceiling price covers firm quantities and potential future quantities. No specific bond or guarantee percentage is specified in the document.

Must provide Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number. Must submit valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs and QSEs to qualify for preference points. Must demonstrate capability to conduct UASMT training with SACAA accreditation or recognized certification. Bidders must be tax compliant and provide SARS tax compliance PIN or CSD number. Must avoid conflicts of interest - no directors or employees of state entities. Local content requirements apply per SABS standard.

B-BBEE requirements: submission of valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (required for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points; preference points allocation based on status level (Level 8: 1-3 points, Level 6: 4-6 points, Level 2: 7-8 points); additional points for 51% Black-owned (3 points), 51% Black female-owned (3 points), 51% Black youth-owned (1 point), 51% owned by People with Disabilities (1 point); failure to submit valid B-BBEE certificate prevents claiming specific goal points.

Health and safety requirements mandate all personnel performing work on NRF sites obtain safety induction; follow relevant health and safety instructions from site safety personnel; wear personal protective equipment continuously while on work site; comply with OHS Act and its regulations throughout the contract period; ensure contracted party assumes full liability for operations and equipment usage on site.

Contract terms require service provider to exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence; deliver during normal working hours (Monday-Friday 08h30-17h00) or by mutual agreement; maintain health and safety compliance including wearing PPE; perform all work complying with OHS Act; submit health and safety plan; maintain signed indemnity forms for all team members; adhere to performance levels measured against NRF standards; follow contract modification procedures including price adjustment rules shared with NRF; manage project through written purchase orders with NRF managing execution.

Special conditions govern service provider obligations requiring reasonable skill, care and diligence; delivery during normal working hours or by mutual agreement; no adverse operations affecting NRF functions; submission of regular progress reports; communication exclusively through written channels with contract number and PO number referenced; performance level measurements against defined standards; failure to meet performance levels triggers root cause investigation, corrective action, advisory reporting, and preventative measures; both parties remain mutually responsible for monitoring performance.

Core eligibility requirements: fully completed Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) including SBD 4, 6.1 and signed Bid Submission Certificate; fully completed pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) or equivalent quotation on company letterhead; proof of SACAA registration; B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs and QSEs; capability evidence for UASMT training delivery; proof of central supplier database registration; compliance with tax obligations via SARS PIN or CSD number.

Evaluation criteria consist of 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals, total 100 points; lowest-priced bid receives maximum price points; remaining bids ranked proportionally; preference points added to final score; evaluation stages include compliance verification, specification evaluation, due diligence interviews, due diligence research, price/preference evaluation, tax compliance check, and award signing.