Provision of security services for Newcastle Municipality.
Newcastle Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 July 2026 at 10:00 · Newcastle Town Hall, Scott Street, Newcastle
In plain English
External security services are being procured for Newcastle Municipality for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Supplier Database.
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The Newcastle Municipality is seeking a service provider for the provision of external security services for a 36-month period. The work will take place at various municipal premises within Newcastle. Key deliverables include armed guarding services, access control, and visible vehicular patrols to protect council assets. The successful bidder must supply and install guard rooms and provide all necessary security equipment, including firearms and branded patrol vehicles. The contractor is required to maintain a fully functional office and control room within Newcastle. The contract duration is three years, with price adjustments permitted for the second and third years.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 and Private Security Sector Provident Fund letters of good standing
- Valid firearm licenses, SAPS inspection reports, and competency certificates
- Public Liability Insurance with minimum R10 million cover
- Valid ICASA radio frequency license
- Proof of CSD registration
- Proof of municipal rates compliance
- Bank Rating Certificate
- Operational office or control room located in Newcastle
- Proof of ownership or lease for required patrol vehicles
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms Dalene Marais
Email: Dalene.Marais@newcastle.gov.za
Phone: 034 328 7769
How to apply: Sealed bids must be deposited into the official tender box located at the Municipal Civic Centre (Rates Hall), 37 Murchison Street, Newcastle. The envelope must be clearly marked with the bid number and title, with the bidder's details on the back.
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