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Quick Start Guide
Get started with Tenders-SA in just 10 minutes
Get started with Tenders-SA in just 10 minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your account, setting up your company profile, and finding your first matched tender.
Prerequisites
- Valid email address
- Company registration details
- BBBEE certificate (if applicable)
Step 1: Create Your Account
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Sign Up
Visit [tenders-sa.org](https://tenders-sa.org) and click "Get Started"
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Choose Plan
Select the plan that fits your needs:
- **Starter**: 10 applications/month - Perfect for small businesses
- **Professional**: 50 applications/month - Most popular
- **Enterprise**: Unlimited applications - For large organizations
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Complete Registration
Enter your email and create a password
Free Trial: All plans start with a 14-day free trial with 5 applications to test the platform.
Step 2: Complete Your Company Profile
Your company profile helps our AI find the best tender matches for you.
Basic Information
- Company name and registration number
- Physical address and operating provinces
- Annual turnover and employee count
- Industry categories (select all that apply)
- Physical address and operating provinces
- Annual turnover and employee count
- Industry categories (select all that apply)
BBBEE Information
- Current BBBEE level (1-8)
- Certificate expiry date
- Upload your BBBEE certificate
- Certificate expiry date
- Upload your BBBEE certificate
Capabilities
- Describe your company's core competencies
- List relevant certifications and qualifications
- Specify project types you're interested in
- List relevant certifications and qualifications
- Specify project types you're interested in
✅ Be thorough: The more complete your profile, the better your tender matches
Step 3: Explore Matched Tenders
Once your profile is complete, our AI starts working immediately.
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Visit Dashboard
Go to your dashboard to see matched tenders
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Review Match Scores
Each tender shows a compatibility score (0-100%)
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Filter Results
Use filters to narrow down by industry, value, or location
High Match Tenders: Look for tenders with 70%+ match scores - these are your best opportunities!
Step 4: Apply for Your First Tender
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Select a Tender
Click "Apply Now" on a high-match tender
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AI Pre-fills
Watch as AI populates forms with your company data
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Use AI Assistant
Ask questions or request help with specific sections
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Upload Documents
Attach required documents from your vault
5
Compliance Check
Run the compliance checker before submitting
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Submit
Send your application directly through the platform
Step 5: Track Your Application
Your dashboard shows all application statuses:
- Draft: Still working on it
- Submitted: Under review
- Under Review: Being evaluated
- Awarded: You won! 🎉
- Rejected: Not successful this time
- Draft: Still working on it
- Submitted: Under review
- Under Review: Being evaluated
- Awarded: You won! 🎉
- Rejected: Not successful this time
What's Next?
Congratulations! You've completed your first tender application with Tenders-SA. Here's what to do next:
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Explore More Features
Check out the AI assistant for proposal writing
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Set Up Notifications
Configure email alerts for new matches
3
Join Community
Connect with other users in our forum
4
Watch Tutorials
Browse our video library for advanced tips
❌ Don't wait: Apply for tenders as soon as you see good matches - deadlines are strict!
Need Help?
- Live Chat Support - Available in your dashboard
- Email Support - support@tenders-sa.org
- Community Forum - Connect with other users
- Email Support - support@tenders-sa.org
- Community Forum - Connect with other users