Security service tenders cover guarding, CCTV installation, access control systems, electronic security, and cash-in-transit services. Government buildings, SOEs, and municipalities regularly require security services. PSIRA-registered security companies can find opportunities matching their grading levels across all provinces.
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Armed security services to protect and escort SARS high risk assets β cash and other high value goods, including illicit detained or confiscated goods β between SARS offices, ports of entry, virtual warehouses, banking institutions and state storage facilities, as and when required over three years. One provider must deliver every component nationally across four regions (gauteng north and south; north west, limpopo and mpumalanga; western cape, eastern cape and kwazulu-natal; northern cape and free state) from its own 24/7 national control room, with NO subcontracting of the control room or asset-in-transit services permitted. Bids close on 17 november 2026 at 11:00 and must be physically delivered to the SARS tender box in pretoria. The decisive hurdle is functionality: bidders must score at least 70 of 100, including three reference letters each worth at least r1 million including VAT per year, before price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) are scored.
Submission method - physical delivery only: deposit the proposal in the SARS tender box at the main entrance, or send IT by courier, to arrive before the closing time. - Proposals received after the closing date and time are not accepted, whatever delivery method was used. - All proposals and supporting documents must be in english. Submission address SARS procurement tender office lehae la SARS 299 bronkhorst street nieuw muckleneuk, brooklyn pretoria, 0181 packaging and copies - one hardcopy: an a4 ring-bound lever arch file. - One electronic copy: a USB memory stick holding a complete copy of the hardcopy; the bidder carries the risk if the electronic copy is incomplete. - Both must be sealed in an outer envelope marked with the bidder's name and address, the bid number and the closing date. - Technical and pricing content must be in separate folders: folder 1 for technical, folder 2 for price and b-bbee/specific goals. - A proposal not in the prescribed format may be disqualified in whole or in part. Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed offer cover page with bidder and contact details β non-submission disqualifies. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether directors, shareholders or members are employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution β non-submission disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee/specific goals points β NO submission means zero points for those goals. - Signed general conditions of contract (gcc); the recommended bidder signs the agreement on award. - Proof of csd registration with the csd master registration number. - Three most recent years of annual financial statements. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, the pricing response template, and the sbd 6.1 In folder 2. - Supplier cost and risk assessment questionnaire: each consortium, joint venture or subcontractor party completes a separate signed questionnaire covering corporate governance, management experience, restrictions and disputes, key suppliers and customers, and financial position, with certified supporting documents. Disqualification risks - any prequalification document left unsigned or omitted. - Pricing response template or bill of quantities not completed in full. - Subcontracting, or an intention to subcontract. - Contacting SARS employees, officials or third parties involved in the RFP outside the official enquiry channel. - Failure to meet any mandatory evaluation criterion.
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Security services for an eightβmonth period are required by the department of employment and labour. Bidders must submit their quotation by 10 november 2026 at 09:00. The primary consideration is meeting the closing deadline and providing a compliant RFQ response.
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The department of employment and labour requires a security company to provide guarding services in the northern cape for a contract period of 8 months. The work is procured through a request for quotation, with quotations closing on 23 october 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential consideration for bidders is that the site list, guarding hours, number of officers and shift structure are not specified, so these must be confirmed with the department before a price is quoted.
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Provision of general and vip security services is required for the nkandla local municipality, covering general and vip security needs. The open tender is listed under security and investigation activities. The most consequential bidder consideration is meeting the closing submission deadline of 9 november 2026 at 09:00.
Closing: bids must be submitted by 9 november 2026 at 09:00; late submissions are not accepted. Scope split: the contract covers two distinct streams β general security services and vip protection services β and bidders must be able to deliver both. Psira registration: security service providers must be registered with psira and deploy only registered, appropriately graded security officers, including vip protection officers. Statutory compliance pack: valid tax compliance status, csd registration and cipc company registration must accompany the bid. Pricing: bidders must price both the general and vip components in the prescribed pricing schedule; incomplete pricing is a disqualifying omission. Returnable documents: all mandatory sbd/mbd forms, including the preference points claim and declarations, must be completed and signed by an authorised signatory. Enquiries: direct all tender enquiries to nkandla local municipality supply chain management before the closing date.
Security, patrol and access control services are required at various cape winelands district municipality facilities for the period ending 30 june 2030, using psira grade c officers on day and night shifts, emergency call-outs and a web-based guard monitoring system reporting daily by 10:00. Bidders must be psira-registered and accredited on both the cwdm supplier database and the central supplier database before the closing date. Bids close at 11:00 on friday, 13 november 2026 and must be delivered as sealed hard copies to the tender box at 29 du toit street, stellenbosch; faxed, emailed or telexed bids are rejected. Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference system, so a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit and locality proof are needed to earn the 20 preference points.
