Grounds and Garden Maintenance for SSA in Gauteng.
Makgoma Tauwatswala
In plain English
Grounds and garden maintenance services are being procured for the State Security Agency at Musanda for five years. Eligible bidders must comply with professional requirements and other conditions as specified in the tender.
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The State Security Agency (SSA) is inviting tenders for a five-year grounds and garden maintenance contract at the Musanda Complex in Pretoria and surrounding remote sites. The scope includes comprehensive landscaping, vegetation management, firebreak maintenance, and infrastructure cleaning. Specialized services such as wildlife veterinary care, snake catching, and beekeeping are required. The contractor must provide 24/7 emergency response within four hours and maintain high-security standards. The contract includes a fixed pricing structure for the first year with annual CPI-based adjustments. All personnel must undergo security vetting, and the service provider is responsible for staff transport to the site. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2026 at 11:00, with a compulsory briefing session scheduled for 10 July 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.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum CIDB grading of 5SH or PE
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
- Professional qualifications and membership in Horticulture or Conservation Management
- Audited financial statements or proof of financial resources
- Valid security clearance for all personnel
- Proof of ownership or access to specialized equipment
- Signed Joint Venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Makgoma Tauwatswala
Email: MakgomaR@ssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-427-4778
How to apply: Submit sealed proposals clearly marked with the bid number and description to the bid box located at the Musanda Complex, Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, R50 Delmas Road, Rietvlei, Pretoria.
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