Security Services for Eastern Cape Provincial Office and Warehouse
Yash Sookan
In plain English
Security services are being procured for the Eastern Cape Provincial Office and Warehouse. Bidders must comply with the Electoral Commission's supply chain management policies.
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The Electoral Commission (IEC) invites bids for the provision of security services at its Eastern Cape Provincial Office and Warehouse. The contract will span a period of three years. The scope of work includes safeguarding employees and assets, controlling access, patrolling, monitoring ICT server rooms, and providing tactical protection when required. Services will primarily be based in the Buffalo City Metropolitan area, with potential ad hoc requirements across South Africa. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 24 November 2026 at the East London office. The tender closes on 08 December 2026. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of industry experience and maintain a 24-hour operational control room within the Buffalo City Metropolitan area.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- PSIRA registration for company and directors with letter of good standing
- Physical office and 24-hour control room in Buffalo City Metropolitan area
- Minimum of five verifiable client reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yash Sookan
Email: Sookany@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the company name and tender reference (IEC/EC-01/2026). Submissions must be deposited into the tender box at the Electoral Commission office located at Helena Drive, Triple Point, Beacon Bay, East London. Electronic or postal submissions are not accepted.
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