Provision of Security Services to Newcastle Municipality.
Newcastle Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 July 2026 at 10:00 · Newcastle Town Hall, Scott Street, Newcastle
In plain English
External security services for Newcastle Municipality for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Supplier Database.
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The Newcastle Municipality invites bids for the provision of external security services for a 36-month period. The project involves protecting municipal assets, people, and property across four zones in Newcastle, Madadeni, and Osizweni. Key deliverables include armed guarding, access control, and visible vehicular patrols. The contractor must provide trained security personnel equipped with uniforms, two-way radios, and 9mm firearms. Additionally, the scope requires the supply and installation of wooden guard rooms. Operations must be supported by supervisors and roadworthy vehicles. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 28 July 2026, and the final submission deadline is 05 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 directors
- Valid PSIRA and Private Security Sector Provident Fund Letter of Good Standing
- Valid firearm licenses, SAPS inspection reports, and competency certificates
- Public Liability Insurance with minimum R10 million coverage
- Valid ICASA radio frequency license
- Proof of ownership or lease for operational vehicles
- Proof of municipal account in good standing
- Registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pieter Marais
Email: Pieter.marais@newcastle.gov.za
Phone: 034-328-4704
How to apply: Submit sealed bids in the tender box at the Municipal Civic Centre (Rates Hall), 37 Murchison Street, Newcastle. Clearly mark the envelope with the bid number and title. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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