Framework Agreement for Security Services in KwaZulu-Natal.
Nosipho/ Norman/ Amukelani
In plain English
Security guard services are being procured on an 'as and when' required basis for three years. Eligible bidders must be registered companies in South Africa.
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Sentech SOC Limited is inviting service providers to join a framework agreement for the deployment of security guards in the KwaZulu-Natal province. This contract will run for a period of three years on an 'as and when' required basis. The scope of work includes providing armed and unarmed security guards, conducting 24/7 perimeter patrols, monitoring vehicles, and providing escort services for Sentech staff to and from various transmitter sites. The primary goal is to prevent theft, vandalism, and threats to personnel. Service providers must be able to respond to requests within specific timeframes, ranging from 2 to 6 hours depending on the time of day. The work will be performed across various operations centre clusters within KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must have the capacity to provide their own transport, communication tools, and security registers. This is a rotational panel appointment, and Sentech does not guarantee a specific amount of work.
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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance 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 personnel (Grade C guards, Grade B supervisors)
- Valid letters of good standing: PSIRA, NBCPSS, PSSPF, and COIDA
- Proof of UIF compliance (EMP201)
- Valid public liability insurance of at least R10,000,000
- Valid SAPS firearm licenses for 9mm and shotguns
- Proof of regional presence in KwaZulu-Natal
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nosipho/ Norman/ Amukelani
Email: tendera@sentech.co.za
Phone: 011-471-4443
How to apply: Submit proposals via the Sentech eTender portal or deliver them to the tender box at Sentech SOC Ltd, Sender Technology Park, Radiokop Ext 3, Honeydew, Johannesburg. Use a two-envelope system, separating technical and financial proposals, and label them clearly with the bid reference number SENT/039/2026-27.
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