The Council on Higher Education (CHE) invites qualified security services companies to submit bids for a comprehensive three-year security contract at its Pretoria headquarters. This open-tender opportunity, reference CHE/CS/02/04/2026, seeks a professional partner to safeguard CHE’s facilities, staff, and stakeholders at 1 Quintin Brand Street, Brummeria.
Scope of Work – Guarding & Access Control
- 3 guards per 12‑hour shift (day & night), 24/7/365
- Minimum PSIRA Grade C for all guards – CHE pays Grade C rates only
- Access control (vehicles, walk‑ins, CCTV monitoring, key management)
- Patrol routes with risk assessment & patrol frequency plan
- 24‑hour control room within 10km radius of CHE (Gauteng)
- Tactical armed response – maximum 10 minutes reaction time (no subcontracting)
- Shift Commander (one visit per shift) and Security Area Manager (monthly review)
- Digital access control system (visitors/contractors)
- Occurrence book (no erasures/correction fluid – single line & initial)
Mandatory Pre‑qualification Documents
- Completed pricing proposal (incomplete = disqualification)
- PSIRA company registration
- PSIRA Grade C registration for 3 guards
- PSIRA Grade B registration for supervisor
- Valid provident or indemnity insurance – minimum R10 million
- Compulsory briefing session attendance (no signing for absent firms)
Administrative Documents (may be requested post‑submission)
- CSD registration (verify at secure.csd.gov.za)
- Company registration documents, shareholder ID copies, resolution
- COIDA Letter of Good Standing, UIF registration
- Proof of office & control room location (Pretoria/Tshwane)
Compulsory Briefing Session Details
Attendance at the mandatory briefing is non-negotiable for bid consideration. The session takes place on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 11:00 at CHE’s offices in Persequor Technopark, Brummeria, Pretoria. Prospective bidders should arrive prepared with questions regarding scope, deliverables, and contractual expectations.
Evaluation and Selection Process
Bids will be assessed using the 80/20 preference point system, prioritising both cost-effectiveness and transformation objectives. CHE reserves the right to negotiate terms with shortlisted candidates and is not bound to accept the lowest-priced submission.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
- Tender published: Thursday, 30 April 2026
- Compulsory briefing: Thursday, 14 May 2026, 11:00
- Bid closing: Friday, 29 May 2026, 11:00
- Contract duration: Three years from appointment
How to Access Tender Documents
The complete bid documentation is available for download via the National Treasury eTender Portal: Bid Document – Provision of Security Services. For enquiries, contact Ms P. Mnyandu at Mnyandu.P@che.ac.za or 012-349-3903.
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