Security Guarding Services for WCG Buildings in Cape Town.
WENDY ARENDSE
In plain English
The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety is procuring security guarding services for WCG buildings in Cape Town CBD and metro areas. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with South African Private Security Regulatory requirements.
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The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety invites bids for physical security guarding services at various Western Cape Government buildings in the Cape Town CBD and metro areas. The contract spans 36 months, starting 1 October 2026, with a potential 12-month extension. Key deliverables include 24/7/365 security, access control, CCTV monitoring, and the provision of trained personnel and equipment. The service provider must maintain a fully functional, non-outsourced control room within the Cape Town Metropolitan area. Bidders are required to provide security personnel ranging from Grade A to C, along with necessary operational tools and protective gear. Performance will be measured against strict service level agreements, including rapid incident reporting and regular patrol requirements.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 and letter of good standing
- Valid COIDA letter of good standing
- Valid Private Security Sector Provident Fund letter of good standing
- Valid NBCPSS registration with proof of up-to-date contributions
- Public Liability Insurance or letter of intent
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Fully functional, non-outsourced control room in Cape Town Metropolitan area
- Minimum score of 81% in the Operational Risk Assessment (ORA)
- Willingness to undergo State Security Agency (SSA) vetting
- Three references for previous security contracts
Contact & how to apply
Name: WENDY ARENDSE
Email: Wendy.Arendse3@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-483-6324
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered to the bid box located at the Department of Local Government, Ground Floor, 80 St Georges Mall, Waldorf Building, Cape Town, 8000.
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