Provision of Armed Response and Guarding Services.
Eskom
This tender closed on 10 August 2026
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In plain English
Eskom is procuring armed response and ad-hoc guarding services for Cradock. Bidders must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and comply with SDL&I obligations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the provision of armed response and ad-hoc guarding services at the Cradock Live Line Depot and surrounding municipality. The project duration is 60 months, starting 01 September 2026. Key deliverables include 24/7 armed response, ad-hoc armed guarding, and integration with the SP6000 Paradox alarm system. The contractor must provide PSIRA-accredited personnel, branded vehicles with live GPS tracking, and comprehensive incident reporting. The tender requires a minimum technical threshold of 80% for acceptance. The employer is NTCSA, and the service manager is Baleni Ngwenya. All services must comply with the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) framework.
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 directors (minimum Grade B)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public Liability Insurance of R15 million
- SAPS-issued business firearm competency certificates
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- SHEQ Officer with SAMTRAC certification and 3 years experience
- Valid lease or ownership proof for control room and armoury
Contact & how to apply
Name: nokwabelwa khanyile
Email: khanyign@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-800-6232
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the NTCSA E-tendering portal (https://eTendering.eskom.co.za) before 10:00 on 10 August 2026. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format into the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, Other).
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