Framework agreement by Sentech Limited to appoint security guard service providers on an as-and-when required basis in KwaZulu-Natal for three years. Bid pack available; closes 17 November 2026.
Sentech Limited is inviting proposals from qualified security service providers to be appointed into a framework agreement for the deployment of security guards in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The agreement runs for three (3) years and operates on an "as and when" required basis, meaning Sentech will issue guarding requests as operational needs arise rather than committing to a fixed number of guards or hours. Multiple service providers may be appointed under the framework, so successful bidders can expect to be called upon when the buyer requires security personnel at its sites in the province.
The tender is classified under security and investigation activities and was published on 20 October 2026 under reference SENT/039/2026-27. The supporting bid pack (provided as a compressed archive) contains the detailed requirements, including the specification of services, evaluation criteria, pricing schedules, and mandatory documentation. The document content could not be extracted for this summary, so bidders should download and review the bid pack directly to confirm specific obligations such as guard qualifications, registration requirements, minimum staffing standards, reporting and incident-management protocols, and the pricing and evaluation methodology. Bidders should also verify the tender's current status, as it is listed as a draft at the time of publication, and submit before the closing date of 17 November 2026.
For appointed service providers, a framework agreement offers the advantage of a multi-year relationship with a state-owned enterprise without guaranteed volumes, providing a pipeline of potential work across the province over the contract period. Successful bidders will be expected to deliver professional, reliable guarding services that protect Sentech's people, premises, and assets, and to maintain compliance with applicable South African security industry legislation and the terms of the framework agreement. Because the work is demand-driven, providers should ensure they have the capacity to mobilise trained personnel at short notice across KwaZulu-Natal.
This tender is suitable for registered private security companies holding a valid PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) registration and the relevant security service provider certification, particularly those with an operational presence in KwaZulu-Natal or the capacity to mobilise guards there quickly. Companies with experience in government or state-owned enterprise contracts, a strong compliance record, and the ability to supply trained, vetted personnel on demand will be well positioned. Small and medium enterprises in the security sector may also be eligible depending on the evaluation criteria in the bid pack, so businesses should review the B-BBEE and preference requirements before bidding. Businesses without security guarding capability, or those unable to meet the framework's demand-based deployment model, should not apply.
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