Procurement of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Border Monitoring
Christo Bezuidenhout
In plain English
The Border Management Authority is procuring Unmanned Aerial Systems for borderline segment monitoring. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Border Management Authority is seeking to procure two complete Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to monitor vulnerable land border segments. These systems will be deployed across South Africa's borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho to assist in intelligence gathering. The equipment must be capable of operating in diverse environments, including high-altitude and dusty conditions. Key deliverables include the air vehicles with sensor payloads, mobile ground control stations, encrypted data links, battery sets, and transit cases. The supplier is also responsible for providing twelve months of maintenance, operator training to licensing standards, and all necessary documentation for the Authority to obtain an operator certificate. The systems must feature thermal imaging, geofencing capabilities, and high-level data security. All work must comply with the Civil Aviation Act and relevant regulations.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- Professional Indemnity insurance with minimum R160 million cover
Contact & how to apply
Name: Christo Bezuidenhout
Email: Christo.Bezuidenhout@bma.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-1147
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically through the official eTender submission platform before the closing date and time. Ensure all required official forms are completed and uploaded as requested. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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