Provision of Drone Surveillance for 1 Month

API01REQ004751

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Tender Closed on: 2025-11-20 10:00

Drone Supplies and Services, Security Services and Equipment

Gauteng, Irene, Pretoria

Agricultural Research Council

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Tender Number: API01REQ004751
Department: Agricultural Research Council
Tender Type: Request for Quotation
Province: Gauteng
Closing Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025 - 10:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: Old Olifantsfontein Rd - Irene - Pretoria - 0062
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Tumelo Moalosi
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-672-9111
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time:
Briefing Venue:

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure drone surveillance services for the Agricultural Research Council at ARC-AP, Irene, for a duration of one month. The service aims to enhance security and monitoring capabilities through the deployment of advanced drone technology, including visual and thermal surveillance, to support safety, security, and operational oversight at the site.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

  • Deployment of one surveillance drone with spare units, operating daily, including night shifts between 18:00 and 06:00.
  • Conducting a minimum of 3 hours of flight time per shift, with deployment times to be coordinated with ARC.
  • Providing qualified drone pilots with valid Remote Pilot Licenses (RPL).
  • Utilizing equipment capable of visual and thermal monitoring, including HD visual cameras and thermal imaging.
  • Ensuring compliance with SACAA regulations and safety protocols.
  • Submitting daily operational reports and a comprehensive end-of-service report.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the drone and operational setup include:

Drone Specifications

  • Flight time: 30 minutes per flight at 25 km/h windless conditions
  • Wind resistance: 10 m/s (Scale 5)
  • Transmission distance: 10 km
  • Obstacle avoidance: Omnidirectional obstacle sensing system
  • Accessories: Spotlight, loudspeaker, visibility beacon

Camera Payload

  • Daytime visual camera: 48 MP, 1/2” CMOS sensor, 4x lossless optical zoom, 32x digital zoom
  • Thermal imaging camera: 640 x 512 resolution, 30 Hz frame rate, temperature accuracy ±2°C, 16x digital zoom

Operational & Compliance Requirements

  • Deployment over a 1-month period, with 7-day operation including night shifts
  • Minimum 3 hours of flight per shift
  • One SACAA-certified pilot per shift, wearing PPE
  • Compliance with SACAA regulations (ROC, RPL, BVLOS operations), Air Service Licence, and other relevant certifications
  • Secure data storage and archiving of video and thermal data

Skills and Skills Requirements

  • Qualified drone pilots with valid Remote Pilot Licenses (RPL) and SACAA Remote Operator Certificates (ROC), including BVLOS endorsement
  • Experience in operating drones for surveillance, security, or related activities, demonstrated through references and project history
  • Knowledge of SACAA regulations and compliance standards for drone operations
  • Technical expertise in drone maintenance, troubleshooting, and data management
  • Ability to produce detailed operational reports and ensure safety and regulatory compliance
  • Provision of PPE and adherence to safety protocols during operations
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