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DBSA Seeks Security Provider for Tzaneen Dam Project

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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP185/2026) for the appointment of a competent and experienced security services company. This strategic 14-month contract is designed to provide comprehensive security guarding services for the active construction site of the Raising of Tzaneen Dam Project in the Limpopo Province, ensuring the safety of personnel, assets, and infrastructure.

Scope of Services

The successful service provider will be responsible for managing all security operations at the construction site under the supervision of the DBSA and Department of Water and Sanitation representatives. Key deliverables include:

  • Deployment of PSIRA-registered Grade C security guards for both day shifts (06:00 to 18:00) and night shifts (18:00 to 06:00), seven days a week.
  • Provision of a dedicated Site Manager with proven knowledge in conducting incident investigations.
  • Strict access control, including locking and unlocking entrances, escorting visitors, and searching persons and vehicles in terms of the Access Control Act.
  • Prevention of unauthorized entry and the removal of dangerous objects, including firearms, alcohol, knives, and illicit substances.
  • Ensuring no DBSA assets leave the site without the necessary removal documentation.

Compulsory Briefing Session

Attendance at the onsite tender briefing is strictly mandatory. Failure to attend will result in immediate disqualification. The session is scheduled for Friday, 06 November 2026, at 11:00. It will be held at the Tzaneen Dam construction site (Construction North office), No. 1 Voortrekker Road, Tzaneen. Bidders must use Deer Park Road to access the venue. Approximate GPS coordinates are Latitude: 23°47’58.10″S and Longitude: 30°09’59.05″E.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

To be considered responsive, bidders must meet stringent pre-qualifying criteria and submit a comprehensive compliance package. Essential requirements include:

  • Valid registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
  • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report with an active MAAA status.
  • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
  • A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
  • Proof of successfully completing a minimum of two (2) projects of a similar nature (security services) in the last five (5) years, with a contract award value of R5 million or more per project, supported by signed letters of appointment and reference letters.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated in a multi-stage process. Bidders must first pass the administrative responsiveness and pre-qualifying criteria checks. Qualifying bids will then be assessed on functionality, including the proposed team’s profiles and methodology. The final adjudication will utilize the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, allocating points for price competitiveness and specific transformation goals (B-BBEE status level).

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Submission Guidelines

Bidders must note a critical submission condition: all tender responses must be submitted electronically via a dedicated submission link. Bidders are required to request this link by emailing nokuthulascm@dbsa.org no later than three (3) days before the tender closure. Direct email submissions of bids are strictly prohibited. Uploaded files must be correctly labelled and structured as prescribed in the tender document. The strict closing time is 23:55 on Monday, 23 November 2026. Bids must remain valid for acceptance for a minimum of 90 days from the closing date. For enquiries, contact Nokuthula Sangweni at 011-313-3101 or nokuthulascm@dbsa.org.

Document Downloads

Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official DBSA procurement portal or the National Treasury eTender portal:

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