Security Services for SAFCOL Sites.
Lungile Moeketsi
In plain English
Security services are being procured for SAFCOL sites for a period of three years. The tender does not specify eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
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Komatiland Forests SOC Limited and the South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL) are seeking security service providers for their sites across Northern and Southern regions. This tender, numbered RFB018/2026, involves a three-year contract for physical security services. Key responsibilities include access control, forest patrols to prevent illegal activities like timber theft and poaching, incident reporting, and emergency response. The service provider must supply all necessary equipment, including 4x4 vehicles, scanners, and communication tools. A mandatory three-month probation period applies upon appointment. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 9 October 2026 via Microsoft Teams to remain eligible. The contract follows the NEC4 Term Service Contract model, requiring high standards of supervision and performance monitoring. All personnel must be South African citizens and properly vetted.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- 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, directors, and personnel
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid Provident Fund Compliance Certificate
- Registered with National Bargaining Council for Private Security Sector
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R10,000,000
- Valid ICASA Radio Communication License
- Police clearance certificates for all company directors
- Latest PSIRA control room inspection report
- Verified project references from previous clients
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Moeketsi
Email: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za
Phone: 012-436-6300
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered or couriered to the SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, ABSA Square, 3rd Floor, Reception, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, Nelspruit. Submissions must include the original bid document and a USB. No email or internet submissions are accepted.
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