Airborne Hyperspectral Surveys for Geoscience.
Frans Moshoeu
In plain English
The Council for Geoscience is procuring airborne hyperspectral surveys for a period of two months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a certified BBBEE certificate.
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The Council for Geoscience invites bids for airborne hyperspectral surveys in the Vioolsdrif and Springbok areas of the Northern Cape. The project requires the acquisition, processing, and delivery of high-resolution, cloud-free hyperspectral imagery covering a spectral range of 400 to 2500 nm. The successful service provider must supply all necessary fixed-wing aircraft, specialized airborne systems, and qualified personnel to perform the surveys. Key deliverables include raw and processed digital data in ENVI-readable format, synchronized GPS and IMU data, and comprehensive technical reports. The contract duration is two months. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in hyperspectral data management, with key personnel required to have significant industry experience. The project involves strict technical specifications regarding ground sampling distance and geolocation accuracy. All work must be completed within the specified timelines, including the submission of inception and progress reports.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Air Service Licence, SACAA AOC, and AMO certification
- Proof of technical capability regarding spectral, resolution, and geolocation specifications
- Proof of comprehensive public, aviation, and professional indemnity insurance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Signed Joint Venture agreement (if applicable)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Frans Moshoeu
Email: fmoshoeu@geoscience.org.za
Phone: 012-841-1251
How to apply: Submit one original and two copies of the bid in a two-envelope system (separate technical and price envelopes) inside a single outer envelope. Deliver to the Tender Box at the Council for Geoscience reception, 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 12 October 2026.
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