Security guarding services for Department of Agriculture.
Ben Coetzer
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
2 September 2026 at 11:00 · Plant Quarantine and Plant Diagnostic Services, Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries Community Hall, R310 Road, Stellenbosch, 7600
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is procuring security guarding services for Region 3, covering Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape for 36 months. Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Agriculture is seeking a qualified service provider to supply 24/7 security guarding services across the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape. The contract will run for thirty-six months. Key responsibilities include access control, site patrols, and the protection of personnel and assets. The provider must also supply and install two specialized guard houses in Stellenbosch. The project requires a strong regional presence and the ability to provide emergency ad-hoc security services. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session in Stellenbosch to qualify for the tender process.
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 PSIRA registration and Letter of Good Standing for company and directors
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid NBCPSS registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Valid PSSPF confirmation letter
- Minimum of 45 company-registered firearm licenses
- General Public Liability Insurance of at least R1 million
- Physical business footprint in Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, or Eastern Cape
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN and CSD registration
- Attendance of compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ben Coetzer
Email: BenC@Nda.gov.za
Phone: 012-312-8375
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number and bidder details, and deposited into the bid box at the Department of Agriculture, 20 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 18 September 2026.
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