The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has issued an open tender for the provision of security management services at its Qamata Workshop, covering a 36-month contract period. Bid number SCMU8-26/27-0090 was published on 22 June 2026, with a closing date of 17 July 2026 at 11:00.
What the Contract Covers
The successful bidder will be responsible for access control, premises patrolling, asset safeguarding, screening of personnel and visitors, emergency preparedness support, and general crime prevention. The post structure requires one Grade C unarmed day-shift guard and two Grade C unarmed night-shift guards.
Who May Apply
Bidders must be registered with PSIRA, the CSD, and LOGIS before the closing date. A fully functional office within the Chris Hani District is mandatory. Additional requirements include:
- Valid PSIRA certificate and ICASA licence
- UIF registration and COIDA letter of good standing
- Bargaining Council registration
- Firearm licence registered under the company name
- Police clearance for company owners
- Liability insurance of at least R2 million
Evaluation Process
Bids are assessed in two stages. Stage 1 checks administrative compliance. Stage 2 applies a functionality threshold of 70 points across experience (40 points), financial capacity (40 points), and locality (20 points). The final price-and-preference stage uses the 80/20 system — 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals including black, women, youth, and disability ownership.
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Key Dates and Contacts
A compulsory briefing session takes place on 30 June 2026 at 11:00 at the Qamata Department of Agriculture Office, Cofimvaba.
- Administrative enquiries: Ms K Mbuqwa — 083 382 9352 / khutala.mbuqwa@ecagriculture.gov.za
- Technical enquiries: Ms N Msi — 082 871 4971 / Nonzwakazi.Msi@ecagriculture.gov.za
Download the full tender document: Qamata Workshop Security Bid – SCMU8-26/27-0090
Submit bids to the tender box at Block H, Bathandwa Ndondo Office Park, Komani, 5319, by 11:00 on 17 July 2026.
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