Panel of Security Service Providers for Public Works.
Department of Public Works
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 30 July 2026 at 11:00 · Number 1 Hospital Road, Kroonheuwel, Kroonstad, 9500 (Voortrekker Hospital). Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking suitably qualified, registered security companies to join a panel of security service providers for a period of three years. Only companies with graded security officers and operational offices in the Free State Province are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites security companies to join a panel of service providers for the Free State Province. This tender involves providing armed and unarmed security services on an as-and-when basis for a three-year period, with a possible two-year extension. Key responsibilities include guarding premises, patrolling, emergency response, and monitoring security systems. Bidders must have fully operational offices within the Free State and may apply for up to three specific regions. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 30 July 2026 at Voortrekker Hospital in Kroonstad. The closing date for submissions is 17 August 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 (SARS PIN or CSD number)
- Valid CSD Registration Report
- CIPC Company Registration certificate
- Valid PSIRA registration for company and all directors
- Valid Letters of Good Standing (PSIRA, COIDA, PSSPF, and NBCPSS)
- Proof of registration with PSSPF and NBCPSS
- Valid firearm licenses and competency certificates
- Valid ICASA radio license or service contract
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R10,000,000
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Mosiuoa Kolobe
Email: kolobem@fsworks.gov.za
Phone: 051-492-1750
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in person to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Ground Floor, OR Tambo House, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein. Documents must be neatly bound and completed in black ink.
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