Aerial Fire Fighting Support in Cape Winelands.
Cape Winelands District Municipality
In plain English
Aerial firefighting support services are being procured for the Cape Winelands District until 30 June 2029. Bidders must be registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority and on the CWDM and Central Supplier Databases.
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The Cape Winelands District Municipality is seeking aerial fire fighting support services. The work involves wildland firefighting, fire spotting, and transport services across the Stellenbosch, Drakenstein, Witzenberg, Breede Valley, and Langeberg areas. The successful bidder must provide two helicopters with a minimum 1200-litre capacity and the ability to transport six personnel. Services must be available daily from 07:00 to 19:00, with a maximum response time of 10 minutes. The contract runs until 30 June 2029, with mandatory standby periods during the fire season from 1 November to 31 May each year.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SACAA Aircraft Operators Certificate for G8 and G15 services
- Registered on CSD and CWDM Supplier Database
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Wayne Josias
Email: waynej@capewinelands.gov.za
Phone: 086-126-5263
How to apply: Submit a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description into the official tender box located at 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch, by 11:00 on 09 October 2026.
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