HIGH BUDGET
Budget Cut Spending Halt Procurement Suspended
Media Alert: Joint Committees to Receive Briefing on Temporary Withholding of Equitable Share Funding ● Temporary withholding of equitable share funding may lead to budget constraints for affected municipalities/departments ● Potential delays or cancellations of planned tenders due to funding uncertainty ● Increased scrutiny on financial management and compliance for entities receiving equitable share ● Opportunity for suppliers to monitor municipalities under financial stress for future tenders once funding is restored
HIGH AUDIT
Investigation Irregular Spend Procurement Suspended Blacklisted
Special Investigating Unit welcomes the dismissal of Mr Jacob Bandile Ngcobo over COVID-19 PPE corruption ● Dismissal of a senior official linked to COVID-19 PPE corruption signals heightened anti-corruption enforcement in procurement. ● Increased scrutiny on PPE and emergency procurement processes, particularly in health-related tenders. ● Potential for more investigations and dismissals in departments with irregular COVID-19 spending. ● Suppliers involved in past PPE tenders may face retroactive audits or debarment risks. ● Reinforces the need for strict compliance with PFMA/MFMA in all procurement activities. Department of Health about 9 hours ago Read item
MED REGULATION
Policy Change
Water and Sanitation undertakes public consultations on Raw Water Tarriff for 2027/2028 financial year ● Public consultations on Raw Water Tariff for 2027/2028 indicate upcoming adjustments to water pricing structures ● Potential changes in water tariffs may influence procurement budgets for water-related infrastructure and services ● Suppliers in water treatment, infrastructure, and related sectors should prepare for shifts in tender requirements and funding allocations Department of Water and Sanitation about 9 hours ago Read item
LOW AWARD
Minister Dean Macpherson welcomes DPWI’s restoration of Delville Wood Memorial ahead of 110th commemoration ● DPWI successfully completed restoration of Delville Wood Memorial, demonstrating capacity for heritage infrastructure projects ● Project completion signals DPWI's ongoing commitment to maintenance tenders despite budget constraints ● Heritage projects may see increased focus ahead of historical commemorations, creating niche opportunities Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) about 9 hours ago Read item
MED POLICY
Home Affairs announces Absa joining banking sector to provide Smart IDs ● Department of Home Affairs expands Digital Partnership Model with Absa joining as the fourth bank to offer Smart ID services ● 12 Absa branches now live, with 60 more planned by end-2026, plus mobile 'Bank on the Move' service to extend reach ● Over 385,000 Smart ID applications processed via banking partners in 4 months, signaling strong demand for digital services ● Partnership model reduces reliance on traditional Home Affairs offices, creating opportunities for tech-enabled service providers ● Shift toward digital ID services may accelerate deprecation of green barcoded ID books, affecting future procurement for physical ID infrastructure Department of Home Affairs about 11 hours ago Read item
MED BUDGET GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Budget Alloc
MDDA opens grant funding applications for community media ● MDDA has opened grant funding applications for community media, prioritizing indigenous language publications in rural/marginalized areas ● Applications are open from 3 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 with strict submission requirements ● Priority given to media serving historically disadvantaged communities, aligning with transformation mandates ● Deregistered organizations are explicitly excluded from consideration ● Budget and business plan templates are provided to standardize applications Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) about 12 hours ago Read item
MED POLICY KZN EC GP WC
Durban conference puts South Africa's Special Economic Zones in global investment spotlight ● South Africa is intensifying efforts to attract investment and industrialisation through its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Programme, positioning SEZs as a key policy instrument. ● The Durban conference signals a push for improved governance, investment mobilisation, and SMME participation in SEZ value chains, which may lead to new procurement opportunities. ● Focus on AfCFTA integration suggests cross-border trade and infrastructure tenders may emerge, particularly in KZN and other SEZ-hosting provinces. ● Streamlined administrative processes and incentives in SEZs could reduce red tape for bidders but may also increase competition for high-value tenders. ● Strengthened coordination across government institutions may lead to more aligned procurement strategies, reducing fragmentation in tender processes. Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) about 13 hours ago Read item
LOW REGULATION
cidb CEO, Bongani Dladla elected Fellow of SAAE ● CIDB CEO Bongani Dladla's election as Fellow of SAAE signals enhanced credibility and leadership in infrastructure procurement oversight ● Strengthened CIDB leadership may improve regulatory clarity and enforcement in construction tender processes ● Potential for more rigorous compliance standards in infrastructure tenders under Dladla's continued tenure Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) about 13 hours ago Read item
MED BUDGET KZN EC GP
Government urges citizens to participate in Mandela Month activities ● Launch of National Water Access Acceleration Programme by Department of Water and Sanitation on Mandela Day ● 67 borehole interventions planned nationwide, symbolizing Mandela's 67 years of service ● Initial focus on rural communities in KZN (Babanango) and EC (Mncwasa), plus Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant in Gauteng ● Programme aims to expand access to safe water through sustainable, fit-for-purpose solutions Department of Water and Sanitation about 13 hours ago Read item
MED ALERT GP
Investigation SOE Restructure
