The Road Accident Fund (RAF) wishes to appoint a suitable service provider to provide Close Protection Services on a month-to-month basis for a period not exceeding four (04) months.Closed

Overview

The RAF seeks a service provider to supply Close Protection Services on a month-to-month basis for up to four months. Bid eligibility targets security professionals with armed close protection capabilities, PSIRA registration, firearms competency, driver qualifications, and the ability to deploy an executive protection team with a suitable vehicle and related security measures (Annex C; RFQ PR10118636).

Requirements

• Mandatory qualifications (Armed Close Protector and Driver roles): Grade 12, Close Protection certificate, PSIRA registration, firearm competency certificate (COC), valid driver’s license, basic first aid, SAPS clearance, and Advanced Driving (offensive/defensive).
• Reliever/driver role: same certificates plus driver-specific duties; formal dress code.
• Vehicle/equipment: 4-door executive sedan (BMW/Merc class) with 70% tinted windows, roadworthy; fleet cards for fuel/oil/tolls; rifles with 2 magazines (30 rounds each).
• Security and compliance: adherence to Annexure A security measures (document handling, access control, storage, cybersecurity, incident response, audits) and POPIA compliance; RAF to conduct security screenings and require data protection assurances; CSD registration and SARS tax compliance; RAF prefers CSD-registered suppliers.
• Evaluation: 80/20 price vs specific goals; specific goals include HDI ownership (10 points), women (8 points), persons with disabilities (2 points) with proof required (SBD 6.1).
• Mandatory documents: submit copies of required certificates; complete standard bidding documents (SBD4, SBD6.1, Annex A–F) (RFQ Doc PR10118636).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 October 2026 at 11:00 (responses late will be disqualified).
• Submission method: email quotations to rfq.procurement@raf.co.za (Head Office).
• Documents to submit: completed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points), Annex A (Security Measures), RFQ Specification (Annex C), Cost Break Down (Annex E), and any proof for specific goals.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS tax matters in order; VAT status if applicable; RAF to transact only with CSD-registered suppliers.
• Briefing: none (N/A).
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ PR10118636 package (see attached RFQ documents; Annexes A–F).
• Contacts for enquiries: jonathanm@raf.co.za or 012-621-1962.

Notes: See RFQ PR10118636 documents and Annex A–F for exact formats and proof requirements. (Documents: RFQ Document PR10118636 – Close Protection Services.docx; SBD 4/6.1; Annexure A Security Measures.)