Lifesaving Services in Greater George Area.
George Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
2 October 2026 at 12:00 · George Fire Station, 124 Mitchell Street, George Central, George
In plain English
The George Municipality is seeking a service provider to deliver a complete, well-equipped, and suitably qualified lifesaving function in the Greater George Area until 30 June 2029. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate.
Always check the official documentDescription
The George Municipality is seeking a service provider to manage a professional lifesaving function across the Greater George area. This contract runs from the date of appointment until 30 June 2029. The work involves providing qualified lifeguards, management staff, and essential safety equipment at various beaches, including Herolds Bay, Victoria Bay, Leentjies Klip, and Wilderness, as well as public swimming pools in Conville and Uniondale. Key deliverables include daily operational reporting, maintenance of municipal lifeguard towers, provision of medical supplies like AEDs and oxygen kits, and ensuring all staff are properly uniformed and transported to duty points. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 02 October 2026 at the George Fire Station. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 on 19 October 2026.
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.
Full requirements
- Affiliation with Life Saving South Africa required
- Public Liability insurance minimum R10 000 000
- Must demonstrate specified medical equipment and reporting system
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN required
- Must be registered on Central Supplier Database
- Valid B-BBEE certificate required
- Municipal account or lease not in arrears over 30 days
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. Johan Brand
Email: jbrand@george.gov.za
Phone: (044) 801 1657
How to apply: Submit your completed tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with 'Tender No. GMT050/25-26' into the tender box located at the George Municipality, Fifth Floor, Directorate: Financial Services, Supply Chain Management, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George. No emailed, faxed, or posted applications are accepted.
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