The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has issued an open tender (SANBI: NZG578/2026) for the appointment of a service provider to deliver comprehensive security guarding services at the National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria. This strategic three-year contract is critical for safeguarding South Africa’s invaluable biodiversity assets and ensuring visitor safety.
Scope of Work and Security Risks
The 85-hectare NZG campus houses endangered wildlife, plant species, and valuable infrastructure, receiving approximately 37,000 visitors monthly. The appointed provider must render 24/7 security services to mitigate risks including:
- Poaching, trespassing, and malicious damage to property
- Armed robbery and theft of equipment or animals
- Unauthorised access via boundary fences and the Apies River
- Loitering and violence by intoxicated visitors
Required Documentation for Submission
Bidders must submit a comprehensive set of mandatory documents to be considered compliant:
- Company Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
- Valid company PSIRA registration certificate
- Valid owner/management team PSIRA registration certificates
- Certified copy of valid ICASA licence or PTT service contract
- Documentary proof of operating office in Gauteng province
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Company health and safety policy and training plan
- Liability Insurance Cover (minimum R5 million per claim)
- Duly completed and signed SBD forms
- Fully completed compulsory site briefing session certificate
- Completed pricing schedule (Annexure D)
- Company profile with mission statement and management structures
- Latest Audited Financial Statement
- CVs for Site/Project Manager and two supervisors
- Five signed reference letters from previous clients (at least three from different organisations)
- Detailed training and skills development plan with timeframes
Compulsory Site Briefing Session
Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid clarification meeting is strictly required. Bidders must adhere to all health and safety protocols on-site.
- Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
- Time: 11:00
- Venue: NZG Offices (232 Boom Street, Pretoria), Staff Centre
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Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
Original, sealed bid documents must be deposited in the designated tender box. Emailed or faxed submissions will be disqualified.
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
- Closing Time: 11:00
- Submission Venue: Biodiversity Centre, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria
Enquiries and Document Access
For technical and bidding procedure enquiries, contact Dumisi Mokoena at d.mokoena@sanbi.org.za or 012-002-5201. Download the complete tender documentation:
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