Submission method: sealed hard-copy tender placed in the official tender box at the cape winelands district municipality offices, 29 du toit street, stellenbosch. Envelope: each tender in its own sealed envelope, endorsed with the tender number and description. Electronic submission: not accepted β faxed, telexed or emailed tenders are rejected. Copies: the complete original tender document must be returned; missing pages disqualify the bid. Completion: complete in black ink; corrections also in black ink and signed by the bidder. Tippex/correction fluid: any bid containing correction fluid corrections is disqualified. Tenders are opened in public immediately after the closing time. Returnable documents: - mbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director/shareholder employed by the state or connected to the municipality. - Mbd 5 (declaration for procurement above r10 million): declaration required for contracts above r10 million. - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims b-bbee and locality preference points; must be completed to earn any preference points. - Mbd 7.1 Or 7.2 (Contract form): signed acceptance of the contract terms for goods/works or services. - Mbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses past SCM abuses or improper conduct. - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies the price was set independently with NO collusion. - Questionnaire (annexure i): must be completed to earn preference points. - Authority for signatory: board/partners/trustees resolution authorising the signatory to bind the bidder. - Credit order instruction. - Compulsory documentation checklist. - Capability of bidder. - Tax compliance status pin printed from the SARS website. - Certified copy of the bidder's and each director's municipal account for the month preceding closure. - B-bbee status level verification certificate or qualifying sworn affidavit. - Letter of good standing from the department of employment and labour (if applicable). - Psira registration confirmation and nbcpss registration with paid-up levies. - Proof of registration on the cwdm supplier database and the central supplier database. Disqualification risks: - late submission, or submission by fax, email or telex. - Missing pages, unsigned forms, or correction fluid corrections. - Failure to return the complete original document. - Failure to submit the authority to sign, tax pin, municipal accounts or b-bbee evidence. - Contacting the municipality on bid matters between bid opening and contract award.
The tender requires bidders to supply, install, and maintain CCTV and access control systems for a government entity in the western cape. Interested contractors, suppliers, and service providers must submit a bid before the closing date of 10 november 2026. Participation is compulsory and requires attendance at the briefing at cticc 2, meeting room, bluebelll.
β’ Provide supply, installation and maintenance services for CCTV and access control systems. β’ Attend the mandatory briefing at cticc 2, meeting room, bluebelll. β’ Submit a bid before the closing date of 10 november 2026.
The municipality requires security guarding services for its side c premises and facilities over a 36-month contract period. This is a re-advertised tender evaluated on an 80/20 preference-points basis, with price carrying 80 points and functionality (experience, capacity, references) carrying 20 points. The single most consequential consideration is the compulsory briefing on 14 october 2026 at 10:00 at the depot hall β attendance appears mandatory and missing IT risks disqualification.
Submission method: physical tender box only - NO emailed or faxed bids accepted - couriered bids permitted only if in the tender box before closing time - bidders must ensure documents are placed in the tender box before the closing time; late submission is at the bidder's risk - address: tender box in the foyer at the administration building of greater taung local municipality - packaging: clearly mark the outer envelope with the contract number and description, addressed for attention of the municipal manager - document fee: r500.00 (Non-refundable) - payment options: deposit into absa account 2650560046, branch code 630273 (use bid reference number as payment reference); or pay at the municipal cashier - documents available from: 9 october 2026 - documents may also be downloaded from the e-tender portal; proof of payment must be attached on submission - tender validity period: 90 days returnable forms required: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed bidder and contact details, signed as offer cover page - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections to the municipality - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under 80/20 system - sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content) - sbd 8 (declaration of past supply chain management practices) - sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion or price disclosure to competitors - authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the signatory to bind the bidder - proof of payment of document fee - proof of csd registration and valid tax compliance status disqualification risks: - unsigned or omitted returnable forms - documents not in the tender box by closing time - faxed or emailed submissions
Provision of security guarding services for greater taung local municipality's side b area under a 36-month contract. The municipality evaluates bids on an 80/20 price-functionality split with compulsory briefing attendance. Bidders must submit physically to the municipal tender box by the deadline; NO electronic submissions accepted.
Submission method: physical submission to tender box only - location: tender box in the foyer at the administration building of greater taung local municipality - addressed for attention of: municipal manager - packaging: clearly marked with the contract number and description - closing time: 12:00 on 11 november 2026 - couriered bids accepted only if in the tender box before 12:00 on closing date - not accepted: faxed or emailed tender documents - document fee: r500.00 - Payment: absa account 2650560046, branch code 630273; or at municipal cashier; or pay and download from e-tender portal with proof of payment attached - documents available from: 9 october 2026 - tender validity period: 90 days - bidder responsibility: ensure document is placed inside tender box before closing time returnable forms (to be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): cover page with bidder and contact details, signed as the offer - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections to the municipality - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): b-bbee points claim under 80/20 system - sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices) - sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion or price disclosure - proof of csd registration - valid tax compliance status (SARS tcs pin or tax pin) - proof of payment of document fee
The national youth development agency requires physical security services across its centres in all nine provinces for a 12-month period, divided into two lots: inland (gauteng, limpopo, north west, mpumalanga, free state) and coastal (northern cape, eastern cape, western cape, kwazulu-natal). Bidders may submit for only one lot, with a maximum of two service providers to be appointed. Services include unarmed guarding, 24/7 control room operations, armed response, vehicle patrols, and comprehensive reporting. The compulsory briefing session is on 15 october 2026 at 10:00 via microsoft teams, and bids close on 3 november 2026 at 11:00.
