Security Guard Deployment Framework Agreement

Sentech Limited has issued tender SENT/038/2026-27 to establish a three-year framework agreement for the appointment of one or more service providers to deploy security guards in the Northern Cape Province. Under a framework agreement, appointed providers are not guaranteed a fixed volume of work. Sentech will instead call on the panel of appointed providers as and when specific guarding requirements arise, so successful bidders should expect demand to be intermittent rather than continuous.

The tender is categorised under security and investigation activities. Based on the title and description, the core scope is the supply of manned security guards for Sentech's facilities and sites in the Northern Cape, including the recruitment, deployment, supervision and management of guards for each call-off. The bid pack, which is a zipped document, was listed on the eTenders portal but its contents could not be extracted for this summary. Prospective bidders should therefore review the bid pack directly for the detailed specifications, site locations, guard numbers and shift patterns, pricing schedule and evaluation criteria, B-BBEE and tax compliance requirements, and any mandatory documentation such as PSIRA registration and proof of experience.

For suppliers, a framework agreement offers the opportunity to be pre-qualified for a three-year period with a state-owned enterprise, without needing to rebid for each individual requirement. For Sentech, it provides a ready pool of compliant providers able to respond quickly to operational security needs across the province. Interested bidders should confirm their eligibility, prepare their submissions carefully, and submit before the closing date of 17 November 2026.