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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Site EB3, The Innovation Hub, 1 Mark Shuttleworth Street - Lynnwood - Pretoria - 0087
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-154262
The water research commission (wrc) invites bids for a 24-month contract to provide comprehensive physical security services at its pretoria premises. The tender targets professional security service providers capable of delivering 24/7 guarding, armed response, access control, and compliance with strict regulatory and operational requirements.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Site EB3, The Innovation Hub, 1 Mark Shuttleworth Street - Lynnwood - Pretoria - 0087
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21 Apr
2026
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20 May
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdf
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Important Dates
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfClosing date: 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid validity: 120 days from closing. Clarification deadline: 07 May 2026 at 11:00 AM (written queries only to [email protected]). No compulsory briefing session.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfSCM/Technical enquiries: Supply Chain Management, [email protected], 012 761 9300. Fraud hotline: 0800 214 777 or [email protected]. Submission: Online via eTender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/).
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfSubmit bids online only via the National Treasury eTender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) by 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. No physical submissions accepted. Use official forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) without re-typing. All pages must be initialed and signed in black ink. Late bids are disqualified. Required documents: completed bid forms, tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number), B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, pricing schedule, and all mandatory annexes. Failure to comply with submission rules (e.g., missing pages, unsigned forms, or incorrect format) may disqualify the bid. Tutorial for eTender upload: https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfEvaluation follows a 4-phase process: (1) Screening: Administrative check for completeness (no elimination). Required: signed/initialed bid forms, SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, tax compliance (SARS PIN/CSD), B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, CSD report, and pricing schedule. (2) Pre-Qualification: Mandatory pass/fail. Requirements: PSIRA registration (good standing), director’s PSIRA Grade A, director’s SA ID, COIDA compliance, NBCPSS registration, Gauteng-based control room (immovable structure, proof via lease/municipal bill), roadworthy company vehicles, public liability insurance, and declaration to pay guards per PSIRA/NBCPSS rates. (3) Functional: Minimum 75% threshold. Scored criteria: company operational experience (70 pts: 6+ years=70, 5-6=60, 4-5=50, 3-4=40, 3=30, <3=20, none=0), director’s experience (25 pts: >5 years=25, 4-5=20, 3-4=15, 3=10, <3=5, none=0), emergency response time (5 pts: ≤5 min=5, 5-10=4, 10-15=3, 15-20=2, 20-25=1, >25=0). (4) Price & Specific Goals: 80/20 system. Price (80 pts) benchmarked against lowest quote. Specific Goals (20 pts): 20 pts for woman/youth/disability-owned businesses (≥30% ownership). Highest total points win.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfScope: 24-month physical security services for WRC premises (Site EB3, The Innovation Hub, 1 Mark Shuttleworth, Lynnwood, Pretoria). Deliverables: 24/7 guarding (including weekends/holidays), roving supervisor site visits, patrol tracking system with reports, armed emergency response (≤1 hour), asset/personnel protection, visitor escorts, access control checks, entrance/parking monitoring, vehicle/personnel searches, firearm safe storage, monthly performance/patrol reports, security contingency plan, OHS compliance file, daily occurrence book (OB) logging, breach investigations, security registers, quarterly guard workshops (Saturdays), SLA meeting attendance, on-site supervision, control room operations (alarm response, troubleshooting, access card management). Equipment: Corporate uniforms, torches, 2-way radios, base radios, OB, security registers, handheld metal detectors, pocket books, pens, handcuffs, batons, electronic patrol sticks. Team: 10 guards total (1 supervisor Grade B unarmed, 3 Grade C unarmed officers, 1 control room operator; shifts: day/night/weekend/holiday). Infrastructure: Bidder must have a Gauteng-based (preferably Tshwane) immovable control room (proof via lease/municipal bill), 24/7 operational with email/WhatsApp/phone, panic button linked to control room, armed response capability (≤1 hour), functional base/two-way radios. Experience: Company must have 3+ years’ operational experience (reference letters required). Director: PSIRA Grade A, 3+ years’ management experience, valid firearm competency, basic safety training. Guards: Grade 10 minimum, PSIRA Grade C, SAPS clearance (all guards + relievers). Subcontractors/consortia: Each party must meet all compliance/technical requirements.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfPricing: Fixed total bid price (VAT inclusive, ZAR) for 24 months, covering all costs (supply, delivery, maintenance, overheads, annual CPI escalations). Submit pricing schedule for Year 1 and Year 2 separately, including monthly/day/night unit costs for supervisors, officers, control room operators, admin, and other costs. Total bid price must match the amount in Annex C (Price Declaration Form). Bid validity: 120 days. Payment: Linked to key outputs; WRC reserves right to cancel for poor performance. Bonds/guarantees: Not explicitly stated. Financial capacity: Public liability insurance required (proof of cover for theft/damage during contract).
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-001-2026-27 - PROVISION OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SERVICES.pdfMandatory: PSIRA registration (company + directors Grade A), valid PSIRA certificates (good standing), COIDA compliance, NBCPSS registration, SAPS clearance for all guards/relievers, Gauteng-based control room (immovable structure), company vehicle roadworthy certificates (registered under company name), public liability insurance. Tax: SARS TCS PIN (or CSD number if no TCS) for bidder and all consortium/joint venture partners. B-BBEE: Submit original/certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs). CSD: Compliance History Report required. Professional registrations: PSIRA for all security personnel. Local content: Not explicitly stated. Additional: Declaration to pay guards per PSIRA/NBCPSS rates; dummy payslip may be requested. State employees/directors: Bids from state employees or companies with state-employed directors/members are disqualified.
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Address
Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Contact
+27 12 761 9300[email protected]www.wrc.org.zaLynnwood Bridge Office Park, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
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