Supply and Delivery of Drone for Survey Services.
Department of Water and Sanitation
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring a drone for survey services. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of a high-performance drone system for survey services. This equipment is intended for use by the Northern Operations Cluster Office in Hartbeespoort. The drone must meet specific technical requirements, including thermal imaging capabilities, RTK-enabled navigation, and an IP55 ingress protection rating for durability. The system must include a controller, intelligent flight batteries, and a dual-battery charging station. The successful bidder must provide a minimum 12-month warranty on all hardware. All deliveries must be completed as per the department's requirements, with all costs included in the final bid price. The closing date for this tender is 28 September 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIPC company registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mrs. M Nortje (Technical) / Mr SW Mphateng (Bid Office)
Email: NortjeM@dws.gov.za; mphatengs@dws.gov.za
Phone: 012 200 9013
How to apply: Bids must be physically deposited into the bid box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Old Rustenburg Road, Hartbeespoort, 0216. Submissions must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description. Electronic or late submissions will not be accepted.
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