South Africa's construction industry offers significant tender opportunities across all 9 provinces. From major infrastructure projects to building renovations, our platform aggregates construction tenders from government departments, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises. CIDB-registered contractors can find opportunities matching their grading level, with tenders ranging from small maintenance works to multi-billion rand infrastructure developments.
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The nkangala district municipality is procuring professional services for the development and implementation of a rural roads asset management system, under project number 7302/14. bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and provide a valid csd number, which is the key eligibility requirement. The closing date for submissions is 4 september 2026 at 12:00.
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The development bank of southern africa is procuring a design and build contractor to construct an overhead pedestrian bridge and upgrade the parking area at the government printing works headquarters in gauteng. The works include two packages: the minaar street parking area upgrade (earthworks, paving, landscaping, stormwater, covered parking, solar pv lighting, fire reticulation) and the visagie street overhead pedestrian link bridge, with training, operation and maintenance for 24 months. Bidders must be registered with the compensation fund and demonstrate full compliance with the occupational health and safety act and construction regulations 2014, including appointing sacpcmp-registered construction manager and health and safety officer.
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This tender is for special maintenance on national route n11 section 10, from the mpumalanga/limpopo border (km 51.80) To groblersdal (km 81.03), In limpopo. IT is an open tender (request for bid) in the construction and civil engineering sector. A compulsory virtual briefing session is scheduled via microsoft teams, and the closing date is 4 september 2026.
β’ Compulsory briefing session attendance via microsoft teams β’ valid CIDB grading for construction works (likely required, but not specified) β’ compliance with BBBEE requirements (likely required, but not specified)
The south african medical research council (samrc) is procuring general building and maintenance services for all its premises in the western cape. Bidders must have a minimum CIDB grading of 6gb or higher and fully operational offices in the western cape. The contract is for 36 months, reviewed annually, with an option to extend by 24 months.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the bidder's company name, address, bid description, and number, and hand-delivered or mailed to: SA medical research council, tender box, NO. 2, francie van zijl drive, parow valley, tygerberg, 7580, western cape province. Bids must arrive before the closing date and time. Late, faxed, or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Submit one original hard copy and one USB flash drive containing the full tender information in pdf format. Alternatively, submit electronically via the samrc website before the closing date and time. Failure to comply with all submission requirements, such as the USB for traditional submission, will lead to disqualification. Bidders must obtain bid documents from the samrc website from 07 august 2026 to 11 september 2026; NO hardcopy bid documents will be issued. The bid is valid for 120 days after the closing date. Documents and USB flash drives submitted on time will not be returned. Appointment is subject to signing a service level agreement. The contract period is 36 months, reviewed annually, with an option to extend by a further 24 months, subject to budget availability and performance.
The south african medical research council requires a suitably qualified service provider for the supply, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (hvac&r) systems at its premises at 491 peter mokaba, ridge road, overport, durban, kwazulu-natal. Bidders must have operating offices within the ethekwini municipality and hold a CIDB mechanical grading of 6me or higher, with electrical subcontractors requiring 4EB/EP or higher. The contract is for 36 months, reviewed annually with an option to extend by a further 24 months.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the company name, address, bid description and number, hand-delivered or mailed to the samrc tender box at 491 peter mokaba, ridge road, overport, durban, KZN, before the closing date and time. Late, faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Submit one original hard copy of the completed bid document and one USB flash drive containing the same information in pdf format. Alternatively, bids may be submitted online via the samrc website before the closing date and time. Failure to comply with all submission requirements, such as the USB for traditional submission, will lead to disqualification. Bidders must obtain bid documents from the samrc website between 07 august 2026 and 18 september 2026; NO hardcopy documents will be issued. The bid is valid for 120 days after closing. Documents and USB drives submitted will not be returned. The successful bidder must sign a service level agreement with the samrc.
