SBAS Airspace Safety-of-life Certification
Tender Overview
About this tender
Geoscience Australia is seeking certification-related support to achieve Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) airspace Safety-of-Life capability. The engagement involves safety assurance, compliance and regulatory documentation, risk and safety case development, verification and validation evidence, and stakeholder engagement across aviation and airspace governance. Required contractor capabilities include aviation safety assurance, airspace and air traffic management safety cases, regulatory compliance consulting aligned with CASA and ICAO standards, quality management and auditing, and potentially GNSS and SBAS technical assurance support.
Frequently asked questions
- The tender relates to certification-related support to achieve Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) airspace Safety-of-Life capability, involving safety assurance, compliance and regulatory documentation, risk and safety case development, verification and validation evidence, and stakeholder engagement.
- The tender covers all Australian states and territories including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- Contractors should demonstrate knowledge of CASA and ICAO-aligned regulatory compliance standards.
- Required capabilities include aviation safety assurance, airspace and air traffic management safety cases, regulatory compliance consulting, quality management and auditing, and potentially GNSS and SBAS technical assurance support.
- The tender reference number is GA2026-12.
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