Provision of Armed Carrier Services for Cash and Documents.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring armed carrier services for cash and document handling. Eligible bidders must comply with the City of Cape Town's Supply Chain Management Policy.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider for armed carrier services. The work involves the collection, banking, and delivery of cash and documents for various municipal sites, including revenue offices, traffic services, and libraries. Key deliverables include the supply of security consumables, the operation of an electronic tracking and receipt system, and the secure overnight storage of cash. The contract will run for three years, from July 2027 to June 2030. The service provider must manage cash floats and ensure all losses are covered within seven days. The city intends to appoint a primary service provider and a standby contractor.
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 Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and CCT Supplier Database
- Valid PSIRA registration for entity and all security personnel
- Valid Public Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, and COID insurance
- Proof of ownership or lease for 15 armoured vehicles
- Minimum 2 years experience in armed carrier services
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years for contracts over R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Finance Tenders
Email: Finance.Tenders@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number, description, and box number (222). Deliver it to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 21 July 2026.
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