Construction of a 60 km gravel road at heuningvlei farms under the joe morolong local municipality in the northern cape. The department of land reform and rural development requires bidders to be cidb-registered with a minimum grading of 7ce or higher.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the contract number, tender heading, company name, closing time and due date, addressed to the director: finance and supply chain management, department of land reform and rural development, and deposited in the tender box at the new public building (sixth floor), cnr knight & stead street, kimberley, 8301. Tenders can only be submitted in the tender box in kimberley; NO telephonic, telegraphic, telexed, facsimile or e-mail submissions will be accepted. Late submissions will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on the official forms and must not be retyped. The form of offer must be fully completed and signed by an authorised signatory; mistakes on prices must be crossed out in ink and altered on each price. Tampering with the document or using correction fluid will render the bid non-responsive. All addenda issued must be completed and returned if applicable. Returnable documents include: CIDB crs printout (for jvs, lead and partner crs numbers), signed letter of authority on company letterhead, csd supplier number and tax compliance pin or valid tax clearance certificate (for bidder, consortia/jv, and subcontractors), letter of good standing from the department of employment and labour (coida), letter of intent for performance guarantee, and the completed and signed form of offer.
The construction of a 3 km access road to plessis vlakte fpsu under renosterberg local municipality in the northern cape. Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 3 ce or higher.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms, not retyped, in a sealed envelope marked with the tender heading, company name, contract number, closing time and date, addressed to the director: finance and supply chain management, department of land reform and rural development, and deposited in the tender box at the new public building (sixth floor), cnr knight & stead street, kimberley, 8301. The tender box is open 24/7 and closes at 11h00 on 31 august 2026. Late, telegraphic, telexed, facsimiled or email submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must include: a crs printout from CIDB (for jvs, both lead and partner crs numbers), a signed letter of authority on company letterhead, csd supplier number and tax compliance pin (or valid tax clearance certificate) for the bidder and any subcontractors, a letter of good standing from the department of employment and labour (coida), a letter of intent for a performance guarantee from a bank or fais/ncr registered financial institution, and all completed addenda. The bid must not be tampered with or contain correction fluid; any price alterations must be crossed out in ink and initialled. Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting is mandatory.
Mhlontlo local municipality is appointing a panel of six service providers to carry out the rehabilitation and upgrading of gravel roads, bridges and all stormwater related works across the municipality for a 36-month period. Work will be allocated per project, with panel members asked to price each schedule of quantities as IT arises. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CIDB grading of 5ce or higher for three panel slots and 4ce or higher for the other three, together with a functionality score of at least 70% to qualify for appointment.
Bids must be delivered by hand into the tender box at reception, mhlontlo local municipality, 85 lg mabindla street, qumbu, before 12h00 on 21 september 2026. NO faxed, electronic, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, e-mailed or late submissions will be accepted. The tender box is in the foyer of the main building. The tender offer must be submitted as an original only; forms may be photocopied but must carry an original signature. Tender forms must not be retyped or redrafted. The project document must be submitted as a whole and not taken apart or altered. Returnable documents include the returnable schedules (t2.2), Form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), Contract specific data (c1.2.2 Part b), and pricing data (c2.2 Schedule of quantities). All schedules and forms must be completed in black ink, with corrections crossed out and initialled. Failure to complete any returnable schedule or form to the employer's satisfaction may render the tender non-responsive and lead to rejection.
Construction of processing facilities and upgrading of ablution facilities at the robertson lakey project, procured by casidra (soc) limited. Bidders must submit their bids by 28 august 2026 at 12:00. The most consequential requirement is the strict closing deadline, as NO late submissions will be considered.
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Removal, supply and installation of auditorium seating at the csir international convention centre in pretoria, covering a 450-seat diamond auditorium and a 136-seat ruby auditorium. Bidders must hold a valid CIDB grading of 4gb or higher and attend the compulsory site briefing on 21 august 2026 to be considered.
