Leasing of helicopter services for community safety.
Thebe Mereotlhe
In plain English
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The Gauteng Department of Community Safety is seeking to lease two mission-ready helicopters for a period of thirty-six months. The project aims to support aerial observation, traffic management, road safety operations, and incident response. The successful bidder must provide two airworthy helicopters, each capable of carrying at least one pilot and five passengers, with a minimum cruise speed of 130 knots. Key deliverables include 24/7 flight operations, the installation of advanced thermal imaging cameras on one helicopter, and full branding of both aircraft within 30 days of the contract start. The service provider must supply qualified pilots and engineering staff, maintain a flight control centre, and submit post-flight mission reports within 24 hours. Operations must be based within the Gauteng Province, including hangarage and maintenance facilities. The contract requires a maximum of 60 flight hours per helicopter per month, totaling 120 hours monthly for the department.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid AOC Part 127 and Domestic Class Air Service Licence
- Valid aircraft registration, airworthiness, and radio station licences
- Third-party and passenger liability insurance of at least R50,000,000
- Valid SAPS police clearance for all operational personnel
- Audited financial statements for the past two years
- Proof of business operations within Gauteng Province
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thebe Mereotlhe
Email: Thebe.Mereotlhe@gauteng.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Bids must be deposited in the physical Tender Box at the address specified in the SBD 1 document. Submissions must be split into two separate, sealed envelopes (Section 1 and Section 2) and clearly marked with the tender number.
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