PIC places CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension ● PIC CEO suspended pending investigation into whistleblower allegations of impropriety ● Acting CIO appointed (Leon Smit) to maintain investment operations stability ● GEPF Acting CIO August Van Heerden removed from role simultaneously ● PIC is a major institutional procurer of asset management, IT, consulting, and professional services ● Leadership uncertainty may delay procurement decisions or trigger review of existing contracts Public Investment Corporation (PIC) 3 days ago Read item
LOW POLICY NW
North West invites entries for youth and women entrepreneur awards ● North West DARD launching 2026 Youth and Women Entrepreneur Awards ● Awards program signals department's focus on youth/women-owned agricultural enterprises ● No direct procurement action but indicates future tender preferences ● Department actively promoting specific demographic groups in agriculture sector North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 7 days ago Read item
MED POLICY GP
Policy Change
Nzimande calls for science-led partnerships to drive South Africa's development ● Minister Nzimande advocates for increased public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science and technology ● Government acknowledges funding limitations for innovation projects ● New emphasis on aligning private investment with public developmental goals ● Potential shift toward more collaborative procurement models in R&D sectors Department of Science and Innovation 7 days ago Read item
MED AUDIT GP
Investigation Irregular Spend
Gauteng Health addressing medical negligence, financial misconduct ● Gauteng Health is intensifying internal disciplinary processes for medical negligence and financial misconduct ● Department is reviewing cases for referral to professional councils and law enforcement ● Focus on recovery of state losses from financial misconduct cases ● Increased scrutiny on healthcare professional conduct and financial controls Gauteng Department of Health 7 days ago Read item
LOW POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Practice Note SCM 1 of 2003: General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Standardized Bidding Documents (SBDs) ● Established mandatory standardized bidding documents (SBDs) and General Conditions of Contract (GCC) for all government procurement ● Created uniform procurement templates reducing ambiguity and legal risk in tender submissions ● Mandated consistent evaluation criteria and contract management frameworks across all organs of state ● Foundation for current e-tendering systems and Central Supplier Database compliance requirements
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Practice Note SCM 3 of 2004: Checklist and Questionnaire for the implementation of SCM and monthly reporting of SCM information ● Practice Note SCM 3 of 2004 established the original compliance checklist and monthly reporting framework for Supply Chain Management implementation across government entities ● This document formed the baseline for SCM maturity assessments that provincial treasuries and the National Treasury still reference when evaluating departmental compliance ● Monthly SCM reporting templates derived from this practice note feed into the National Treasury's procurement monitoring systems used for audit readiness ● Suppliers should understand that departments' adherence to these reporting requirements directly affects tender pipeline visibility and award transparency
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Practice Note SCM 1 of 2004: Tax clearance certificate: Contact details of South African Revenue Service (SARS) Official dealing with Tax clearance certificate ● Updated contact details for SARS officials handling tax clearance certificates required for government tender compliance ● No changes to tax clearance certificate requirements or procurement policy ● Administrative update to ensure suppliers can reach correct SARS personnel for certificate issuance South African Revenue Service (SARS) 7 days ago Read item
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Revised General Conditions of Contract (February 2008) ● The Revised GCC 2008 remains the baseline contractual framework for most national and provincial government tenders in South Africa ● All bidders must understand GCC clauses on price adjustment, penalties, termination, dispute resolution, and cession as they are incorporated by reference into tender documents ● Deviations from GCC require explicit special conditions — suppliers should flag any tender that materially alters standard GCC protections ● The 2008 revision introduced stricter intellectual property, confidentiality, and subcontracting clauses compared to the 2004 version
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Procurement Suspended
Prohibition of restrictive practices: Certificate of Independent Bid Determination: Standard Bidding Document (SBD 9) ● SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) remains a mandatory compliance document for all government tenders, certifying bids are free from collusion ● Non-submission or false certification on SBD 9 constitutes grounds for bid disqualification and potential blacklisting ● The prohibition of restrictive practices is enforced under the Competition Act and PFMA/MFMA supply chain regulations ● Bidders must ensure genuine price independence — sharing rates, coordinating bids, or subcontracting arrangements that mask collusion trigger investigation
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
National Treasury Instruction on invitation and evaluation of bids based on a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content: For Solar Water Heater Components ● National Treasury has issued a binding instruction setting minimum local production and content thresholds for solar water heater components ● Bid invitations and evaluations for solar water heater tenders must now enforce these stipulated local content requirements ● Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with designated local content percentages to qualify for awards ● This instruction operationalises the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the Industrial Policy Action Plan for the renewable energy component manufacturing sector
