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SAFCOL Security Services Tender for KZN Regions

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The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) invites qualified security service providers to bid for the appointment of one service provider per region to provide physical security services at SAFCOL sites for a period of three years. This open tender (RFB018/2026) aims to protect the company’s forestry operations, assets, and personnel across the Northern and Southern regions.

Tender Overview and Scope

The appointed service providers will deliver physical security guards, armed response units, access control, patrols, incident management, and emergency response services. The contract covers plantation sites, sawmills, nurseries, and eco-tourism facilities. SAFCOL reserves the right to limit the award such that no single bidder is awarded more than one region, ensuring risk mitigation through diversification.

Mandatory Requirements

Bidders must submit the following documents to avoid disqualification:

  • Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
  • Certified PSIRA Grade B Registration Certificate of directors
  • PSIRA Registration Certificate of the company
  • Valid Letter of Good Standing from PSIRA
  • Compliance Certificate with Provident Fund
  • Police clearance certificates for all directors
  • ICASA Radio Communication Licenses confirmation
  • National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector registration
  • Public Liability Insurance policy of R10,000,000 or more
  • Latest PSIRA inspection report of the control room
  • Attendance at the compulsory briefing session

Technical Evaluation

Bidders must achieve a minimum of 80 points out of 100 on functionality, followed by a site inspection where another minimum of 80 points is required. Scoring criteria include company experience with reference letters (20 points), security manager experience (20 points), radio communication systems (10 points), guard management systems (10 points), vehicle tracking (10 points), response vehicles (20 points), and registered offices (10 points).

Pricing and Preference Points

The 90/10 preference point system applies. Price carries 90 points, while specific goals account for 10 points. Specific goals include black women ownership (4 points), black ownership (2 points), youth ownership (2 points), and disability ownership (2 points). The contract follows the NEC4 Term Service Contract.

Submission Details and Deadline

Bids close on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at 12:00. Submissions must be deposited at SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, ABSA Square, 3rd Floor Reception, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela. A compulsory briefing session will be held virtually on Friday, 09 October 2026, at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams.

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Contact Information

For enquiries, contact Lungile Moeketsi at Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za or 012-436-6300.

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