Security services for KwaZulu-Natal Botanical Garden.
Dumisi Mokoena
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 June 2026 at 10:00 · KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden’s Curio Shop, 2 Zwartkops road, Prestbury, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
Security guarding services are being procured for the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and may need to provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites bids for the provision of security guarding services at the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden in Pietermaritzburg. The contract will run for a period of three years. The service provider must ensure 24-hour security coverage, including access control, patrolling of the garden and facilities, and emergency response. Key deliverables include the provision of security equipment, an electronic guard monitoring system, and daily supervision. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing on 22 June 2026. The project requires a professional security team capable of enforcing garden rules and municipal by-laws. All work must be performed in accordance with South African law and the specific service level indicators provided by SANBI.
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 and management
- Must have an operating office in KwaZulu-Natal
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Liability insurance cover of at least R5 million
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Five signed client reference letters
- Valid ICASA license or PTT communication contract
- Company health and safety policy and training plan
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dumisi Mokoena
Email: d.mokoena@sanbi.org.za
Phone: 012-002-5201
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB to the Biodiversity Centre, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria, or via post to Private Bag X101, Silverton, 0184.
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