Remote sensing and geo-informatics training for one delegate

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) seeks a training provider to deliver two remote-sensing courses for one delegate: Introductory Remote Sensing (physical principles and digital image processing) and Geo-Informatics 2 (remote sensing and image processing). The training must run 3–5 days, virtually or in person, during working hours. The provider will work closely with DSTI staff and may be required to sign a service level agreement.

Closing date and time: 16 October 2026 at 11:00

No compulsory briefing, site visit or clarification deadline is stated in the document.

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]

Submission address

• Email: [email protected]

No named individual contact person, telephone number or physical delivery address is provided.

Submission method: email

Submission address: [email protected]

Closing: 16 October 2026 at 11:00

Returnable forms required:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed and signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses state employment or connections to the department.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the 80/20 system.

Required documents:

• Proof of CSD registration.
• Tax compliance status via CSD or SARS e-filing.
• Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Detailed company profile with experience, accreditation and directorship.
• Facilitator CV showing relevant degree and 2–3 years' experience in these specific courses.
• Brief project history of similar training delivered.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing or unsigned SBD 1, SBD 4 or SBD 6.1.
• No CSD registration or non-compliant tax status.
• Failure to meet any pre-qualifying criterion, specification or term.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points)

Price evaluation:

• Maximum 80 points for price.
• Formula: Ps = 80 × (Pmin / Pt), where Pmin = lowest acceptable tender price.

Specific goals (maximum 20 points):

• EMEs and QSEs: 5 points
• Black-owned companies: 5 points
• Women-owned companies: 5 points
• Youth-owned companies: 5 points
• Disability-owned companies: 5 points
• Black rural/underdeveloped area-owned companies: 5 points
• Black township-owned companies: 5 points

Specific goals scoring:

• EMEs receive 100% of points allocated per goal claimed.
• QSEs receive 50% of points allocated per goal claimed.
• Formula: (share percentage × points allocated) / 100.
• Proof required on SBD 6.1; missing proof scores zero for specific goals but does not disqualify.

Subcontracting restriction:

• Bidders may not subcontract more than 25% to any entity with lower specific-goal status, unless the subcontractor is a capable EME.

Post-evaluation:

• If the highest-scoring tender's price is not market-related, the department may negotiate with that tenderer, then the second-highest, then the third, or cancel the tender.
• Tie-breaker: highest specific-goals score wins; if still tied, award by drawing lots.
• The department may, on reasonable grounds, award to a bidder that did not score highest.

Scope: training for one delegate comprising two related courses.

Course 1 — Introductory Remote Sensing: Physical Principles and Digital Image Processing

• Overview of remote sensing of the environment
• Electromagnetic radiation theory and interaction with terrain features and atmosphere
• Multispectral, hyperspectral and LiDAR systems and platforms
• Image pre-processing, enhancement, classification and accuracy assessment
• Applications of remote sensing

Course 2 — Geo-Informatics 2: Remote Sensing and Image Processing

• Principles and physical basis of remote sensing
• Data acquisition and sources
• Image pre-processing
• Image analysis and spectral indices
• Image classification
• Accuracy assessment and output

Delivery requirements

• Duration: 3–5 days for both courses combined
• Mode: virtual or in-person delivery
• Timing: during working hours
• All preparation costs are the service provider's responsibility.

Pricing format: all prices must include VAT and be linked to specific tasks.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms or turnover thresholds are stated.

Post-award: the successful provider may be required to enter into a service level agreement with the department.

CSD registration: mandatory proof required.

Tax status: compliant tax matters via CSD or SARS e-filing required.

B-bbee

• Evidence: certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Missing evidence does not disqualify but scores zero specific-goal points.
• Specific goals cover: EME/QSE status, black ownership, women ownership, youth ownership, disability ownership, black rural/underdeveloped area ownership, black township ownership.

Facilitator requirements

• Relevant degree qualification in the related field.
• 2–3 years' proven experience facilitating these specific courses.
• Track record of delivering Introductory Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics 2 training.

No CIDB grading, CIPC registration, professional-body registration or local-content percentage is stated.