The verdict in three sentences
A private security company targeting oil and mining operators is assessed by HSE and procurement buyers who check everything online before inviting you to bid. A website at 2,200,000 to 4,000,000 FCFA before tax (about 3,350 to 6,100 EUR), with one page per service, visible licenses and a free audit form, is delivered in 6 weeks. A single industrial guarding contract, often 15 to 40 million FCFA a year, repays the project several times over.
What an oil or mining buyer checks
Procurement teams at oil terminals, mining sites or logistics hubs apply pre-qualification grids. Before a tender, they search your name online and expect specific evidence. A site limited to a home page and a phone number puts you straight into the small-vendor bucket, whether you operate in Libreville or New York.
| Pre-qualification criterion | Expected on the website | 2026 check frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Government security license | Number and date, viewable document | Always |
| Headcount and supervision | 450 guards, supervisor ratio | Always |
| HSE training | Programs, hours per guard per year | Very often |
| Sector references | Logos or sectors served, contract length | Often |
| Technical resources | Remote monitoring, vehicles, radio | Often |
| Liability insurance | Coverage amount | Often |
| Footprint | Bases in each operating city | Depends on client site |
The licenses and certifications page is often the most viewed by these buyers. It must be sober, dated and downloadable, with a dedicated contact for tenders.
Site structure and price per tier
One page per service improves both readability for buyers and search ranking on queries like "industrial guarding" or "remote monitoring" plus a city name.
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service pages (guarding, remote monitoring, escort) | 3 short pages | 3 detailed pages + sectors | 6 pages + case studies |
| Licenses and certifications page | List | Downloadable documents | + tender area |
| Free audit form | Simple | Site type, area, risks | + meeting booking |
| Languages | French | French | French + English |
| Guard recruitment | No | Application form | Filterable applications module |
| Budget before tax | 2,200,000 FCFA (3,355 EUR) | 3,000,000 FCFA (4,575 EUR) | 4,000,000 FCFA (6,100 EUR) |
| Lead time | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 7 weeks |
Maintenance at 60,000 FCFA per month (about 91 EUR) covers monitored hosting, backups, site security (a hacked security company website would be a reputational disaster) and one hour of updates. The bilingual Premium tier matters for international majors.
The free audit form as a sales tool
A free security audit is the most effective entry offer in this industry. The form asks for site type (camp, warehouse, headquarters, construction site), area, number of access points, recent incidents and the current setup. The sales director receives a pre-qualified request and can show up with a priced proposal for guard posts instead of a first discovery meeting.
The form also feeds a simple table where the director tracks requests, completed visits and proposals sent, which finally gives a clear view of the sales pipeline.
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Mr. Ndong, sales director of a 450-guard security company in Libreville, signs an average of 3 new B2B contracts a year. An industrial site contract is worth 2,500,000 FCFA a month, or 30,000,000 FCFA a year, with an 18% gross margin.
He invests 3,000,000 FCFA before tax in a Standard site, plus 720,000 FCFA of annual maintenance, for 3,720,000 FCFA in year one. If the site and free audits generate just one extra contract a year, the added gross margin reaches 5,400,000 FCFA. Return on investment is about 45% in the first year, and each contract is usually renewed for 2 to 3 years.
FAQ
What does a security company website cost in 2026?
Between 2,200,000 and 4,000,000 FCFA before tax (3,355 to 6,100 EUR) depending on pages, languages and modules. Most companies with 200 to 500 guards choose the Standard tier at 3,000,000 FCFA.
Should we publish our licenses online?
Yes, at least their number and expiry date, ideally the downloadable document. HSE buyers check this in almost every pre-qualification.
Can the site help recruit guards?
Yes, an application form is included from the Standard tier. With 50 to 100 hires a year, it avoids handling paper CVs and filters by city and qualification.
How long until the site goes live?
Six weeks for the Standard tier, provided licenses, photos and service descriptions are supplied in the first two weeks.
What does 60,000 FCFA per month of maintenance cover?
Hosting, daily backups, security updates and one hour of changes. New pages or case studies are quoted separately, often 80,000 to 150,000 FCFA.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
