Alarm Monitoring and Armed Response Services NEW

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has re-issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for alarm monitoring and armed response services at its East London branch, located at Hammer Mill House, Victoria Crescent, The Quarry, Selborne, East London, 5201. The RFQ was issued on 23 October 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026 at 14:00. Quotations must be submitted by email to Bnkosi@landbank.co.za and Quotations@landbank.co.za. The scope covers monitoring of the branch's alarm system, which includes a Texecom panel with spare zones for the antenna, and the provision of armed response for security incidents. Note that the document title refers to 'repair', but the scope describes monitoring and armed response services, so interested bidders should seek clarification from the SCM contact, Bathabile Nkosi, on the exact requirements before pricing.

The evaluation has two stages. In Stage One, bidders must meet mandatory requirements or they will be disqualified. These include submitting a quotation that meets the specification, proof of good standing with SARS (tax compliance status PIN), proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD), a fully completed and signed SBD 4 disclosure form (any declared conflict of interest makes the bid non-responsive), and a completed SBD 6.1 preference points claim form. Other statutory documents include a vendor accreditation form, proof of banking details, a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit from a SANAS-accredited agency, and certified copies of identity documents for shareholders and directors. Stage Two evaluates price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system, with up to 80 points for price and up to 20 points for B-BBEE status (Level 1: 20 points, Level 2: 15, Level 3: 10, Level 4: 5). Prices must exclude VAT, remain firm for the contract duration, and be valid for 120 days. Land Bank will not consider price adjustments later, so pricing must cover all costs and assumptions.

For the bidder, this is a formal contract opportunity with a public-sector institution wholly owned by the South African government. Successful bidders must sign a confidentiality agreement, sign the standard written contract form (SBD 7), and complete FICA and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, including politically exposed person (PEP) screening. Land Bank may also carry out due diligence covering financial health, litigation, judgments, past performance, and reputational risk, and it will check that the bidder is not on the Register of Tender Defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers. Because the work involves security services, bidders should confirm any sector-specific registration obligations, such as PSIRA registration for security providers, before submitting. Bidders with strong B-BBEE credentials, a compliant tax and CSD status, and proven experience with alarm monitoring and armed response in the East London area are well placed to compete.