Security Services for Northern Cluster Labour Centres.
Government Department
In plain English
Guarding services are being procured for the Northern Cluster. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a service provider to supply security services for the Northern Cluster. This contract will run for a period of 36 months. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing professional guarding services across the designated cluster locations. All pricing must align with the standards set by the National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPSS). The service provider is required to adjust their rates annually based on the official percentage increases gazetted by the NBCPSS. This tender is issued by the Department of Employment and Labour in the Republic of South Africa. Interested parties should note that a non-compulsory virtual briefing session is scheduled for 12 October 2026 via Microsoft Teams. The bid must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. No site inspections will be conducted for this project.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Compliance with NBCPSS wage and pricing regulations
Contact & how to apply
Email: FSTenderEnquiries@LABOUR.gov.za
Phone: 051-505-6200
How to apply: All bid documents must be obtained from the Department of Employment and Labour website or the National Treasury e-Tender Portal. Proposals must be submitted online via the e-Tender Portal. No other submission methods will be accepted.
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