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Where can I find security tenders in South Africa?

Security opportunities may be published through National Treasury's eTenders portal, government departments, municipalities, public entities and other official procurement sources. BidBetter organises opportunities from supported sources into a searchable tender feed with province, service-type and closing-date filters.

Can I search security tenders for free?

Yes. Public browsing and keyword search are available without registration. Saving a tender, creating alerts and running AI analysis require a BidBetter account. Some features are available on the free plan; others require a paid subscription.

What types of security tenders appear on BidBetter?

The feed includes physical guarding services, CCTV and surveillance tenders, access control and biometric tenders, alarm and perimeter-security tenders, investigation and risk-service appointments, specialist security and security equipment supply contracts.

What is the difference between physical-security and electronic-security tenders?

Physical-security tenders generally involve personnel, supervision and service delivery. Electronic-security tenders involve surveillance systems, alarms, access control, equipment supply, installation and maintenance.

Are cybersecurity tenders included?

No. Cybersecurity and information-security opportunities are classified under the ICT or cybersecurity category. Only tenders involving physical-security systems, guarding or related services appear here.

Are fire-safety tenders included?

Fire-safety-only opportunities are separately classified. A combined security and fire-system tender may appear where both scopes are substantial and clearly labelled.

Does a security business need PSiRA registration?

PSiRA regulates the private-security industry in South Africa. Each organisation must review its legal obligations and the tender's exact registration and supporting-document requirements through official PSiRA sources.

Can I filter by PSiRA requirement?

BidBetter displays the PSiRA requirement where it appears in the recorded tender source. This identifies recorded wording and does not verify compliance or determine eligibility.

Does BidBetter confirm that our PSiRA registration is valid?

No. BidBetter may organise the published requirement and support internal records, but official verification must be completed through the appropriate PSiRA service.

What is a PSiRA letter of good standing?

Some tenders request a current letter issued through the official PSiRA process confirming that the business is registered and in good standing. Review the tender documents to understand the exact requirement.

Can I find armed-security tenders?

Armed-service opportunities are displayed only where the original source explicitly records an armed requirement. BidBetter does not infer this field from the facility type, buyer or contract value, and does not verify firearm-related compliance.

Can I find CCTV and surveillance tenders?

Yes. Use the CCTV and surveillance category shortcut or search for terms such as CCTV, surveillance, camera, video monitoring or security system to find installation, supply, maintenance and monitoring opportunities.

Can I find access-control and biometric tenders?

Yes. Use the access control and biometrics shortcut or search for terms such as access control, biometric, turnstile or visitor management to find relevant system and installation opportunities.

Can I find security tenders for mines or industrial sites?

Yes. Use the province filter and keywords such as mining security, industrial security or site guarding. The tender documents determine the actual operational and regulatory requirements for specialist environments.

Can I search by province?

Yes. Use the province filter to narrow results to a specific region. Province-specific pages are also available for Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the other provinces.

Can I filter by compulsory briefing or site inspection?

Yes. BidBetter displays recorded briefing and site-inspection information where available. Always confirm the date, time, location and compulsory status against the original tender documents before making any attendance decision.

How often are the security tenders updated?

Tender records are added and updated as information becomes available from supported public procurement sources. The timestamp above the results reflects when the database was most recently refreshed.

Does BidBetter include every security tender in South Africa?

No. BidBetter includes security tenders from supported public procurement sources. Coverage is not complete. Check official portals and department websites to ensure you do not miss relevant opportunities.

Can BidBetter alert us when a new security tender is published?

Yes. BidBetter supports tender matching alerts based on your business profile. Configure your security services, provinces and facility preferences to receive supported opportunity matches.

Can BidBetter analyse a security tender?

Yes. AI-assisted tender analysis is available to eligible subscribers. The analysis can help identify requirements, dates and risks. All critical information must be verified against the original tender documents.

Does BidBetter calculate security-officer staffing or tender pricing?

No. BidBetter can organise staffing and pricing responsibilities but does not calculate or verify the correct staffing model, wage assumptions or commercial price. Pricing and staffing remain the responsibility of the bidding organisation.

Can multiple team members work on the same security tender?

Yes. BidBetter supports workspace invitations, task assignment, internal deadlines and contributor roles. Operations, technical, pricing, compliance and approval responsibilities can each be assigned to specific team members.

Does BidBetter submit security tenders?

No. Your organisation remains responsible for reviewing, approving and officially submitting its response through the required method.

Is BidBetter an official government or PSiRA website?

No. BidBetter is an independent tender-management platform and is not affiliated with the South African government, National Treasury or PSiRA. The issuing organisation and original public source remain authoritative.

How do I get security tenders in South Africa?