Submission channel: electronic only to [email protected]. NO cloud links (wetransfer, google drive, dropbox) accepted. Proposals must be sent in two separate emails: part 1 β technical proposal; part 2 β pricing proposal and specific goals claim documentation. Each email subject must include the RFP number and description. File naming must be short and simple. Proposals must be signed by a duly authorised person. Late submissions, submissions to incorrect address, or missing mandatory returnable documents (annexure e) will be disqualified. All dates and times are south african standard time. Csir business hours 08h00β16h30.
The eastern cape department of education is appointing a contractor for roof repairs at hoΓ«rskool mclachlan in the sarah baartman district, with a mandatory briefing session and a closing date of 31 august 2026. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4gb or higher, attend the compulsory briefing, and submit a priced bill of quantities with a valid compensation fund letter of good standing. The contract is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points.
Submission channel: sealed envelope endorsed with the project name, bid number and description, deposited in the tender box at the department of education, steve tshwete complex, zone 6, zwelitsha, by 11h00 on 31 august 2026. Format: originals only; NO two-envelope system; NO electronic, emailed, faxed, telegraphed or late submissions accepted. NO electronic or excel bills of quantities will be distributed. Documents: complete and sign all returnable documents in black permanent ink; NO correction fluid. Incomplete or illegible responses may be disqualified or evaluated only on the information provided. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance. - Sbd 4 declaration of interest. - Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form. - T2.2.1 Certificate of authority for signatory. - T2.2.2 Certificate of authority for joint ventures (if applicable). - T2.2.10 Compulsory enterprise questionnaire. - T2.2.11 CIDB grading certificate or crs number. - T2.2.12 Other certificates, including a valid letter of good standing from the compensation fund or licensed insurer. - Priced bill of quantities. Additional documents: t2.2.5 Record of addenda, t2.2.6 Capacity of bidder, t2.2.7 And t2.2.8 Relevant project experience (completed and current), t2.2.9 Schedule of plant & equipment, t2.2.13 Completed project reference forms. Clarification requests must be submitted at least 5 working days before closing.
The coega development corporation is procuring a contractor to construct a 1.1 Km extension of alumina street in zone 5 of the coega sez, providing access for heavy vehicles and operational vehicles to the new wastewater treatment works. The works include road layerworks, asphalt surfacing, stormwater drainage, kerbing, and reinstatement of existing services. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in the prescribed category, and contractors with CIDB grading 8ce or higher must subcontract at least 36% of the works to smmes.
Submission channel: one original of the completed bid document in a secure, sealed, tamper-proof envelope, clearly marked with the contract number and title, handed in at document control at the cdc main office, coega business centre, cnr alcyon rd and zibuko street, zone 1, coega sez, gqeberha. Closing: tuesday, 15 september 2026 at 12h00. Late submissions are not considered. Rejected channels: telegraphic, telexed, tippexed, facsimiled or e-mail submissions are not accepted. Packaging: torn, unsealed, loose or compromised packaging may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified. Returnable forms: all mandatory forms must be completed and signed, including the popi act consent form (separate form for each jv party). Incomplete submissions are null and void and non-responsive. Disqualification risks: failure to provide any mandatory information, misrepresentation of information, or omission of required documents. Contact details: bidders must provide full and correct contact details when downloading bid documents; cdc is not accountable for omissions. Queries: all enquiries must be in writing only, directed to the SCM unit head; NO telephonic or other communication with cdc staff, agents or clients is permitted. Confidentiality: NO disclosure of tender amounts, method of work, terms or conditions to other tenderers or non-submitting parties. Public opening: bids are opened in public; one representative may not represent more than one bidding entity.
The csir is procuring a contractor to replace floor coverings, paint walls, replace blinds, and install a suspended ceiling on the second floor of building 44f at its scientia campus in pretoria. The work must be completed within 20 working days of the purchase order, and bidders must hold a valid CIDB registration of 2gb or higher, which is the most consequential requirement for smes deciding whether to bid.
