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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172955
Ithemba labs, a national research foundation facility, requires land access, operational support, technical consultation and optional pilot/drone services for unmanned aircraft system (uas) research under its pangolins radiation-mapping project. The core work involves aerial deployment of a 3 kg ithemba labs-supplied research payload, with significant activity at the faure, cape town facility and field trials at an off-site location within 150 km. The contract runs two years with NO guaranteed minimum work volume. The single most consequential consideration is that land access sites must accommodate sealed radioactive point sources with full landowner consent, and optional drone or pilot services require full SACAA regulatory compliance including uasoc, rpl/rpc and uasla documentation.
Closing: 9 October 2026 at 11:00, submit by email to [email protected]
Mandatory land access: minimum 100 m × 100 m survey area within 150 km of iThemba LABS Faure, with proof of landowner permission and specific consent for temporary placement of sealed radioactive point sources
Optional pilot/drone services: valid UASOC, RPL/RPC with endorsements, aircraft registration and UASLA required; all pilots and equipment subject to iThemba LABS approval
Evaluation: 80/20 preference points (80 price, 20 B-BBEE); automatic cancellation if all bids exceed R1 000 000
Mandatory documents: SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (South African companies), CSD Summary Report, valid tax compliance PIN; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim points
CSD registration compulsory; unregistered bidders excluded; tax compliance mandatory
Payment terms: 30 days from invoice receipt; shorter terms require approved Payment Guarantee
Pricing validity: 60 days from closing date; firm prices inclusive of VAT
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Return to this tender’s issuing organisation, province, or category.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Date & Time
Friday, 09 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: CA(SA) - Chartered Accountant, PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2 Practitioner, Six Sigma Certification
AI Document Analysis Stages
Description
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf05 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Oct
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 for Land Access 1.pdf
string or null
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Matched by category & region
Free guidance to prepare before you bid
Not sure if your business is ready for this tender? Check CSD, CIDB, and B-BBEE requirements, run a readiness assessment, and move from opportunity to submission.
Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
R 351 439
Range
Based on 25 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.
We refine every tender document through these stages so you can brief your team and prepare your bid with confidence. Anything marked as "in progress" will be upgraded automatically — no action required from you.
iThemba LABS will provide 3 kg research payload for supplier-provided drones. Payload integration and compatibility with aviation, navigation and communications systems to be verified jointly with service provider before research flights.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 9 October 2026 at 11:00
Date issued: 23 September 2026
Service required: as soon as possible
Price validity: 60 days from closing date
Contract duration (if awarded): 2 years
No compulsory briefing or site visit stated.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries:
Supply Chain Management enquiries:
General contact:
Submission address:
Delivery address:
iThemba LABS
ATT: SCM Department
Old Faure Road
Faure, 7131
National Treasury CSD support:
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing: 9 October 2026 at 11:00
Delivery address: iThemba LABS, ATT: SCM Department, Old Faure Road, Faure, 7131
Returnable forms required:
Disqualification risks:
Pricing validity: 60 days from closing date.
Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)CSD Supplier Number format: MAAA followed by assigned number.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages: administrative compliance, functionality, price, B-BBEE.
Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points price, 20 points B-BBEE).
Total points: 100.
B-BBEE points breakdown (20 points):
Award: highest scoring tenderer, subject to section 2(1)(f) of PPPFA.
Cancellation clause: if all bids exceed R1 000 000, the RFQ is automatically cancelled.
Tax compliance: mandatory. No award to non-tax compliant bidders.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)Procurement: land access, operational support, technical consultation, and optional pilot/drone services for UAS-based research activities under the PANGoLINS project.
Core scope:
Mandatory land access requirements:
Operational support and consultation (mandatory):
Optional capabilities:
Payload: iThemba LABS provides 3 kg research payload; integration and compatibility with aviation, navigation, communications systems verified jointly before flights.
Contract: 2 years if awarded. No minimum quantity of work guaranteed.
