Security tenders in South Africa
Guarding and security tenders are high-volume and recurring, but the most heavily regulated SMME category: every officer and the company itself must be PSIRA-registered before you can bid.
- PSIRA registration for the business and every deployed officer
- A COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Compliance with the private-security sectoral wage determination and PSSPF contributions
- Firearm competency and licences where armed response or guarding is required
Security tenders by province
6 live security tenders
Frequently asked questions
How do I find security government tenders in South Africa?+
Every public security tender is advertised on National Treasury's eTenders portal and the provincial and municipal sites. Bidcheck pulls them into one live feed (6 open now), matches them to your profile and alerts you when new ones land. Searching is free.
What do I need to qualify for security tenders?+
Typically: PSIRA registration for the business and every deployed officer; A COIDA Letter of Good Standing; Compliance with the private-security sectoral wage determination and PSSPF contributions; Firearm competency and licences where armed response or guarding is required. Bidcheck checks each tender against your documents and flags gaps before you submit.
Is searching security tenders free?+
Yes — searching every live security tender is free with no signup. Paid plans add eligibility scoring, the will-they-pay payment check and AI bid drafting.
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