Provision of Armed Close Protection Officers.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring 24/7 armed close protection officers on an 'as and when' required basis for three years. Eligible bidders must not be under any restriction to do business with Eskom or be on any sanctions list.
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Eskom is inviting tenders for the provision of 24/7 armed close protection officers. This service will be provided on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract will run for a total period of three years. The work will be performed at locations determined by Eskom. Interested parties must note that the tender closes on 22 June 2026 at 10h00. A non-compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 10 June 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The tender is valid for 180 days from the closing date. All queries must be submitted in writing at least five working days before the deadline.
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 and proof of good standing
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Security clearances for all company directors
- Proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act
- Valid firearm licenses, armoury management, and personnel competency documentation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lebohang Emmerson Motaung
Email: motaunlo@eskom.co.za
Phone: 016-457-5015
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders. Price lists must be provided in both PDF and Excel formats.
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