Submission channel: email all quotations to [email protected] With the RFQ number and description as the subject line. File limits: total email size must not exceed 25mb; larger bids may be split across multiple emails. Cloud links: submissions via wetransfer, google drive, dropbox or similar will not be considered. Language: all documentation must be in english. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed by an authorised representative): - annexure c (sbd 1): invitation to bid cover page with bidder and contact details. - Annexure d (sbd 4): declaration of interest disclosing any state employment or connection to the csir. - Annexure e: preference points claim form (mandatory to claim points). - Annexure f: mutual non-disclosure agreement. - Annexure b: completed bill of quantities or a quotation on company letterhead aligned to the boq. - Valid electrician qualification, wireman's licence and department of employment and labour registration as an electrical contractor. - Valid coida letter of good standing for the relevant class of works, or equivalent private insurer cover. - Minimum three contactable reference letters or completion certificates for projects completed between 2018 and 2026, covering office renovations, floor covering, painting, blind replacement and suspended ceiling installation. Purchase orders, contracts and appointment letters are not accepted as references. - CIDB registration number for 2gb or higher. Disqualification risks: late submissions, submission to the wrong address, missing mandatory returnables, failure to meet specifications, or lack of valid CIDB 2gb or higher registration. Changes to a submission after the closing date and time will not be considered.
The thembisile hani local municipality is appointing a panel of civil contractors to carry out rehabilitation, refurbishment and maintenance of water and sanitation municipal infrastructure as and when required over a 36-month period. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 5ce or higher and attend a compulsory briefing session on 11 august 2026. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CIDB 5ce grading, which determines whether a contractor can bid at all.
Sealed envelopes marked with the tender number must be placed in the bid box at the municipality's offices, stand number 24, mthombomuhle (kwaggafontein c), NO later than 12h00 on the closing date. - Facsimiles or e-mailed documents will not be accepted. - Tender documents are available for download from the e-tenders portal at www.etenders.co.za; Hard copies are only issued if there are technical challenges with the portal. - Couriers collecting bid documents must carry a letter on official letterhead confirming the company details and the specific bid(s) to be collected, and must pay the full document fee. - The council reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any bid, or not to appoint.
Thembisile hani local municipality is appointing a panel of contractors for the rehabilitation, refurbishment and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure, limited to mechanical works, as and when required over 36 months. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 5 me or higher and attend a compulsory briefing session on 11 august 2026. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CIDB grading, which determines whether a contractor can bid at all.
Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the tender number, placed in the bid box at the municipality's offices, stand number 24, mthombomuhle (kwaggafontein c), NO later than 12h00 on the closing date. Tender documents are downloaded free from the e-tenders portal (www.etenders.co.za). Hard copies are available only if the portal has technical challenges, at r 1 596.17 Per document, payable by cash or eft to thembisile hani local municipality. Couriers collecting bid documents must carry a letter on official letterhead confirming the company's details and the specific bids, and must pay the full document fee. Facsimile or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. The council reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any bid, or not to appoint.
The department of water and sanitation is procuring the supply and delivery of ready mix concrete for the qamata irrigation scheme canal rehabilitation at qamata in the eastern cape, for dws construction south. Bidders must submit a complete bid by 20 august 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box in paarl, and the most consequential requirement is the mandatory submission of an nrcs letter of authority for cement manufacturers, without which the bid is disqualified.
Submission channel β sealed envelope endorsed "original bid for bid: WTE-0546 cs : supply and delivery of ready mix concrete for the qamata irrigation scheme: canal rehabilitation at qamata in the eastern cape for dws construction south." With the bidder's name clearly shown. Deposit point β the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, daljosaphat, paarl, 7646, or hand to the supply chain management office, NO later than 11:00 on the closing date. Format β bids must be on the official forms, not re-typed; all blanks completed; the pricing schedule fully priced; pages not detached or separated. Signature β sbd 1 must be signed; companies need a board resolution certified by the chairman; joint ventures need the constituting document and authorisation certificates. Returnable forms β sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), annexure c (local content declaration). Disqualification risks β late delivery, unsigned or incomplete returnable forms, missing nrcs letter of authority, missing quality cube strength test results, missing material specification and preliminary concrete mix design.
