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Procurement activity across Defence. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
Responsible for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and military veterans, the Department of Defence procures defence equipment, military uniforms, logistics, ICT, facilities management, and professional services. Tenders SA's AI Discovery surfaces defence‑sector RFQs, while compliance gap analysis validates your security clearances, defence certifications, and professional registrations. Use forensic analysis to track competitor strategies, historical award data for benchmarking, and exportable reports for sensitive defence procurement submissions.
This open tender requires the supply and installation of asphalt surfacing with concrete curbing for the simon's town procurement service centre in wynberg. Contractors with relevant civil engineering experience and CIDB grading should apply. NO compulsory briefing session is scheduled.
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Common questions about Defence tenders and procurement
How the Protection of Personal Information Act affects tender submissions, data handling, and supplier contracts with government. A practical POPIA compliance guide for South African tender bidders covering lawful processing, data subject rights, and consequences of non-compliance.
Everything South African general contractors need to know about cipc company registration for government tenders: what procurement officers verify in 2026 — april 2026 update — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
Your complete guide to winning government tenders in Mpumalanga Province. Covering key departments including Health, Education, Public Works, Agriculture, and DARDLEA, major municipalities such as Mbombela, Emalahleni, Govan Mbeki, and Steve Tshwete, coal mining and energy procurement, agriculture and forestry tenders, tourism opportunities (Kruger, Panorama Route), CSD and CIDB requirements, local content preferences, procurement portals, and Tenders-SA.org features.
Learn how women-owned businesses can leverage preferential procurement points, register on government databases, and win tenders in South Africa's public sector. Practical strategies included.
The regulatory environment for ICT procurement in the security sector is undergoing significant changes in 2026. As a procurement specialist for Tenders SA, it is essential to understand the compliance and regulatory requirements for security suppliers in Gauteng. With the increasing demand for ICT services, government departments and agencies are looking for secure and reliable solutions. In this article, we will explore the government ICT procurement framework, focusing on panels, RT contracts, and open tenders, and provide guidance on compliance and regulatory requirements.
Everything South African general contractors need to know about complete guide to csd and bbbee compliance for general sector government tenders in south africa — covering CSD, BBBEE, step-by-step processes, common disqualification mistakes, and how Tenders-SA.org helps you find and win relevant contracts in Gauteng.
The department of defence requires the supply and installation of galvanised palisade fencing and a swing gate at the tamboerskloof erf 81 military base in cape town. The tender closes on 28 september 2026 at 11:00. NO further scope, quantities, standards, or service levels are provided in the available text.
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The department of defence (SA army headquarters, pretoria) invites bids for the outsourcing of a service provider to supply and deliver brown men's paratrooper boots. This open tender (CPSC/B/183/2026) falls under the supplies: clothing/textiles/footwear category and is part of the dod procurement plan for 2026/27. suppliers in the clothing/footwear industry should apply, with NO compulsory briefing session indicated.
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The department of defence invites tenders for the renovation of an office at air force base durban. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 2gb or higher and be registered on the central supplier database (csd). Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting is mandatory, and only south african nationals may access the base.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation issued. Tender documents will be e-mailed to all clarification meeting attendees after the meeting. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are set out in the tender data. Late tenders will not be accepted.
The department of defence requires the supply and installation of a walk-in fridge at air force base durban. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 1me or higher, be registered on the central supplier database, and attend a compulsory clarification meeting before submitting a tender.
Tenders must be submitted on the issued tender documentation only. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are set out in the tender data. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents will be e-mailed to all clarification attendees after the compulsory meeting.
The department of defence requires a service provider to supply and deliver 60 horses to the south african army specialised infantry capability at potchefstroom in the north west province. The single most consequential requirement is the ability to source, transport and deliver the full complement of 60 horses to the specified military facility.
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The department of defence requires the supply and fit of built-in kitchen cupboards with granite counter tops at the simon's town procurement service centre in wynberg, western cape. Bidders must submit their offers by 30 september 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential requirement is the closing deadline, as NO other specific conditions are stated in the available information.