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Code of Conduct for Bid Adjudication Committees ● New code of conduct establishes binding ethical and procedural standards for all bid adjudication committees across government ● Committees must now formally declare conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and follow documented evaluation criteria ● Non-compliance by committee members could invalidate tender awards and trigger irregular expenditure findings ● Suppliers gain clearer grounds for challenging awards where adjudication processes deviate from the code
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Procurement Suspended Irregular Spend
Exemptions from Supply Chain Management Framework ● SCM framework exemptions create a parallel procurement track bypassing standard competitive bidding requirements ● Suppliers must verify if target organs of state are operating under exemption — normal tender rules may not apply ● Exemptions often signal emergency procurement, SOE restructuring, or special infrastructure programmes ● Increased risk of irregular expenditure findings if exemptions are misapplied or lack proper Treasury approval
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Threshold values for procurement of goods and services by means of petty cash, verbal/written price quotations and competitive bids ● National Treasury has updated threshold values determining which procurement method must be used (petty cash, verbal/written quotations, competitive bids) ● Threshold changes directly affect when open competitive bidding is mandatory versus when simpler procurement methods apply ● SMMEs and emerging contractors may see expanded or reduced access to opportunities depending on threshold direction ● All organs of state must align procurement policies and delegation registers to new thresholds immediately ● Non-compliance with prescribed thresholds constitutes irregular expenditure under PFMA/MFMA
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Alignment of Preferential Procurement with the aims of BBBEEA and its related strategy ● Preferential procurement regulations are being aligned with BBBEEA objectives, potentially changing how BBBEE points are calculated and applied in tender evaluations ● All organs of state must ensure their procurement policies reflect the BBBEEA strategy, creating compliance requirements for both buyers and suppliers ● Suppliers need to verify their BBBEE certificates and scorecards align with the updated strategic priorities, particularly around ownership, management control, and skills development ● Tender evaluation criteria may shift to weight specific BBBEE elements differently, affecting competitiveness of current bidders
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Instruction on stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content- Valve products and actuators ● New mandatory minimum local content thresholds established for valve products and actuators in government procurement ● Suppliers must meet designated local production percentages to qualify for tenders involving these products ● Policy applies across all organs of state — national, provincial, and municipal — when procuring valve products and actuators ● Non-compliant bids will be disqualified; local manufacturers gain competitive advantage over importers ● Affected sectors include water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, industrial plants, mining, and building services
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Irregular Spend
Verifying the prohibition status of bidders prior to awarding contracts ● Mandatory verification of bidder prohibition status on National Treasury's restricted suppliers database and CSD before contract award ● Non-compliance by accounting officers constitutes irregular expenditure under PFMA/MFMA ● Suppliers must maintain clean compliance records to avoid automatic disqualification at award stage ● Verification applies to all organs of state: national/provincial departments, municipalities, public entities
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Treasury Instruction No. 04 of 2016/17 - Minimum Bid Specification Requirements for Travel Management Services ● National Treasury has mandated standardized minimum bid specifications for travel management services across all government departments and entities ● Bidders must now comply with uniform technical and functional requirements when responding to travel management tenders ● Existing travel management contracts may need alignment with these new specifications upon renewal or extension ● The instruction reduces specification variability, creating a more level playing field for travel management companies ● Compliance with these minimum specifications is now a mandatory gateway requirement for bid evaluation
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Local production and content as announced by the Minister of Trade and Industry ● Ministerial designation of local content requirements creates mandatory local production thresholds for designated sectors ● Bidders must meet minimum local content percentages to qualify for tenders in affected product categories ● Non-compliance with local content requirements leads to automatic disqualification from tender processes ● Policy drives import substitution and supports domestic manufacturing capacity development Department of Trade, Industry and Competition 8 days ago Read item
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Validity of broad-based EME certificates ● Clarification or change to validity rules for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) certificates ● Direct impact on how small suppliers prove B-BBEE status when bidding on government tenders ● Potential shift in accepted verification methods (sworn affidavits vs. accredited certificates) affecting compliance burden ● May alter preferential procurement scoring for EMEs across all organs of state