Submission method: hand-delivered to tender box at nyda head office, 7 naivasha road, sunninghill, johannesburg (tender box accessible 08h00β17h00 weekdays). NO fax, telex, or email submissions accepted. Closing date and time: 3 november 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be considered. Required copies: one original hard copy marked "original" and one electronic copy on USB device; NO discrepancies permitted between the two. Packaging: sealed envelope clearly marked with description "appointment of physical security services for nyda centres over a period of one (1) year (12 months)", tender number RFP2026/07/NYDA, and the markings "original" and "soft copy (USB)". returnable documents: fully completed and signed returnable documents as stipulated, submitted on original tender documentation issued by nyda. Mandatory forms include: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): offer cover page with bidder details and signature. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment or connections of directors/shareholders; false declaration disqualifies the bid. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the preferential procurement regulations. - Sbd 7 (contract form): written contract to be signed by successful bidder. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies independent pricing, NO collusion. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. Disqualification risks: late or incomplete bids; failure to conform to tender rules or format; proof of collusion; non-compliance with law, unauthorised additions/deletions, conditional or incomplete bids; any mandatory form left unsigned or omitted; submission not on original nyda documentation.
Mintek requires a security service provider to deliver 24-hour comprehensive security, crime prevention, armed tactical response, access control, patrols, surveillance, and incident investigation at its randburg premises (200 malibongwe drive, strydom park) for a four-year contract. The successful bidder must supply specified equipment, personnel with psira grades, and meet strict reporting and compliance requirements. Bidders must submit online by 18 november 2026 at 12:00 and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 points to be considered.
Submission method: online tender box only, accessed via the mintek website link: https://secure.sabeexdms.com/organisation/view/5496. NO submissions by fax, email, telegram, or physical tender box will be accepted. - Closing time: 18 november 2026 at 12:00. Late submissions are rejected, even by one second. - Files must be saved with the tender number and bidder name separated by a dash (e.g., Mtk17-2026-[biddername].xxx). Only file types and sizes allowed on the online tender box are accepted. - Submit three zip files: zip file 1 (compliance documents), zip file 2 (tender submission with all supporting documents), zip file 3 (financial offer). - All pages of the proposal must be initialled by the responsible person; the tender reference number and company name must appear on every page. - The cover letter must be on the bidder's letterhead with company name, address, and contact details. - Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted): - mtf 01: financial offer and price declaration β commits the bidder to the quoted price. - Mtf 02: price β detailed pricing schedule. - Mtf 03: validity of tender price β confirms price validity period. - Mtf 04: form of offer and acceptance β formal offer acceptance. - Mtf 05: service provider declaration form and experience β declares experience and capability. - Mtf 06: bank details form β banking information for payments. - Sbd 4: bidder's disclosure β discloses any state employment or connections. - Sbd 6.1: Preference points claim form β claims b-bbee preference points under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - Csd report β proof of central supplier database registration. - Jv/consortium/partnership agreement signed by all parties (if applicable). - Disqualification risks: any returnable form missing or unsigned; failure to submit all required documentation by closing; non-compliance with responsiveness criteria; price declaration not signed by an authorised person.
ESKOM requires a tactical response team at matla power station for a three-year (36-month) contract. The scope covers the provision of a dedicated armed response unit to protect the power station premises, personnel, and assets. Bidders must submit by 30 october 2026 at 10:00 sast. The most consequential consideration is meeting the strict security and response requirements and submitting before the deadline.
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Design, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of a comprehensive security upgrade including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, electric fence, pa, alarm, psim, and standby power systems at the simmerpan complex in germiston. The contract also covers ongoing maintenance services and decommissioning of existing security infrastructure. Bidders must comply with multiple ESKOM ntcsa technical standards and provide accreditation and experience evidence as per standard 240-170000723.
Submit the signed form of offer and acceptance (including schedule of deviations if any). Provide the activity schedule in excel format (pricing document). Include a concept design report with the tender. Complete and submit sbd 6.2 Declaration and annexure c, d, and e (mandatory for contract award). Submit a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. All documents must be received before the closing date and time. Disqualification: any incomplete or unsigned returnable forms, late submission, or collusion as per sbd 9.
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