# TENDER TO APPOINT A SUITABLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THE PROVISION OF A TOTAL SECURITY SOLUTION ACROSS MULTIPLE REGIONS IN VAAL CENTRAL WATER FOR A PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-09-03.

- **Reference:** VCW403/SECURE/25
- **Issuer:** [Vaal Central Water](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/vaal-central-water.md)
- **Region:** Free State
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-03 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-12 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Other personal services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/S96.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**VCW seeks a total security solution across multiple regions in Vaal Central Water for a 60-month contract, combining physical guarding (including armed response), centralized monitoring, control rooms, and perimeter security fencing.** The award targets experienced security providers capable of delivering Section 1 (Comprehensive Physical Guarding) and Section 2 (Security Infrastructure and Central Monitoring). CIDB 4SQ PE or higher is required for Section 2; bids may cover one or more regions. Locality and BBBEE considerations apply, with preference for firms based in the Free State/Northern Cape and mandatory POPIA/NDA safeguards after award.

#### Requirements
- Two-part scope: Section 1 physical guarding (24/7, armed response) and Section 2 security infrastructure (central monitoring, control rooms, perimeter fencing).
- CIDB: Section 2 requires 4SQ PE or higher.
- Subcontracting not allowed; bidder must provide total security solution.
- Evidence of relevant experience, including reference letters and award letters.
- Compliance documents: valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, valid Tax Compliance PIN.
- PSIRA registration for key personnel; Control Room Supervisor (mandatory) and Control Room Manager (NQF6, 15+ years).
- Local/BBBEE: points for local offices (Free State/Northern Cape) and BBBEE status; 30% local employment/training and 70% absorption of existing officers as part of evaluation.
- Wages and pricing: rates must comply with minimum wages; prices must cover the full 60-month period and VAT inclusive.
- Tender validity: 120 days from closing, with potential extension of 60 days; extendable per VCW notice.
- Documentation: returnable forms, JV agreements if JV bids; no late bids; one-envelope submission.

#### How to Apply
- Obtain documents from National Treasury e-Tenders and VCW portal (VCW website also listed) (Tender documents available from 04 Aug 2026). 
- Submission: one sealed envelope to the VCW Bid Box, 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein 9300, before the closing time. Faxed/emailed bids not accepted.
- Required documents: completed bid forms bound in the document; SBD-style forms; proof of CSD and Tax PIN; PSIRA evidence; CIDB proof; JV agreement if applicable; company profile.
- Mandatory briefing sessions (attendance required): Head Office, Central Region (12 Aug 2026 11:00) and regional briefings for Balkfontein (13 Aug 2026) and Vaal Gamagara (17 Aug 2026) as applicable to bid scope. See Erratum 1 and Meeting Minutes for specifics (sources: Tender Documents, Minutes, Erratum 1).
- Briefing specifics and site visits may be found in the tender package; questions addressed in the Q&A addendum (sources: Q&A).
- Clarifications and updates are published on VCW/NT portals (sources: Minutes, Q&A, Erratum 1).

#### Source notes
Details about briefing dates, submission deadline, and mandatory requirements come from the Tender Documents (Tender advert; Minutes; Erratum No.1) and the Q&A clarifications.

## Description

TENDER TO APPOINT A SUITABLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THE PROVISION OF A TOTAL SECURITY SOLUTION ACROSS MULTIPLE REGIONS IN VAAL CENTRAL WATER FOR A PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS

## Documents

- VCW TENDER DOCUMENT SECURITY 2026.pdf..pdf
- Erratum 1
- Minutes
- Q & A
- Tender advert

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## Published on

- [Vaal Central Water Tenders](https://vaalcentralwater.co.za/advertised-tenders/)
- [CIDB i-Tender Register](https://registers.cidb.org.za/PublicTenders/TenderSearch)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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