Issuing Organization
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
Location
National
Closing Date
10 Apr 2026
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
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Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Mar 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-150748
The independent police investigative directorate seeks a service provider for physical security services, including guarding, alarm installation, monitoring, armed response, and close protection of personnel at national and district offices for 36 months. Eligible service providers should have relevant experience and meet regulatory requirements. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 473b stanza bopape street, benstra building, arcadia, pretoria.
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Date & Time
Friday, 10 April 2026 - 11:00
Venue
473B STANZA BOPAPE STREET, BENSTRA BUILDING, ARCADIA, PRETORIA
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
12 Mar
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Apr
2026
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) is responsible for maintaining law and order across South Africa.
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