Helicopter services for aerial census at Mokala National Park.
SANParks
In plain English
Helicopter services are being procured to conduct an annual aerial census in Mokala National Park. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with specific aviation certifications.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) invites bids for helicopter services to perform an Annual Aerial Census at Mokala National Park. The project requires a four-seater R44 helicopter or equivalent, equipped with specialized safety, communication, and navigation systems for wildlife operations. The service provider must supply 32 flight hours during September or October 2026. Key technical requirements include the ability to perform real-time spatial plotting of species and the use of removable doors for aerial work. This is a once-off service contract issued by the Arid Research Unit of SANParks.
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 SACAA Air Operating Certificate and OPSPEC
- Valid Air Services License (Class III, G10, G15, Category H2)
- Valid Commercial Pilot License with CULL rating
- Minimum R50,000,000 combined third-party and passenger liability insurance
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Pilot must have 500 hours aerial census and 1000 hours turbine/piston experience
- Valid pilot medical, proficiency, Crew Resource Management, and Dangerous Goods certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lufuno Munyai
Email: Lufuno.Munyai@sanparks.org
Phone: 053-802-1916
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to SANParksSCMQuotations1@sanparks.org. Submissions sent to any other email address will not be accepted. Ensure the bid is delivered before the closing time of 12:00 on 21 September 2026.
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