Provision of Land Access, Operational Support, Consultation, and Optional Pilot/Drone Services for Drone- Based Research Activities
Issued by National Research Foundation · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)
- Published
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 9 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC
- Reference
- iLABS/RFQ 2026/27/207
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Sector
- Real Estate & Facilities
At a glance
National Research Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa has published a tender in real estate & facilities: “Provision of Land Access, Operational Support, Consultation, and Optional Pilot/Drone Services for Drone- Based Research Activities”. Submissions close on 9 October 2026, 4 days from today. Quote reference iLABS/RFQ 2026/27/207 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 29 notices from this buyer since 2026, 11 of them currently open. There are 87 open real estate & facilities notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.
Details
Provision of Land Access, Operational Support, Consultation, and Optional Pilot/Drone Services for Drone- Based Research Activities
Buyer: National Research Foundation.
Category: Scientific research and development.
Procurement method: Request for Quotation.
Province: Western Cape.
Delivery location: iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130-Cape Town-Cape Town-7130.
Published: 05 October 2026.
Closing date: 09 October 2026 11:00 (South African time).
Tender documents:
- RFQ for Land Access 1.pdf
Source: National Treasury eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); the same notice is published as Open Contracting (OCDS) data.
Context for bidders
We hold 29 notices from National Research Foundation, going back to August 2026 — 11 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Transport & Logistics. There are 87 open Real Estate & Facilities tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 4 days.
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Documents
- RFQ for Land Access 1.pdfDownload (pdf)
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