# To provide Guarding Services for the South African Post Office for a Maximum of (12) Mouths - Eastern Cape Province

> This tender closed on 2026-07-14.

- **Reference:** RFP 26-27-04/MM
- **Issuer:** [South African Post Office Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-post-office-limited.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-06-20
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-14 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-06-25 13:00 SAST (compulsory)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of guarding/security services for the South African Post Office in the Eastern Cape Province for up to 12 months (month-to-month), including armed and unarmed guarding, electronic patrol monitoring, a dedicated control room and armoury, and related security infrastructure.** Suitable for security service providers with PSIRA registration, a footprint in the Eastern Cape, and the ability to supply full pricing across all SAPO facilities in the region.

#### Requirements
- PSIRA registration for at least 1 year prior to bid closing; valid PSIRA certificate and PSIRA Good Standing.
- PSIRA Statement of Good Standing in the bidding company’s name (valid on bid closing).
- Evidence of guarding experience: minimum 1 year in the past 2 years (Annexure BR client proof).
- Operational footprint in the Province: at least one Branch with Secure Firearm Vault/Armoury and dedicated Secure Control Room (proof of address).
- Firearm competence: Firearm Competency Certificate for Armoury Manager; Firearm Handling Procedure; Firearms permits; Firearms Inventory Register.
- SBD1/SBD4 forms; Tax compliance (SARS PIN or TCS; CSD number if no TCS); CSD registration.
- BBBEE: 51% Black-owned, 51% Youth-owned, 51% Women-owned, 1% Disabled-owned (with required BBBEE documentation).
- Pricing Schedule (Annexure A) fully completed; include ad hoc rates; 12-hour shift pricing.
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations (Confidentiality Agreement).
- Due diligence readiness on facilities, control room, armoury and firearm management processes (Annexure BR/BC elements).

Notes from attached documents: PSIRA and experience requirements are reiterated (Annexure BR/BC); Facility and control-room/armoury requirements, electronic patrol, and 24-hour control room are specified in the main RFP text (RFP 26-27-04).

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: mandatory 25 June 2026 at 11:00 via Zoom; briefing link provided; venue note includes Pretoria address for in-person briefings.
- Clarifications: submit questions by 1 July 2026; SAPO will publish Q&A on the portal (RFP 26-27-04).
- Closing: 14 July 2026 at 11:00; bids hand-delivered to SAPO Supply Chain Management, Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street, Silverton 0184; sealed proposals with bidder name, description, RFP number, closing date/time, and contact.
- Submission format: one original plus loose-leaf copy, plus a USB; if a consortium, each party must supply BBBEE documentation (SBD forms and pricing in Annexure A) (RFP 26-27-04, Section 5).
- Documents to submit (examples): SBD1, SBD4; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; PSIRA certificates and good standing; TCS/CSD/tax clearance; proof of footprint; Firearm competency and related procedures; Organogram; Evidence of electronic patrol system; COIDA Letter; CSD registration (5.2.11).
- Where to obtain documents: the main RFP and annexes (RFP 26-27-04; Annexure A, BR, BC). Price schedule is in Annexure A (Annexure A - Pricing Schedule, Eastern Cape FINAL.xlsx).

## Description

To provide Guarding Services for the South African Post Office for a Maximum of (12) Mouths - Eastern Cape Province

To provide Guarding Services for the South African Post Office for a Maximum of (12) Mouths - Eastern Cape Province

Conditions: Please note that the bid submission deadline is 14-July-2026 at 11h00. Late submissions will not be considered. All completed bids must be hand delivered to: SAPO Supply Chain Management - Cnr James Drive & Moreleta Street , Silverton 0184

Briefing Venue: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75575365619?pwd=V84kwPkQYgx2nQ2BRDVXJk2kh0eBPo.1

## Documents

- RFP 26-27-04 -- Annexure BR Guarding Services for Eastern Cape Province-.docx..docx
- RFP 26-27-04 -- Annexure BC Guarding Services for Eastern Cape Province.docx..docx
- RFP 26-27-04 -- Guarding Services for Eastern Cape Province..pdf..pdf
- RFP 26-27-04 -- Annexure A - Pricing Schedule - Eastern Cape FINAL.xlsx..xlsx

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## Published on

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