BID NO. M/03/25/26 – THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE HELICOPTER, AIRLIFTING/SLINGING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR

ECPTA hereby invites quotations for the provision of helicopter, airlifting/slinging services for a period of one (1) year.

Bid documents outlining detailed specifications will be made available from Friday, 04 April 2025 “FREE OF CHARGE”. Documents can be downloaded from the ECPTA website: www.visiteasterncape.co.za/corporate/procurement/mini-bids

Completed bid documents accompanied by all necessary documents are to be placed in a sealed envelope with the bid name and number (as given above) clearly written in an envelope. All bids must be deposited in the Tender Box, at the offices of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency at No. 17-25 Oxford Street (Corner of Fleet Street & Oxford Street), by not later than 11h00 on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, at which time the bids will be opened in public.

For all enquiries regarding the bid document please contact Mr. Sinawo Hondwana at 043 492 0779, e-mail: Sinawo.hondwana@ecpta.co.za or Contact Mr. Khanyiso Ngwabeni for technical enquires at 043 492 0670 during working normal hours, email Khanyiso.ngwabeni@ecpta.co.za

ECPTA has a zero tolerance on any acts of fraud and corruption. Please report any suspected acts of fraud and corruption to any of the contact details listed below: Hotline Number: Toll free number -0800 611 085; SMS: 33490 Email: ecpta@whistleblowing.co.za; Tip-offs Website:
www.whistleblowing.co.za

EVALUATION CRITERIA

A Two (2) Stage evaluation process will be employed. In Stage one, all bids received will be evaluated for compliance with bid requirements. Only service providers who meet all the criteria for compliance with bid requirements will proceed to stage 2 for price and specific goals in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Regulations of 2022 utilising 80/20 preference point system.

STAGE 1: COMPLIANCE WITH BID REQUIREMENTS

A) Pilot Qualifications

B) Pilot Experience

C) Company Experience

D) Equipment

Failure to submit any of the required documents on stage 1 will lead to an immediate rejection of the bid.

STAGE 2: PRICE AND SPECIFIC GOALS

Criteria Points
Bid Price 80
Specific Goals 20
Total 100

Price and Specific Goals points will be calculated as described in the Preferential Procurement Regulations of 2022. SBD 6.1 form must be used to claim points for Specific Goals for the company.

A copy of CSD report, Medical Certificate (where applicable) and Proof of Address must be submitted as proof of specific goals. When the above documentation is not provided as proof the company will automatically score zero.

No Compulsory Briefing Date

Closing Date: 2025-04-15T11:00