Methodology
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)All supplier-provided UAS remain subject to approval by iThemba LABS before use in research activities.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdfRequired qualifications for optional pilot services:
Organisational capability required:
No minimum years of general experience or reference projects stated for core services.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdfPricing to be quoted in ZAR, excluding VAT unless otherwise stated. Separate quotation may be submitted.
Operational support and consultation:
Land access:
Pilot services (optional):
Supplier-owned UAS services (optional):
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)Currency: ZAR
Pricing: exclude VAT unless otherwise stated; prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT where stated.
Pricing schedule (rates to be completed by respondent):
Operational support and consultation:
Land access:
Pilot services (optional):
Supplier-owned UAS services (optional):
Payment terms:
No bid security, bond, guarantee, retention, or turnover requirement stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: compulsory. Bidders must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (www.csd.gov.za). Unregistered bidders not considered.
Tax compliance: mandatory. Valid tax compliance status PIN required. CSD and tax compliance status PIN are approved verification methods.
B-bbee:
Returnable documents:
No CIDB grading, CIPC registration, professional-body registration, or local content percentage stated.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdfMandatory safety requirements for land access:
Field trials involve temporary placement of sealed radioactive point sources on ground. iThemba LABS manages sources and applicable radiation authorisations through its radiation-protection personnel.
Optional pilot/drone services require:
Safety reviews and site assessments included in operational support and consultation scope.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdfContract duration: 2 years if awarded. No minimum quantity of work guaranteed.
Payment terms: 30 days from date of receipt of invoice. Shorter terms (7/14 days from delivery) by mutual agreement at pricing proposal stage. Payment Guarantee required if terms differ from 30 days. Advance payments require Payment Guarantee approved by iThemba LABS Finance.
Pricing validity: 60 days from closing date. Prices firm and inclusive of VAT.
Late submissions not accepted. Alterations to RFQ template after closing not considered.
Subject to PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and General Conditions of Contract.
Fraudulent B-BBEE claims may result in disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Requirements
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration compulsory at www.csd.gov.za. National Treasury support: 012 406 9222 or [email protected].
Section
Source: RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf80/20 preference point system applies for quotations/proposals of R2 000 or more.
Price validity: 60 days from closing date.
Prices firm and inclusive of VAT.
Evaluation: administrative compliance, functionality, price, B-BBEE.
Award to highest scoring tenderer per PPPFA section 2(1)(f).
Cancellation: automatic if all bids exceed R1 000 000.
Tax compliance mandatory for award.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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 type of public body issuing this tender.
Act 71 of 2008
Relevant to governance and reporting obligations for state-owned companies and public entities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve professional consulting, advisory, research, feasibility, or management services.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2001
Relevant to financial services, audit, accounting, KYC and anti-money-laundering obligations.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve professional consulting, advisory, research, feasibility, or management services.
Address
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
06 Oct 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.
Key Personnel
Provinces Active
Industries
Learn how to submit a winning bid with these related articles
In the high-stakes arena of South African procurement, winning isn't just about what you bid, but where you bid. Discover how provincial tender data is leveling the playing field for SMMEs and driving localized economic transformation.
As a procurement specialist for Tenders SA, I am excited to share insights on the critical aspects of software development government contracts, specifically focusing on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Source Code Escrow, and Intellectual Property (IP) clauses. In the current regulatory environment of 2026, security contractors in Gauteng must navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements to successfully secure and execute government contracts. Understanding these elements is crucial for ensuring that contracts are not only awarded but also executed efficiently, meeting the needs of both the government and the service providers.
Access North West education infrastructure development tenders for 2026. A practical guide to school construction, sanitation, and maintenance procurement for CIDB-registered contractors in the province.
From lodge concessions to conservation supplies, SANParks offers a wide range of procurement opportunities. Learn how to navigate the unique tender landscape of South Africa's national parks in 2026.
💡 Want more tendering tips and strategies?
Explore Our BlogGet deep intelligence on Scientific research and development. Unlock full pricing strategies, bid frequency, and historical win rates.