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Postponing implementation of Sub-paragraph 3.9.4 of Instruction Note Number 32 ● National Treasury has postponed implementation of a specific sub-paragraph (3.9.4) of Instruction Note 32, creating a temporary regulatory gap ● All organs of state must continue applying previous requirements until the new effective date is gazetted ● Suppliers bidding on current tenders should verify which version of the instruction applies to each procurement ● The postponement suggests potential revisions or stakeholder pushback on the original provision
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
NT Instruction No. 01 of 2017/18 - Travel Project Transitional Period Extension up to 30 Sep 2017 ● National Treasury extended the transitional period for the Travel Project to 30 September 2017 via Instruction No. 01 of 2017/18 ● The extension delays full implementation of the new travel management framework, giving departments more time to migrate ● Current travel arrangements and contracts remain valid during the extended transitional period ● Suppliers on existing travel panels should continue servicing departments until migration completes
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular on Procurement of reserved postal services ● National Treasury clarifies procurement rules for reserved postal services ● Government departments must use SAPO for reserved services unless exemption granted ● Non-reserved postal services can be procured from other suppliers via competitive bidding ● Exemption process requires Treasury approval with specific justification criteria All national and provincial departments 8 days ago Read item
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 04 – National Travel and Accommodation Corporate Rates for Government ● New standardized travel rates reduce pricing flexibility for suppliers ● Mandatory compliance with national corporate rates for all government travel ● Potential reduction in travel-related tender values and supplier margins ● Increased administrative burden for suppliers to track and apply correct rates
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Budget Cut
Circular No. 06 - Fixed line and PBX cost containment project ● National Treasury mandates cost containment on fixed line and PBX services across all government departments ● Centralized management of telecommunications spending to reduce wastage ● Potential consolidation of telecom contracts and services across government
HIGH REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 07 - Microsoft Software, Products and Services Projects ● National Treasury mandates centralized Microsoft procurement through SITA ● All government departments must use SITA for Microsoft licensing ● Direct Microsoft purchases now require Treasury approval ● Standardized pricing and licensing terms enforced across government
MED BUDGET MP WC NC FS NW GP KZN
Budget Alloc
Five provinces removed from load reduction schedule ● Eskom's Load Reduction Eradication Programme is progressing ahead of schedule, with five provinces now free from load reduction ● Significant infrastructure investment is driving this progress, indicating continued procurement opportunities in electricity distribution ● Remaining provinces (Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal) will require sustained investment through 2027
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Investigation
Commission to hear evidence on anti-corruption disclosure reforms ● Commission investigating corruption in criminal justice system ● Potential reforms to financial disclosure requirements for officials ● Increased scrutiny on procurement integrity within justice departments Department of Justice and Constitutional Development 8 days ago Read item
HIGH ALERT
Blacklisted Investigation SOE Restructure
Seven companies placed on blacklist following investigation ● Transnet Port Terminals blacklisted seven suppliers for serious misconduct including bribery and collusion ● Disciplinary action taken against Transnet officials involved ● Crackdown is part of broader, active investigations across all Transnet divisions ● Signals SOE's intensified focus on governance and zero-tolerance for unethical supplier behavior
MED REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 14 - Amendment of Standard and Municipal Bidding Documents ● National Treasury has issued amendments to standard bidding documents used across all government spheres ● Suppliers must use updated bidding document templates for all new tender submissions ● Changes may affect mandatory compliance requirements, evaluation criteria, and pricing schedules ● Municipalities and departments must adopt amended documents immediately for new procurements ● Non-compliance with updated document requirements could lead to bid disqualification
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 02 - Utilisation of GCommerce for procurement of computers ● National Treasury Circular No. 02 mandates use of GCommerce e-procurement platform for all government computer purchases ● Suppliers must be registered and active on GCommerce to bid on computer hardware tenders ● Centralizes IT procurement through a single digital channel, reducing off-platform purchasing ● Existing transversal contracts for computers may be migrated to or supplemented by GCommerce ● Compliance deadline and onboarding requirements will affect supplier readiness for upcoming tenders
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No 1 of 2018/19 – Invitation and evaluation of bids based on a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content for working vessels (Boats) ● Circular establishes mandatory minimum local content thresholds for working vessels (boats) in government procurement ● Bids for working vessels will be evaluated against stipulated local production and content requirements ● Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with designated local content percentages to qualify for awards ● Affects all organs of state procuring working vessels under the Preferential Procurement Regulations
HIGH REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
