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The eastern cape rural development agency (ecrda) seeks a psira-registered service provider to supply armed and unarmed security guards for its offices at 128 alexandra road, qonce, for a 24-month contract. The service requires one unarmed day guard (06h00–18h00) and one armed night guard (18h00–06h00), seven days a week, with full access control, incident reporting, and key management duties. Bidders must be csd-registered, hold a valid psira certificate, have at least three years' experience, and submit all mandatory forms by 09 november 2026 at 11:00 via email only. The evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system, with price worth 80 points and specific goals (race, gender, disability, youth) worth 20 points.
Submission method: email only to [email protected] - Email subject line must include the tender reference number. - Each email must be under 30mb; avoid sending multiple bids under one email. - Prefer pdf format and compress where possible. - Late bids will not be considered. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - authority to sign/resolution: authorises the signatory to bind the bidder. - Sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as cover page. - Sbd 3.3 (Pricing schedule – professional services): firm prices, valid for 90 days. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): discloses any state employment or interest in related enterprises. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goal points. - Sbd 7.2 (Contract form – rendering of services): signed at award stage, not required at submission. - General conditions of contract (gcc): must be submitted in full. - Psira certificates for the company and all security personnel (minimum grade c). - Cvs of security personnel and proof of psira registration. - Cv of the appointed operations manager with proof of psira registration. - Two traceable references on letterhead. - Valid compensation fund letter of good standing (coid). - Annexure iii – detailed quotation. Disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned returnable documents render the bid non-responsive. - Incomplete sbd 6.1 Results in non-allocation of specific goal points. - Bids received after closing time are not considered.
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