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The Ultimate Tender Compliance Checklist

Don't get disqualified on a technicality. Use our comprehensive checklist to ensure your bid meets every administrative requirement.

The Heartbreak of Admin

There is nothing worse than spending two weeks pricing a tender, getting the best price, and then being disqualified because you attached an expired Tax Clearance PIN. Administrative compliance is the first hurdle. If you trip here, they don't even look at your price.

The Non-Negotiables

Every government tender will require the following 'Returnables':

  • CSD Report: Central Supplier Database summary. Must be recent (usually within 30 days).
  • Tax Compliance: Valid TCS PIN from SARS.
  • SBD 4: Declaration of Interest. You must declare if you manage the municipality or are related to someone who does.
  • SBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim Form. This is where you claim your BBBEE points.

The Silent Killers

Watch out for 'Municipal Rates and Taxes'. You must prove your business (and directors) do not owe the municipality money for water/lights for more than 90 days. If you operate from home, you need a lease agreement or an affidavit.

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Relevant Tender Opportunities

Based on this article's topics, here are some current tenders that might interest you

Services: Professional

TENDER FOR B/SM 51/26: PROVISION OF EXTERNAL COMPLIANCE AND REVIEW AUDITS FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES FOR THE STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY FROM 01 JULY 2026 UNTIL 30 JUNE 2029

Stellenbosch Municipality
Western Cape
02 Mar 2026
27d left

SERVICE PROVIDER TO BOOK AND PLACE DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENTS ACROSS GOOGLE AND SOCIAL PLATFORMS TO CREATE AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY OF JOHANNESBURG 2026/2027 MUNICIPAL TARRIFS - IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MFMA COST CONTAINMENT REGULATIONS OF 2019 AND THE CITY’S COST CONTAINMENT POLICY FOR A PERIOD OF 2 WEEKS.

City Council of Johannesburg
National
05 Feb 2026
2d left
Accommodation

SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TESTING, COMMISSIONING AND ISSUING OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (COC) OF 70kW AIR TO WATER HEAT PUMP AT THE CEDAR ROCK RESORT FOR CLANWILLIAM DAM. ONLY RESPONDENTS WITH CIDB GRADING 2ME OR 2EB OR HIGHER ARE ELIGIBLE TO BID.

Water and Sanitation
National
12 Feb 2026
9d left
Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities

RE-ADVERTISEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENCE APPLICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENCE CONDITIONS FOR REBECCA STREET CREMATORIUM, REBECCA STREET, PHILIP NEL PARK

City of Tshwane
Gauteng
10 Feb 2026
7d left
Other Service Activities

The Alexkor RMC Joint Venture (JV) invites suitably qualified and experienced service providers to submit quotations for the training of Managers and Finance Team members on critical governance, compliance, and accountability requirements in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999), as amended, and applicable Treasury Regulations. The purpose of the training is to strengthen financial management capacity, enhance compliance, mitigate financial risks, and ensure sound governance within the Joint Venture.

Alexkor Limited
National
09 Feb 2026
6d left
Legal and Accounting Activities

APPOINTMENT OF A REPUTABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISON OF A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SERVICE

Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and training Authority (MICT SETA)
Gauteng
05 Feb 2026
2d left

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The Ultimate Tender Compliance Checklist

Don't get disqualified on a technicality. Use our comprehensive checklist to ensure your bid meets every administrative requirement.

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