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The South African State Theatre

Appointment of a service provider to provide accredited drone pilot training

Reference SAST/RFQ/2026/487Province GautengPublished 2 September 2026
Opportunity overview

Tender summary

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The South African State Theatre is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender SAST/RFQ/2026/487 for appointment of a service provider to provide accredited drone pilot training.

The opportunity is listed for Gauteng, with delivery or work expected at 320 PRETORIUS STREET, PRETORIA – PRETORIA – PRETORIA – 0001.

Submissions close on 14 September 2026 at 13:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.

A briefing session is scheduled for 1 January 0001 at 01:52 SAST at N/A.

BuyerThe South African State Theatre
Delivery area320 PRETORIUS STREET, PRETORIA - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0001
Closing deadline14 September 2026, 13:00 SAST
At a glance

Key tender details

Department
The South African State Theatre
Category
Education
Procurement method
Request for Quotation
Budget
Not disclosed
Delivery location
320 PRETORIUS STREET, PRETORIA - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0001
Closing date
14 September 2026, 13:00 SAST
Reference
SAST/RFQ/2026/487
Important date

Briefing session

Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory

1 January 0001, 01:52 SAST
N/A

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