Services: General Tenders
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Mpumalanga Department of Health - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of A Service Provider for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hygiene Service Equipment As Well As Supply All Related Consumables To Mpumalanga Department of Health for A Period of 3 (three) Years
Provision of Repairs and Service of Machinery and Equipment - Mpumalanga -
Provision of Repairs and Service of Machinery and Equipment at Mpumalanga Traffic Training College As and When Required for A Period of (03) Three Years
Appointment of Service Providers - Mpumalanga Social
Appointment of Service Providers for Event Management Services As and When Required for the Department of Social Development Nkangala District for A Period of (05) Five Years
Appointment of Service Providers - Mpumalanga Social
Appointment of Service Providers for Event Management Services As and When Required for the Department of Social Development Gert Sibande District for A Period of (05) Five Years
Appointment of Service Providers - Mpumalanga Social
Appointment of Service Providers for Event Management Services As and When Required for the Department of Social Development at Provincial Office and Ehlanzeni District for A Period of (05) Five Years
Development, Implementation and Maintenance of the Mpumalanga International F...
Development, Implementation and Maintenance of the Mpumalanga International Food Market Centralised Warehouse Management System with Multi-tenant Logistics, Integrated Inventory, Sales Management and Cashless Transaction Functionality for A Period of 36 Months
Appointment of Accredited Service Providers (cidb Grade Level 4gb and Above) ...
Appointment of Accredited Service Providers (cidb Grade Level 4gb and Above) Into A Three (3) Years Panel of Contractors for the Removal, Disposal and Replacement of Asbestos Roofed Houses for A Period of Three (3) Years in Ehlanzeni District Municipalities
Appointment of Accredited Service Providers (cidb Grade Level 4gb and Above) ...
Appointment of Accredited Service Providers (cidb Grade Level 4gb and Above) Into A Three (3) Years Panel of Contractors for the Removal, Disposal and Replacement of Asbestos Roofed Houses for A Period of Three (3) Years in Gert Sibande District Municipalities
Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Abnormal Load, Heavy Duty 4-axle Semi-t...
Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Abnormal Load, Heavy Duty 4-axle Semi-trailer with A Payload of Not Less Than 45,000kg Within Mpumalanga Province for A Five (05) Year Period
The Department of Community, Safety, Security and Liaison, As and When Requir...
Appointment of A Panel of Two or More Service Provider(s) for the Provision of Legal Professional Services To the Department of Community, Safety, Security and Liaison, As and When Required for A Period of Five (05) Years
Provide Legal Services To the Department of Health - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of A Panel of Legal Practitioners To Provide Legal Services To the Department of Health for A Period of Five (5) Years
Panel of Attorneys and Trust Account Advocates - Mpumalanga -
Panel of Attorneys and Trust Account Advocates for Provision of Litigation and Investigation Services for A Period of Five (05) Years in the Mpumalanga Province Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation
Supply and Deliver Drug Testing Devices and Metal Detectors - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of Service Provider(s) To Supply and Deliver Drug Testing Devices and Metal Detectors in the Mpumalanga Department of Education for A Period of Five (5) Years
Design and Printing of Documents - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of Service Provider(s) To Design and Printing of Documents for the Mpumalanga Department of Education for A Period of Five (5) Years
EXTEND - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of A Service Provider for the Implementation and Maintenance of An Invoice Tracking System for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government for A Period of 36 Months (3 Years), with An Option To Extend
The Mpumalanga Provincial Departments - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of A Service Provider for the Implementation and Maintenance of Financial Statements Automation Inline with Modified Cash Standard To the Mpumalanga Provincial Departments for A Period of 12 Months (1 Year) with An Option To Extend
REQUEST - Mpumalanga -
Request for Proposal for Mpumalanga Department of Health’s Bidder Strategy On Rationalization
Severe and Profound Intellectually Disabled Children - Mpumalanga -
Appointment of A Service Provider for Provision of Rehabilitation Service To Severe and Profound Intellectually Disabled Children in Mpumalanga Province for A Period of Five (5) Years
Provision of catering and canteen service - Eskom
Provision of catering and canteen service at Kusile Power Station for a period of three years.
The Appointment the of A Service Provider - Mpupalanga -
The Appointment the of A Service Provider for the Provision of Sd-wan Secure Enabled Architecture Solution and Related Ict Services for A Period of 36 Months
Navigating the "Services: General" Tender Category in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide
The "Services: General" tender category in South Africa represents a vast and dynamic segment of the public procurement landscape. It encompasses a wide array of non-specialised services crucial for the day-to-day operations of government departments, state-owned entities, and municipalities. For businesses looking to engage with the public sector, understanding this category is paramount. This detailed guide provides an in-depth look into the industry, contractor requirements, the tender process, and key strategies for success.
Industry Overview
The Services: General industry in South Africa is characterised by its immense diversity and critical role in supporting the public sector. Unlike highly specialised fields such as large-scale construction or complex ICT infrastructure, this category covers the essential, often recurring, services that keep government institutions running efficiently.
Description of the Services: General Industry in South Africa
This sector is the backbone of operational efficiency for public entities. It includes everything from maintaining clean and secure environments to providing administrative support, logistical solutions, and various forms of professional consultation. The demand for these services is constant, driven by the ongoing need for public sector organisations to focus on their core mandates while outsourcing non-core functions to specialist providers. The industry is highly competitive, with a mix of small, medium, and large enterprises vying for contracts. It offers significant opportunities for emerging businesses, particularly those with strong B-BBEE credentials.
Typical Project Types and Tender Values
The scope of services under this category is incredibly broad, leading to a wide range of project types and tender values.
Typical Project Types Include:
- Facilities Management: Cleaning services, hygiene services, pest control, landscaping and gardening, waste management, minor building maintenance (non-CIDB related).
- Office Support & Administration: Document management, archiving, courier services, printing and stationery supply (often bundled as a service), switchboard operations, reception services.
- Security Services: Guarding services, alarm monitoring, CCTV surveillance, access control. (Note: PSIRA registration is mandatory).
- Catering & Hospitality: Canteen operations, event catering, provision of refreshments.
- Fleet Management: Vehicle maintenance, tracking, fuel management, driver services.
- Logistics & Supply Chain: Warehousing, distribution, transportation of goods (non-specialised).
- Human Resources: Recruitment support, HR consulting, training and development (non-accredited or general skills).
- Financial & Legal Support: Accounting services, auditing support, legal advisory (general, not litigation-specific).
- Event Management: Planning and execution of government workshops, conferences, and public awareness campaigns.
- ICT Support (General): Desktop support, network monitoring, software licensing management (non-specialised IT projects).
Tender Values: Tender values vary significantly. Small, ad-hoc services might be valued from R50,000 to R500,000. Medium-sized, recurring contracts (e.g., cleaning for a single building) can range from R1 million to R5 million per annum. Larger, multi-year, or multi-location contracts (e.g., national security contracts, fleet management for a large entity) can easily exceed R10 million to R50 million or more per annum, often spanning three to five years
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