Register and maintain the supplier information the buyer requires, monitor government, municipal, SOE and other procurement sources, match opportunities to your security services, check the mandatory and PSIRA-related requirements, attend compulsory briefings, prepare experience and reference evidence, build a methodology and staffing plan, cost realistically, complete the returnables and submit before the closing date.

How do I find security tenders in Gauteng?

Use the province filter on this page set to Gauteng, or the Gauteng province discovery page. Gauteng generally carries a high volume of security opportunities in the BidBetter feed across the broader Gauteng region.

Does the lowest security tender always win?

No. Public-sector evaluation commonly applies administrative compliance, mandatory requirements, functionality where applicable, then price and stated preference or specific-goal evaluation. The exact sequence and weighting vary by tender — read the evaluation section of the specific document.

Can a small security company apply for government security tenders?

Yes, where the business meets the tender’s mandatory requirements — registration, tax, PSIRA where required, experience, staffing capability, compliance and the ability to deliver and finance the contract. Smaller contracts, RFQs and sub-contracting opportunities may be accessible to newer businesses, but each tender’s criteria control.

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Current Security Tenders in South Africa

Find current government and private-sector security tenders, RFQs and contracts across South Africa, including guarding, armed response, CCTV, surveillance, access control, investigation and physical security opportunities.

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13 - 2026 - Appointment of a Service Provider(S)

South African Revenue Service

RFP 13 - 2026 - Appointment of a Service Provider(S) to Provide Specialist Resources in Support of The SARS Security Technology Integration Project for a Period of Three (3) Years on an As-And-When-Required Basis.

RFP 13 -Services: ProfessionalGauteng

Closes

26 Oct 2026Closes in 31 days

Briefing / site inspection

02 Oct 2026

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Electronic securityNew to BidBetter Compulsory briefing

INSTALLATION, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF ACCCESS CONTROL AND CAMERA SYSTEM. (RE-ADVERT)

Capricorn District Municipality

INSTALLATION, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF ACCCESS CONTROL AND CAMERA SYSTEM. (RE-ADVERT)

COR- IT28/2025/2026Information and communicationLimpopo

Closes

30 Oct 2026Closes in 35 days

Briefing / site inspection

15 Oct 2026(Compulsory)

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South African Civil Aviation Authority

FOR THE PROVISION OF CORPORATE THREAT ASSESSMENT FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA).

Services: ProfessionalGauteng

Closes

05 Oct 2026Closes in 10 days

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Electronic securityNew to BidBetter

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL, COMMISSION AND CONFIGURE ONE 65-INCH CCTV MONINTOR FOR SADPMR.

South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL, COMMISSION AND CONFIGURE ONE 65-INCH CCTV MONINTOR FOR SADPMR.

RFQ176-2026Manufacture of electrical equipmentGauteng

Closes

02 Oct 2026Closes in 7 days

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Physical securityNew to BidBetter

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND FIT-OUT OF FOUR (4) CONTAINERS AT IZIKO NELSON MANDELA PRISON HOUSE FOR KIOSK, TICKETING OFFICE, SECURITY OFFICE AND STAFF OFFICE, INCLUDING FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS

Iziko Museums of Cape Town

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND FIT-OUT OF FOUR (4) CONTAINERS AT IZIKO NELSON MANDELA PRISON HOUSE FOR KIOSK, TICKETING OFFICE, SECURITY OFFICE AND STAFF OFFICE,…

IZIKO RFQ-CSM-NMPH-CONTAINERS 12/09/2026Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipmentWestern Cape

Closes

08 Oct 2026Closes in 13 days

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Road Accident Fund

PROVISION OF CLEANING SERVICES AT THE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF) FOR ALL OFFICES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

RAF/2026/00062Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)National

Closes

29 Oct 2026Closes in 34 days

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Physical security

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER CLEANING, HYGIENE SERVICES AND SUPPLY CONSUMABLES TO DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS MBOMBELA OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

Water and Sanitation

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER CLEANING, HYGIENE SERVICES AND SUPPLY CONSUMABLES TO DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS MBOMBELA OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36)…

W11574Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga

Closes

26 Oct 2026Closes in 31 days

Briefing / site inspection

09 Oct 2026

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Physical security Compulsory briefing

PROVISION OF SERVICES: THE ERECTING OF SECURITY FENCING OF THE RIVERSDALE WATER AND WASTEWATER AND PUMP STATIONS

Hessequa Municipality

PROVISION OF SERVICES: THE ERECTING OF SECURITY FENCING OF THE RIVERSDALE WATER AND WASTEWATER AND PUMP STATIONS

HES-TECH 03/2627Specialised construction activitiesWestern Cape

Closes

23 Oct 2026Closes in 28 days

Briefing / site inspection

13 Oct 2026(Compulsory)

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Physical security

Appointment of a panel of service providers to provide Pharmaceutical Medicines for a period of five (5) years to the State Security Agency (SSA).