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The department of defence requires torch-on waterproofing of the roofs of aviation fuel tanks at air force station port elizabeth, eastern cape. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 1gb or higher, be registered on the csd, and attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 16 september 2026 to receive the tender documents.
Tenders must be submitted on the tender documentation issued; NO other format is accepted. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents are only emailed to attendees of the compulsory clarification meeting. Bidders must comply with the sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment requirements stated in the tender data.
The department of defence invites tenders for the repair of the access road at air force base durban in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 3ce or higher and be registered on the central supplier database (csd). A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 16 september 2026 at 13h00 at the base, and tenders close at 11h00 on 8 october 2026.
Tenders must be submitted on the tender documentation issued by the department of defence. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents will be e-mailed to all clarification meeting attendees after the meeting. Sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the tender data.
The department of defence invites tenders for the removal and replacement of corrugated sheets at air force base durban in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 3gb or higher and be registered on the central supplier database (csd). Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 16 september 2026 is mandatory, and tenders close at 11:00 on 8 october 2026.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only. Late tenders will not be accepted. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are set out in the tender data. Tender documents will be e-mailed to all clarification meeting attendees after the meeting.
Tenders are invited for the supply and installation of air-conditioners at 21 squadron, waterkloof air force base, under the department of defence. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 1me or higher, be registered on the central supplier database (csd), and attend a compulsory clarification meeting at waterkloof air force base on 09 september 2026. The deadline for tender submission is 29 september 2026 at 11:00.
Tenders must be submitted on the issued tender documentation only. Late tenders will not be accepted. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment are stated in the tender data. Tender documents may be collected from SA air force procurement unit, af mobile deployment wing, r101 old jhb road, valhalla, 0137, during work hours after 09h00 on 10 september 2026, or via USB soft copy. Documents will also be e-mailed to clarification meeting attendees. Returnable documents include the completed and signed tender forms as issued; NO specific form names are listed in the notice.
The department of defence invites bids for the installation of new traffic lights at the information technology center (ITC) at air force base waterkloof in gauteng. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 1eb or higher and be registered on the central supplier database. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 10 september 2026, and tenders close at 11:00 on 30 september 2026.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents may be collected in person at the SA air force procurement unit, af mobile deployment wing, r101 old jhb road, valhalla, 0137, after 09h00 on 11 september 2026, or via USB soft copy. Documents will also be emailed to clarification meeting attendees after the meeting. Access to military premises requires an ID or driver's license. Bidders should arrive early; late arrival will not be accepted. Sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the tender data.
This tender from the department of defence (dod) requests bids for the supply and delivery of a nozzle assembly. The tender is an open request for bid, and NO briefing session is scheduled. Interested suppliers should submit their bids before the closing date of 6 october 2026.
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The department of defence invites tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of mesh fencing at ditholo training area. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 4ce or higher and be registered on the central supplier database (csd). A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 22 september 2026, and tenders close at 11h00 on 14 october 2026.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only; tenders submitted on any other form will be rejected. Tender documents may be collected from the SA air force procurement unit, air force mobile deployment wing, r101 old jhb road, valhalla, 0137, during work hours after 10h00 on 23 september 2026. Documents may also be emailed to clarification attendees or collected via USB at the same address. All tenderers must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) to be eligible to submit tenders. Tenders must be sealed, addressed, delivered and opened as stated in the tender data. Late tenders will not be accepted. Returnable forms include: sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content), and the completed pricing schedule (sbd 3).
The department of defence (logistic division) in pretoria requires a service provider to render internet/wi-fi services for a 36-month period. A compulsory briefing session will be held at the logistic division. This is an open tender (request for bid) with a closing date of 2 october 2026.
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The south african army specialised infantry capability in potchefstroom requires a service provider for the supply and delivery of 40 honda crf 300 motorcycles, including a 36-month maintenance plan. This is an open tender under the dod procurement plan. Interested suppliers should submit bids by the closing date.
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Market analysis for Defence
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