2nd Amendment to PFMA SCM Instruction No. 02 of 202122 - Procurement Thresholds and processes ● National Treasury has issued a second amendment to PFMA SCM Instruction No. 02 of 2021/22, modifying procurement thresholds and processes ● Threshold changes directly affect which procurement method applies (quotations vs competitive bids) and delegation levels ● All national and provincial departments, constitutional institutions, and public entities listed in Schedules 2 and 3 of the PFMA must comply ● Suppliers need to monitor updated thresholds to identify which tenders they qualify for and which procurement routes apply
MED PORTAL GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 01 of 2019/20 - eTenders Publication Portal ● National Treasury established the eTenders Publication Portal as the mandatory central platform for all government tender advertisements ● All organs of state must publish tender opportunities, awards, and deviations on this portal to ensure transparency and compliance with PFMA/MFMA ● Suppliers must register and monitor the portal to access legitimate tender opportunities across all spheres of government ● Non-compliance by departments in using the portal constitutes a procurement irregularity risk
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
National Treasury Circular No. 01 of 2019/20 - Invitation and evaluation of bids based on a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content for Plastic Pipes ● National Treasury mandates minimum local content thresholds for plastic pipes in all government procurement ● Bidders must demonstrate compliance with designated local production requirements to qualify for tenders ● Creates competitive advantage for South African plastic pipe manufacturers over importers ● Affects all organs of state procuring plastic pipes for water, sanitation, and infrastructure projects ● Non-compliant bids will be disqualified during evaluation phase
LOW POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Circular No. 02 of 2019/20 - Use of Travel Lodge Card for Payment of Travel Related Expenditure ● National Treasury issued guidance standardising the use of Travel Lodge Cards for government travel expenditure payments ● Departments must use the designated lodge card system for accommodation and travel bookings rather than alternative payment methods ● Suppliers providing travel and accommodation services to government need to be registered on the lodge card platform to receive payment ● Non-compliance may result in irregular expenditure findings during audits
HIGH POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change Budget Cut
National Treasury Instruction No 1 of 2024-2025 Revised Cost Containment Measures ● National Treasury has issued revised cost containment measures binding all departments, constitutional institutions, and public entities ● Instruction likely tightens thresholds for procurement approvals, travel, consultants, events, and discretionary spending ● Supply chain management units must align procurement plans and bid specifications with new cost ceilings ● Non-compliance may result in irregular expenditure findings and audit qualifications ● Suppliers should expect stricter evaluation on pricing, value-for-money justifications, and reduced scope in certain categories
LOW POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
Correspondence on procurement dates due to National Lockdown ● National lockdown necessitated formal correspondence adjusting procurement timelines across government entities ● Tender submission deadlines, evaluation periods, and award dates were likely extended to accommodate lockdown restrictions ● Suppliers needed to monitor official communications for revised dates to avoid disqualification ● This set precedent for emergency procurement timeline adjustments during national disasters
MED POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Policy Change
PFMA SCM Instruction No. 10 of 2025-26 Enhancing Procurement Information Transparency ● National Treasury has issued a binding PFMA Supply Chain Management Instruction mandating enhanced transparency in procurement information disclosure across all national/provincial departments and public entities ● The instruction likely requires proactive publication of tender opportunities, award details, contract values, and supplier performance data on designated platforms (e.g., eTenders, CSD, departmental websites) ● Non-compliance may result in irregular expenditure findings, audit qualifications, or disciplinary action for accounting officers ● Suppliers gain improved visibility into pipeline opportunities, award criteria, and competitive intelligence for strategic bidding
LOW POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Advertising and closing of bids over the festive season 2020 ● National Treasury issued guidance on tender advertising and closing dates during the 2020 festive season to ensure compliance with minimum advertising periods ● All organs of state must adhere to prescribed timeframes when publishing and closing bids over the December/January holiday period ● Bidders need to monitor tender bulletins carefully for adjusted submission deadlines during this period
LOW REGULATION GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Public Procurement Festive Period 2022-2023 ● Annual festive season procurement slowdown affects tender submission deadlines and evaluation timelines across all government entities ● Bid offices typically operate with reduced hours or close between mid-December and early January ● Suppliers must plan submissions around published holiday schedules to avoid disqualification ● Tender validity periods may need extension if evaluations are delayed into the new year
LOW POLICY GP WC KZN EC LP MP NW FS NC
Public Procurement Festive Period 2024-2025 ● Annual festive season procurement slowdown affects all government entities nationally ● Tender submission deadlines and evaluation periods typically extended during December-January ● Reduced availability of procurement officials may delay responses and adjudication ● Suppliers should plan for longer lead times on tender submissions and clarifications ● National Treasury usually issues a circular governing procurement during this period