Provision of Security Services at Playhouse Company.
Siya Manqele
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 October 2026 at 11:00 · 231 Anton Lembede Street, Durban, 4001
In plain English
Security services are being procured for The Playhouse Company premises for three years. Bidders must have CSD registration, BEE certification, COIDA, UIF registration, and PSIRA registration.
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The Playhouse Company is seeking a security service provider for its premises in Durban, South Africa. The contract covers a three-year period from 01 May 2027 to 30 April 2030. The successful bidder will provide continuous guarding, access control, and patrol services at the Theatre Complex on Anton Lembede Street and the Head Office on Acutt Street. Key deliverables include maintaining a fixed core security team, providing flexible showtime guards for events, and ensuring specialized response capabilities for emergencies or high-risk situations. The service must protect all employees, performers, patrons, and company assets. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 16 October 2026 at 11:00 am at the Theatre Complex. All bids must be submitted by 02 November 2026 at 11:00 am. The provider must demonstrate financial stability and provide a detailed operational plan for the duration of the contract.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 CSD registration report
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid PSIRA registration for company, directors, and management
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA letter of good standing
- Proof of UIF registration
- Valid CIPC company registration documents
- Proof of current public liability insurance
- Valid Bargaining Council registration and letter of good standing
- Audited financial statements for the last three years
- Attendance at the compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siya Manqele
Email: accountant2@playhousecompany.com
Phone: 031-369-9507
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via email as an attachment or a secure download link to tenders@playhousecompany.com. Ensure the submission is received before the closing time of 11:00 am on 02 November 2026.
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