Provision of Helicopter Services for SANParks Wildlife Operations.
SANParks
In plain English
SANParks is procuring once-off helicopter services for game capture operations. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide specific aviation certifications.
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SANParks is seeking a service provider to supply helicopter services for wildlife game capture operations. The work will take place at Rolfontein Nature Reserve and Doornkloof Dam Nature Reserve during September and October 2026. The project requires a four-seater piston helicopter, such as a Raven 44, to complete 40 total flight hours across both locations. The service provider must manage fuel delivery and provide experienced pilots for these operations. The tender is issued by SANParks Kimberley Veterinary Wildlife Services, and all proposals must be submitted by 25 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Valid SACAA Air Operating Certificate (AOC)
- Valid Air Operations Specification (OPSPEC) Class III, Category H2
- Valid Air Services License (ASL) Class III (G10 and G15)
- Valid Commercial Pilot License with Culling Rating
- Minimum R50,000,000 combined third-party and passenger liability insurance
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum 500 hours game capture and 1000 hours turbine/piston flight experience
- Valid pilot medical, proficiency, crew resource management, and dangerous goods certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesiba Konaite
Email: lesiba.konaite@sanparks.org
Phone: 053-802-1902
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to SANParksSCMQuotations1@sanparks.org. Submissions sent to any other email address will not be accepted.
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