Service Provider for Armed Response and Monitoring Services
SABS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 October 2026 at 10:00 · 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards is procuring armed response, monitoring, data communication, and maintenance services for 24 months. Bidders must have valid PSIRA registration, liability insurance, and a COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider for armed response, 24-hour alarm monitoring, data communication, and maintenance of visual verification intruder detection systems. The contract will run for a period of 24 to 36 months. The work involves providing security services across various national locations, including Groenkloof, Olifantsfontein, Secunda, Richards Bay, Durban, Cape Town, Saldanha Bay, and East London. Key deliverables include the installation and maintenance of security equipment, continuous monitoring of alarm signals, and ensuring rapid emergency response times to all SABS sites. Bidders must provide a comprehensive emergency response plan and a maintenance strategy for the detection systems. The service provider must also manage panic systems and ensure secure data communication links between the sites and the monitoring center. The project requires a national footprint and experienced technical personnel to handle the specialized security infrastructure.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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.
- 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
- Valid PSIRA Letter of Good Standing and Armed Response certificate
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public liability insurance of at least R3 million
- Minimum of 7 valid Armed Response vehicle licenses
- Minimum of 7 valid 9mm firearm licenses
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Three contactable reference letters for similar work
- Technicians must have 5+ years of relevant experience
- Proof of national footprint via lease or municipal account
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lekgolo Lebepe
Email: elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6157
How to apply: Responses must be submitted via email to elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure the quotation is received on time. Bidders should also verify submission details via the official SABS procurement portal.
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