The department of water and sanitation is hiring a 20-ton excavator with a rock bucket and operator for the canal rehabilitation project at the ncora irrigation scheme in the eastern cape, for dws construction south. Bidders must submit a fully priced sbd 3.1 And comply with mandatory requirements including csd, SARS, cipc, b-bbee, compensation commissioner good standing, and a certified operator competency certificate. The most consequential requirement is the certified copy (not older than 3 months) of the operator's competency certificate, as failure to submit IT renders the bid non-responsive.
Bids must be delivered to the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, dal josaphat, paarl, or to the supply chain management office, by 11:00 on the closing date. Late bids will not be accepted. - The original bid, covering letter and supporting documents must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number, title and bidder's name. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and all blanks must be completed in full. - The pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure to do so invalidates the bid. - Bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. - Bids must be signed by an authorised person; for companies, a board resolution certified by the chairman must accompany the bid. Joint ventures must provide the notarially certified joint venture agreement and authorisation certificates from each participant. - Returnable forms: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim). - Disqualification risks: any returnable form unsigned or omitted, late submission, incomplete pricing, or failure to comply with mandatory requirements.
The emalahleni local municipality is procuring a contractor to construct paved internal streets, roads, and a stormwater drainage system in cacadu town, eastern cape. The single most consequential requirement is the closing deadline of 11 september 2026 at 12:00, as NO other conditions are specified in the available information.
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The department of water and sanitation requires the hire of an 18-ton articulated dump truck with an operator for the canal rehabilitation project at the ncora irrigation scheme in the eastern cape. Bidders must submit a certified copy, not older than three months, of the operator's competency certificate, and the bid is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system with price worth 80 points and specific goals worth 20 points.
Submission channel: sealed envelope endorsed "original bid for bid: WTE-0568 cs" with the bidder's name clearly shown, delivered to the supply chain management office or deposited in the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, dal josaphat, paarl, by 11:00 on the closing date. Late bids are not accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed cover page with bidder details. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully completed and priced; failure invalidates the bid. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connections; false declaration disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goal points. - Csd report, SARS tax clearance letter and pin, cipc/cipro certificate, b-bbee certificate, letter of appointment of authorised signatory, compensation commissioner good standing letter, and a certified copy (not older than 3 months) of the operator's competency certificate. Disqualification risks: - any returnable form omitted, unsigned, or incomplete. - Bids not on official forms, re-typed, or with pages detached. - Failure to declare all csd-registered companies linked to directors. - Bids from persons in the service of the state or with directors/members in state service.
The csir invites quotations from qualified contractors for the replacement of floor tiles, carpeting, and repainting of walls at buildings 43a, 43c, 43d, and 44g tso at its scientia campus in pretoria. The scope includes demolition, surface preparation, supply and installation of specified finishes, and associated works, with completion required within 60 calendar days. Bidders must be cidb-registered (2gb or higher) and submit all mandatory documents by the closing date.
- Submit your quotation electronically to [email protected]. - Use the RFQ number (csir RFQ No.6746/21/08/2026) and description as the email subject. - Email and file sizes must not exceed 25mb per email. If larger, split into multiple emails. - Do not use cloud sharing services (wetransfer, google drive, dropbox, etc.). - Keep file names short and simple. - All documents must be in english. - Complete and sign all required annexures (c, d, e, f) and the bill of quantities (annexure b). - Failure to submit mandatory returnable documents by the closing date will result in disqualification. - Late submissions will not be considered. - Submissions to the incorrect email address will not be considered. - Changes to your submission after the closing date will not be accepted. - The csir reserves the right to extend the closing date, correct mistakes, verify information, request proof, carry out site inspections, award in part or to multiple bidders, cancel the process, or negotiate post-tender.
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