Security services for DOA Somerset East office.
PC makasi
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 October 2026 at 11:00 · Department of Agriculture office, No 2 Southey Street, Somerset East
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is procuring security management services for its satellite office in Somerset East for 36 months. Bidders must be registered with PSIRA and on the CSD, and must comply with various licensing and accreditation requirements.
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The Department of Agriculture is seeking a security service provider for its satellite office in Somerset East. This contract covers a 36-month period. The successful bidder will be responsible for safeguarding departmental assets, buildings, and personnel. Key duties include access control, patrolling, monitoring check points, and providing an alarm system with armed response. The service provider must supply two Grade C unarmed guards for day shifts and all necessary security equipment. The project location is No 2 Southey Street, Somerset East. Bidders must have a functional office within the Blue Crane Route Municipality for at least one year and provide references for similar past projects.
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
- Active PSIRA registration for company and owner
- Registered on CSD and LOGIS
- Valid Tax Compliance Status
- Registered with UIF and relevant Bargaining Council
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R2 million
- Valid ICASA license or lease agreement
- Valid firearm license for company or owner
- Police clearance for company owner
- Functional office in Blue Crane Route Municipality for minimum one year
- Proof of financial capacity via bank statements or credit facility
Contact & how to apply
Name: PC makasi
Email: phumlani.makasi@drdar.gov.za
Phone: 060-584-4272
How to apply: Request tender documents via email from Mr. P. Makasi at Phumlani.Makasi@ecagriculture.gov.za. Completed bids must be physically delivered to the tender box located at 64 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Mutual Building, Ground Floor, Port Elizabeth, 6001. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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