Security Guarding Services for SANBI in Pretoria.
Dumisi Mokoena
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
5 August 2026 at 11:00 · The Pretoria National Botanical Garden’s Conference Hall African Pride, 02 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184
In plain English
Security guarding services are being procured for the South African National Biodiversity Institute at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden for three years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites bids for a three-year security guarding contract at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. The service provider must supply 24/7 security, including access control, perimeter monitoring, and patrols across the garden and its infrastructure. Key deliverables include deploying trained Grade C and B security personnel, providing necessary safety equipment, and managing electronic guard monitoring systems. The contract requires mobile supervision and participation in emergency response teams. All personnel must be proficient in English and an additional official language. The project is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and requires a compulsory site briefing session on 05 August 2026. The tender closes on 18 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid PSIRA registration for company and management
- Proof of business operations in Gauteng
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public liability insurance with minimum R5 million cover
- Valid ICASA license or communication service contract
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dumisi Mokoena
Email: D.Mokoena@sanbi.org.za
Phone: 012-843-5000
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB to the Tender Box at the Biodiversity Centre Building, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria. Emailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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