Security services for SANBI at National Zoo, Pretoria.
Dumisi Mokoena
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 June 2026 at 11:00 · National Zoological Garden Offices (232 Boom Street, Pretoria), at the Staff Centre.
In plain English
Security guarding services are being procured for the South African National Biodiversity Institute at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria for three years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites bids for the provision of 24/7 security guarding services at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria. The contract will run for a period of three years. The successful service provider must manage access control, monitor perimeter fences, secure animal enclosures, and provide emergency response support. Key deliverables include the deployment of trained security personnel, mobile supervision, and the provision of essential security equipment such as firearms, communication devices, and electronic monitoring systems. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing session to qualify. The project aims to ensure the safety of the facility and its assets through professional security management.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid PSIRA registration for company and management
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of business address in Gauteng
- Valid ICASA licence or communication service contract
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R5 million
- Five traceable reference letters for similar work
- Company Health and Safety policy and training plan
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dumisi Mokoena
Email: d.mokoena@sanbi.org.za
Phone: 012-002-5201
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB to the Tender Box at the Biodiversity Centre Building, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria. Emailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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