Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Off R61, Cradock - Cradock - Cradock - 5880
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176635
South african national parks (sanparks) requires the supply and delivery of one compact quad-rotor thermal drone system, including integrated thermal and visible-light cameras, four additional flight batteries, a compatible charging station, and all necessary accessories, to mountain zebra national park in cradock, eastern cape. The system must be new, unused, and fully operational, delivered within ten working days of the purchase order. Bidders must submit quotations by email before 11:00 on 9 november 2026, and the successful bidder must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and comply with the 80/20 preference point system.
Closing: Quotations must be emailed to [email protected] by 9 November 2026 at 11:00. Submissions to any other email address will not be accepted, and late bids will be disqualified.
Mandatory returnables: Submit fully completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), the pricing schedule, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Claim Certificate) with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Non-submission of SBD 1, pricing schedule, or SBD 4 results in disqualification.
CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration. Registration is required for eligibility for award.
Technical specification: The drone must be a quad-rotor with integrated thermal imaging (640 × 512 resolution, NETD ≤50 mK) and visible-light cameras (48 MP), a laser rangefinder (1,800 m range), three-axis stabilised gimbal, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing. Equivalent technologies may be offered if they meet or exceed the stated performance.
Deliverables: Supply one complete drone system, four additional rechargeable flight batteries (Li-ion 4S, 6,741 mAh, 14.76 V, 99.5 Wh), one compatible charging station capable of simultaneous charging, all required accessories, manuals, warranty documentation, and technical datasheet. Delivery to Mountain Zebra National Park, Off R61, Cradock, 5880, within ten working days of the purchase order.
Pricing: No alternative offers or options will be accepted. The pricing schedule must cover all items: drone system, batteries, charging station, accessories, and delivery/insurance. Prices must be quoted excluding VAT, with VAT and grand total indicated.
Evaluation: The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE). Bidders must claim B-BBEE points by submitting a valid SANAS-accredited certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
Validity and contact: Quotations must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. Bidders must not contact SANParks staff other than the designated officials: Bandisiwe Mda (041 508 5406, [email protected]) for bidding procedures and Wonga Pama (048 801 5700, [email protected]) for technical enquiries.
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Date & Time
Monday, 09 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
Off R61, Cradock - Cradock - Cradock - 5880
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Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DRONE..pdf (RFQ)Closing time: 9 November 2026 at 11:00
Submission method: email only. Quotations must be emailed to: [email protected]
Submissions to any other email address will not be accepted. Late bids will not be considered.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided – they may not be retyped.
Quotes must remain valid for 90 days from the RFQ closing date.
No alternative offers or options will be accepted.
Returnable documents (complete and signed):
Bidders must not contact SANParks staff other than the designated officials for this RFQ.
02 Nov
2026
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09 Nov
2026
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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)
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RFQ FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DRONE..pdf
Supply and delivery of one compact, multi-rotor thermal drone system with integrated thermal and visible-light cameras, four additional batteries, and a charging station to Mountain Zebra National Park, Cradock. The system must be new, fully operational, and delivered within ten working days of the purchase order.
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