intermediate45 minutes
Application Process Tutorial
Complete guide to applying for tenders on Tenders-SA platform
Overview
This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through the entire tender application process, from finding suitable tenders to submitting your application successfully.
What You'll Learn
- How to search and filter tenders effectively
- Understanding tender requirements and evaluation criteria
- Preparing your application documents
- Completing application forms accurately
- Submitting your application properly
- Tracking your application status
- Understanding tender requirements and evaluation criteria
- Preparing your application documents
- Completing application forms accurately
- Submitting your application properly
- Tracking your application status
Prerequisites
- Document Management Tutorial - Ensure your documents are organized
- Company Profile Setup Tutorial - Complete your company profile
- Valid Tenders-SA account with verified company details
- Required documents uploaded and organized in your document vault
Tutorial 1: Finding the Right Tenders
Learn how to effectively search and identify suitable tender opportunities.
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Log in to your Tenders-SA account
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Navigate to "Find Tenders" from the main dashboard
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Familiarize yourself with the search interface
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Industry Category: Select your primary business area
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Location: Choose relevant provinces/regions
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Tender Value: Set minimum and maximum values
4
Closing Date: Filter by timeline (next 30/60/90 days)
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Keywords: Use specific terms related to your services
Effective Search Strategy
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Start with broad filters and narrow down:
1. Industry Category: Select your primary business area
2. Location: Choose relevant provinces/regions
3. Tender Value: Set minimum and maximum values
4. Closing Date: Filter by timeline (next 30/60/90 days)
5. Keywords: Use specific terms related to your services
Example search for construction company:
- Industry: Construction & Engineering
- Location: Gauteng, Western Cape
- Value: R500k - R50M
- Closing: Next 60 days
- Keywords: "building", "renovation", "maintenance"1
Review the tender summary
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Check the closing date and time
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Verify your company meets the requirements
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Assess the competition level
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Calculate your capacity to deliver
Pro Tip
Save your search criteria to receive daily email alerts for new matching tenders.
Tutorial 2: Understanding Tender Requirements
Learn how to analyze and understand tender documentation and requirements.
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Click on the tender title to view details
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Download all available documents: tender notice, terms of reference, evaluation criteria, application forms, pricing schedules
Requirements Checklist Template
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Tender Reference: [Insert Reference Number]
Closing Date: [Insert Date and Time]
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
□ Company registration documents
□ BBBEE certificate (Level [X] or higher)
□ Tax clearance certificate
□ CIDB registration (Grade [X])
□ Professional registrations
□ Insurance certificates
□ Financial statements (Last [X] years)
□ Reference letters ([X] required)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
□ Experience in similar projects
□ Qualified personnel available
□ Equipment and resources
□ Methodology proposal
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
□ Price (Weight: [X]%)
□ BBBEE Level (Weight: [X]%)
□ Experience (Weight: [X]%)
□ Methodology (Weight: [X]%)
□ Local content (Weight: [X]%)Important
Don't waste time applying for tenders you don't qualify for. Focus on opportunities where you have a genuine chance of success.