# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ARMED RESPONSE, MONITORING AND DATA

- **Reference:** RFQ 202112
- **Issuer:** [The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/the-south-african-bureau-of-standards-sabs.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-02 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-28 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for armed response, 24/7 alarm monitoring, data communication and maintenance services across SABS sites for a 24‑month period.** Suitable security providers with PSIRA registration, armed-response capability, experience in monitoring and visual-verification systems, and adequate fleet and firearm licenses should consider bidding. The scope and terms are detailed in the attached RFQ documents (RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf; UPDATED ARMED RESPONSE AND ALRM MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS.pdf).

#### Requirements
- Valid Company & Director PSIRA certificates; Valid PSIRA letter of good standing; Valid Armed Response PSIRA certificate
- Public liability insurance (min R3,000,000); COIDA letter of good standing
- Compulsory briefing attendance
- National CSD registration report; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SBD 4; SBD 6.1
- Minimum three contactable reference letters (monitoring of virtual verifier intruder detection systems)
- Minimum seven armed response vehicle licences across specified SABS regions; seven 9mm firearms licences
- Emergency response plan with site‑reach timelines; maintenance plan for virtual verifier intruder-detection system
- CVs for technicians with 5+ years’ VV intrusion-system experience; proof of national footprint (offices in all SABS regions)
- Valid COIDA and public liability/PSIRA compliance throughout the contract period

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: compulsory 28 October 2026 at 10:00, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof (see attached Annex for venue details). (RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf)
- Closing: 2 November 2026 at 11:00; no late submissions. (RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf)
- Submission: via email to elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za (electronic submission accepted) (RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf)
- Documents to submit: CSD registration report; BBBEE certificate/sworn affidavit; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; maintenance and emergency plans; CVs; licences; and any other documents requested in Annexures A/B (see PDFs). (RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf; UPDATED ARMED RESPONSE AND ALRM MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS.pdf)
- Briefing is mandatory; ensure readiness to demonstrate required capabilities (central monitoring, panic, visual verification, and armed response procedures). (UPDATED ARMED RESPONSE AND ALRM MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS.pdf)
- Note: The RFQ references GCC terms and the SABS procurement terms; respond in compliance with those conditions.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ARMED RESPONSE, MONITORING AND DATA

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ARMED RESPONSE, MONITORING AND DATA COMMUNICATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

## Documents

- RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf..pdf
- UPDATED ARMED RESPONSE AND ALRM MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS.pdf..pdf
- RFQ 202112 Armed Response1.pdf
- UPDATED ARMED RESPONSE AND ALRM MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

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