Lifesaving Services in Greater Knysna for Holiday Periods
Knysna Municipality
In plain English
The Knysna Municipality is procuring a complete and qualified lifesaving service for the Greater Knysna area during holiday periods over 36 months. Bidders must not be in the service of the state and must be registered on the CSD.
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The Knysna Municipality invites tenders for the provision of a professional, fully equipped lifesaving service across the Greater Knysna Area. This contract covers a thirty-six-month period, specifically focusing on the December and Easter holiday seasons. The service requires the deployment of qualified lifeguards at various beaches, including Buffalo Bay, Brenton, Myoli, and the Karatara Swimming Pool. Key deliverables include daily operational coverage from 09h00 to 18h00, structured supervision, incident reporting, and the provision of essential medical and communication equipment such as AEDs and two-way radios. The project aims to ensure public safety at designated coastal and swimming locations through a managed, skilled workforce.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on CSD and Municipal Supplier Database
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R3,000,000
- Staff must be registered with Life Saving South Africa
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Proof of municipal account payments
- Reference letters from public or local government clients
- Affidavit confirming direct employment of lifeguards
- Proof of ownership or lease for medical and communication equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: M. Mato
Email: mmato@knysna.gov.za
Phone: Written Enquiries Only
How to apply: Bids must be completed in black ink, sealed in an envelope marked with the tender number and description, and include a USB with a scanned copy. Submissions must be deposited into the Tender Box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Clyde Street, Knysna, 6570.
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