State Security Agency

Appointment of a panel of service providers to provide Pharmaceutical Medicines for a period of five (5) years to the State Security Agency (SSA).

SSA/13/2026/27Supplies: MedicalGauteng

Closes

14 Oct 2026Closes in 19 days

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Physical security Compulsory briefing

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of cleaning services at Barberton Labour Centre for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

Labour

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of cleaning services at Barberton Labour Centre for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

LMP05/2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga

Closes

16 Oct 2026Closes in 21 days

Briefing / site inspection

30 Sep 2026(Compulsory)

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Physical security Compulsory briefing

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of security services at Mbombela & Malelane Labour Centres for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

Labour

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of security services at Mbombela & Malelane Labour Centres for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring…

LMP06/2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga

Closes

16 Oct 2026Closes in 21 days

Briefing / site inspection

01 Oct 2026(Compulsory)

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Verify before acting. Always confirm the tender number, opportunity type, service location, PSiRA requirements, compulsory briefing, contract period, closing date, submission method and available addenda against the original tender notice and documents. BidBetter is an independent platform and does not represent the issuing organisation.

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Let BidBetter watch for new security opportunities.

Create a business profile using the guarding, response, electronic-security, investigation or equipment services your company provides and the provinces where it operates. BidBetter can then surface supported tender matches and alerts for your review.

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Tender matching supports discovery. It does not confirm registration, eligibility, capability, compliance or commercial suitability.

Physical security

Provision of Physical Security and Access-Control Services

FacilityMunicipal facilities

ProvinceGauteng

Contract period36 months

PSiRA requirementRegistration and letter of good standing requested

Compulsory briefingYes

Closing28 August 2026 at 11:00

Match reasonPhysical guarding · Gauteng in profile

Electronic security

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of CCTV and Access-Control Systems

ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal

Opportunity typeElectronic security systems

Contract scopeInstallation and maintenance

Closing5 September 2026 at 12:00

Match reasonCCTV · access control in profile

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Security opportunity types

Security tenders span guarding, response, electronic systems, investigation and equipment — each with different requirements.

Guarding services

Security guards · static guarding · guarding services · patrol services · site security

Armed & tactical security

Armed response · tactical response · escort services · close protection where relevant

CCTV & surveillance

CCTV · cameras · surveillance systems · monitoring · video surveillance

Access control

Biometric systems · access-control systems · visitor management · gates · turnstiles

Physical security systems

Perimeter security · fencing · physical-security installations · integrated security systems

Investigation services

Investigation · forensic investigation · loss/theft investigation · security investigation

Security equipment

Radios · alarms · detection equipment · physical-security equipment

Cybersecurity, information-security and ICT-only access-management tenders are excluded from this page and classified under ICT where appropriate.

Current security tender opportunities by type

How open security tenders are split across service types.

Opportunity type	Open
Physical security (guarding, patrols, access-control personnel)	25
Electronic security (CCTV, alarms, access-control systems)	6
Investigation and risk services	1
Security equipment	0
Combined security	0

Counts are derived from the live security dataset and update as the feed refreshes.

Choose the right security opportunity

A guarding-service contract and an electronic-security contract require different teams, evidence and pricing.

Physical security services

Provide security officers and service delivery

Personnel-based contracts to guard facilities, control access, patrol sites and respond to incidents.

Potential requirements

PSiRA business registration
PSiRA letter of good standing
Registered security officers
Required officer grades
Staffing and mobilisation plan
Supervisors and relief staffing

Electronic security systems

Supply, install and maintain security technology

Technology-based contracts to supply, install, integrate and maintain CCTV, alarms and access-control systems.

Potential requirements

Technical capability and experience
Equipment specifications
Manufacturer or supplier authorisation
Installation and testing capacity
Maintenance and support capacity
Warranty and response-time obligations

Review the opportunity type before using a standard guarding or technology proposal.

Getting started

How Do You Get Security Tenders in South Africa?

1Register and maintain relevant supplier information
2Monitor government, municipal, SOE and other procurement sources
3Identify opportunities matching your security services
4Check mandatory requirements and PSIRA requirements
5Attend compulsory briefings where required
6Prepare relevant experience and reference evidence
7Build a security methodology and staffing plan
8Cost the tender realistically
9Complete all mandatory returnables
10Submit before the deadline

Read the full step-by-step guide to getting security tenders in South Africa. Also see how to submit a tender on the eTenders portal and manage multiple tenders at once.

Requirements

What Are the Requirements for a Security Tender in South Africa?

