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 provide 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 an equivalent, equipped with specialized survey software, high skids, and communication systems. The service provider must supply a helicopter for 32 flight hours during October or November 2026. The pilot must possess significant flying experience, including 500 hours in aerial census work and 1000 hours in turbine or piston helicopters. All operations must adhere to safety standards, including flight-following capabilities and emergency planning, to ensure accurate wildlife observation and data collection.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SACAA Air Operating Certificate (AOC) and OPSPEC
- Valid Air Services License (Class III, G10, G15, Category H2)
- Minimum R50,000,000 combined third-party and passenger liability insurance
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified pilot logbooks and valid medical/crew certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lufuno Munyai
Email: Lufuno.Munyai@sanparks.org
Phone: 053-802-1916
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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