The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development (DLRRD) invites qualified geospatial service providers to submit bids for the supply of 0.25m Ground Sample Distance (GSD) digital colour aerial imagery in Oudtshoorn. This strategic open-tender (SSC WC 03/2026-2027) targets established aerial survey specialists capable of delivering high-resolution geospatial data to support the Chief Directorate: National Geospatial Information’s mandate for accurate spatial planning and land administration in the Western Cape.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
- Tender Reference: SSC WC 03 (2026/2027) DLRRD
- Published: 28 April 2026
- Closing Deadline: 22 May 2026 at 11:00
- Service Location: 19 Rhodes Avenue, Van der Sterr Building, Mowbray, Cape Town, 8000
- Briefing: Compulsory session on 08 May 2026 at 11:00
Technical Specifications and Scope
Bidders must deliver digital aerial imagery meeting strict CD: NGI standards:
- 0.25m nominal Ground Sample Distance (GSD) with RGB colour capture
- Compliance with TrigNet GNSS base station network for positioning accuracy
- Submission in both Transverse Mercator and Gauss Conform projections
- Adherence to file format, exterior orientation, and visual quality evaluation criteria
Compulsory Briefing Session Details
Attendance at the pre-bid clarification meeting is mandatory. The session will be held on Friday, 08 May 2026 at 11:00 at the Chief Directorate: National Geospatial Information Office, 19 Rhodes Avenue, Van der Sterr Building, Mowbray. Bidders who fail to attend will be disqualified from the evaluation process.
Submission Guidelines and Process
Proposals must be deposited in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the tender reference, in the bid box at Foreshore Place, 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, 8000, before the closing deadline. Bidders must include valid CSD registration, tax compliance documentation, BBBEE certification, and completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD forms).
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Contact and Enquiries
For technical or procedural queries, contact:
- Contact Person: Mzubanzi Mntumni
- Email: mzubanzi.mntumni@dlrrd.gov.za
- Telephone: 021-409-0523
Download Tender Documentation
Access the complete bid package via the National Treasury eTender Portal:
- Main Bid Document
- Appendix A – Scope of Work
- Appendix B – TrigNet Distribution Map
- Appendix C – Digital Aerial Imagery Standard
- Appendix D – Map Sheet Reference System
- Appendix E – Imagery Exterior Orientation
- Appendix F – ATEC Evaluation Criteria
- Appendix G – Visual Quality Criteria
- Appendix H – Operational Test Areas
- Annexure A – File Format Compliance
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