Rand Water, South Africa’s largest bulk water supplier, has issued Request for Bid RW10414754/26R for the provision of comprehensive physical security services across its operational sites. This five-year contract presents a significant opportunity for qualified security service providers to partner with a critical national infrastructure entity.
Tender Overview and Scope
The tender seeks appointment of service providers to deliver physical security solutions at Rand Water facilities and areas where services are rendered. Coverage spans multiple regions with bids evaluated separately per region. Successful bidders may be awarded contracts for one or more regions, with Rand Water reserving rights to appoint up to five providers to ensure equitable work distribution.
Key Submission Requirements
- Bidders must meet mandatory pre-qualification criteria including valid PSIRA registration, COIDA Letter of Good Standing, and ICASA radio licensing
- Functionality evaluation requires minimum 70-point threshold across experience, human resources, equipment capacity, and risk management
- Pricing evaluated using 80/20 preference point system with B-BBEE status contributing to specific goals scoring
Evaluation and Award Process
Proposals undergo three-stage assessment: administrative compliance, functionality scoring, and price/preference evaluation. Rand Water applies objective criteria including supplier rotation thresholds, with aggregate awards not exceeding R250 million per financial year per supplier to promote broad-based participation.
Contract Duration and Coverage
The contract spans five years with services required across Central, East, North, South, and West regions. Bidders must clearly identify target regions and submit region-specific functionality responses and pricing schedules. Service delivery includes armed and unarmed guarding, tactical teams, dog handlers, and supervisory resources.
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How to Access Tender Documents
Download complete bid documentation from the National Treasury e-Tender Portal:
Contact and Submission Details
Submit bids electronically via e-Submission by 12:00 on Friday, 05 June 2026. No briefing session is scheduled. Direct procedural enquiries to Sandisile Zulu at sazulu@randwater.co.za or 011-682-0708. Bids must be valid for 180 days post-closing.
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