# Render a Complete, Well Equipped and Suitably Qualified Lifesaving Function in the Greater Knysna Area for a period of Thirty-Six months (December & Easter Holiday periods).

> This tender closed on 2026-10-14.

- **Reference:** T 21 of 2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Knysna Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/knysna-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-14 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The tender requests rendering a complete, well equipped and suitably qualified lifesaving function in the Greater Knysna Area for 36 months (including December and Easter holiday periods).** Suitable bidders are service providers with lifeguarding/lifesaving capabilities, staffed with qualified personnel and equipped to operate during peak holiday periods, aligned with municipal procurement policies.

Tender documents are free to download from the Knysna Municipality website: www.knysna.gov.za (T 21 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf).

#### Requirements
- Minimum 21 out of 30 points to proceed; bids evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system.
- Compliance with the Council’s Supply Chain Management Policy, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) 2000, and the 2022 amended regulations.
- No bids from persons in the service of the State. Bids must be submitted on the issued bid documentation.
- Bids must be sealed and delivered to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna; closing time 12:00 on 14 Oct 2026; bids opened at 12:05 on the same day. Late or unmarked bids will not be considered.
- Bids remain valid for 180 days; validity extensions may be requested by the Municipality.
- The Municipality may withdraw, readvertise, reject, or accept part of a bid; no obligation to accept the lowest or highest scoring bid.

(Source: T 21 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 14 Oct 2026 at 12:00; bids opened 14 Oct 2026 at 12:05. (T 21 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
- Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the bid box at the SCM Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna.
- Documents to complete and submit: bids must be made on the issued bid documentation.
- Enquiries: technical queries to Ian Bezuidenhout (ibe zuidenhout@knysna.gov.za); SCM queries to Mzwanele Mato (mmato@knysna.gov.za); last date for enquiries 05 Oct 2026.
- Briefing session: details not provided in the available documents. If any, they would be specified in the tender docs.
- Where to obtain bid documents: download for free from the Knysna website (see above) (T 21 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf).

## Description

Render a Complete, Well Equipped and Suitably Qualified Lifesaving Function in the Greater Knysna Area for a period of Thirty-Six months (December & Easter Holiday periods).

Render a Complete, Well Equipped and Suitably Qualified Lifesaving Function in the Greater Knysna Area for a period of Thirty-Six months (December & Easter Holiday periods).

Conditions: Refer to the tender document. Tender documents can be downloaded from the Knysna Municipality website: www.knysna.gov.za at no cost. Website navigation is as follow: Do Business – Bidding Opportunities - Tenders – Current Tenders.

## Documents

- T 21 of 2026.27 Advert.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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