Requirements vary by tender. Depending on the tender, requirements may include company registration information, CSD registration where applicable, tax compliance, B-BBEE / specific-goal evidence according to the tender, PSIRA company registration where required, PSIRA registration or grades for security personnel where required, proof of security experience, reference letters, a staffing schedule, supervisor structure, security methodology, equipment schedule, uniforms/PPE, insurance, COIDA-related documentation where applicable, compulsory briefing attendance, and completed and signed returnable schedules.

Not every tender requires every item. Read the specific tender document and its evaluation criteria before preparing your returnables. See the 80/20 rule for tenders for one common evaluation methodology.

Read the full Security Tender Requirements guide. Until then, use the checklists on this page and verify every item against the specific tender document.

Security-service requirements

Do You Need PSIRA Registration for Security Tenders?

South Africa's private-security industry is regulated. Security-service tenders may request evidence relating to the security business, deployed personnel, officer grades, a letter of good standing and other tender-specific obligations.

Business registration

Review the exact business-registration evidence requested by the tender. Requirements vary between tenders.

Letter of good standing

Confirm whether a current letter is required and verify it through the appropriate official PSiRA process.

Security officers

Review whether deployed personnel must hold specified registrations, training or grades as stated in the tender.

Directors and management

Check any tender-specific registration or experience requirements applying to managers, directors or supervisors.

Additional obligations

Review requirements for employment, insurance, provident-fund arrangements, bargaining-council obligations, tax, CSD, COIDA and UIF.

Official verification

Requirements are displayed where they appear in the recorded tender source. Verify registration and standing through official PSiRA channels.

Important: BidBetter displays PSiRA requirements exactly as recorded from the tender source. This is not a compliance decision, registration verification or eligibility assessment. Confirm all requirements through the original tender documents and appropriate official sources. Read the dedicated PSIRA Requirements for Security Tenders guide for company registration, officer grades and common compliance checks.

Security tenders by province

Find security opportunities in the areas where your business can recruit, supervise and deliver services.

Gauteng10 open Western Cape5 open KwaZulu-Natal Eastern Cape1 open Limpopo3 open Mpumalanga6 open North West1 open Northern Cape Free State2 open All provinces

Organisations advertising security tenders

Procuring entities with current security opportunities on BidBetter.

Road Accident Fund5 open

South African Weather Service4 open

Labour3 open

Overberg District Municipality2 open

ESKOM2 open

South African Revenue Service1 open

Derived from the live security dataset. Counts reflect open opportunities per issuing organisation and update as the feed refreshes.

Pricing

How Do You Price a Security Tender?

Security pricing may need to account for the number of security posts, guards per shift, day/night coverage, shift structure, relief officers, supervisors, armed vs unarmed requirements, uniforms, PPE, radios, vehicles, control-room or monitoring where required, transport, insurance, compliance, training, overtime and public-holiday requirements, management, overheads, escalation and profit.

Important principle: The number of security positions required on site is not necessarily the same as the number of employees a contractor needs to employ to cover the contract reliably — relief, leave, training and turnover must be built in.

For the security-specific costing approach — guards, relief, supervisors, vehicles, equipment, escalation and profit — read How to Price a Security Tender in South Africa, and the general How to Price a Tender in South Africa guide.

What to check before bidding

What Should a Security Company Check Before Bidding?

Opportunity

Security scope matches services offered
Service locations are practical
Number of sites is understood
Contract period is understood
Operating hours are understood
Armed or unarmed requirement confirmed
Compulsory briefing can be attended
Closing date allows preparation time

Regulatory and business records

PSiRA business requirement reviewed
Business registration record reviewed
Letter-of-good-standing requirement reviewed
Officer-registration requirements reviewed
Required officer grades reviewed
COIDA, UIF and fund obligations reviewed
Insurance requirements reviewed
CSD, tax and B-BBEE requirements reviewed

Staffing and operations

Staffing requirement reviewed
Shift structure reviewed
Relief staffing considered
Supervisor ratios reviewed
Recruitment timeline considered
Uniform and equipment requirements reviewed
Transport requirements reviewed
Mobilisation plan prepared

Commercial

Labour assumptions reviewed
Overtime and shift costs considered
Relief staffing cost included
Supervision and equipment cost included
Vehicle and communication cost included
Escalation provisions reviewed
Cashflow requirements considered
Contract conditions reviewed

Electronic systems

Required system type identified
Site survey requirements reviewed
Equipment specifications reviewed
Integration requirements reviewed
Testing and commissioning requirements reviewed
Maintenance obligations reviewed
Support response times reviewed
Warranty requirements reviewed

Administrative

Mandatory forms identified
Required registrations reviewed
Experience schedules prepared
Reference projects prepared
Submission method confirmed
Addenda checked
Final approver confirmed
Responsible submitter assigned

This checklist supports internal preparation. It does not confirm registration, legal compliance, technical conformity or formal tender responsiveness.

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