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Procurement activity across Public Works. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
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Construction of four new sanitation infrastructure units, including associated external works, at isifiso sikayise primary school in kwazulu-natal. The most consequential requirement is the closing deadline of 22 september 2026 at 11:00.
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The department of public works, on behalf of the department of education, is procuring a completion contract for upgrades to sanitation infrastructure at makhathini primary school in kwazulu-natal. The works, based on a bill of quantities, include demolition of existing structures, earthworks, concrete, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and installation of new sanitation facilities. Bidders must price the full scope of work, including a 10-month hire period for temporary chemical toilets and provision of a desludging certificate before payment for demolition.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope endorsed with the tender number and description. Envelopes must be deposited in the tender box at the municipal offices before the closing time of 12:00 on 5 march 2024. Late bids will not be considered. Faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted.
The department of education, through public works, is procuring the construction of eight sanitation infrastructure units, including associated external works, at sisizakele special school in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must submit their bids by 24 september 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential requirement is the need for a valid CIDB grading and full compliance with all returnable forms, as this is an open tender for construction services.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the tender number and description clearly marked on the outside. The bid must include a completed sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form and a valid tax clearance certificate. Bidders must ensure all required documents are returned before the closing time; late submissions will be disqualified.
The department of health in kwazulu-natal is appointing a multi-disciplinary construction professional services team, led by an architect as principal agent, for the design, construction, and close-out of new theatres, a critical care unit, kitchen, and parking at bethesda district hospital. The project covers stages 1-7 of the fidm (fidic) process. Interested bidders must be qualified construction professionals, submit a bid for this open tender by the closing date, and comply with all requirements of the tender document.
Returnable documents: b) certified copies of identity documents of, 2) lease agreement, section b registration on the central suppliers database 12, section c declaration that information on central suppliers database is up to date 13, section f form of offer 16-18, section g sbd 4 bidderβs disclosure 19-21
This tender invites sita-accredited suppliers on the RFB 740 transversal contract to supply and deliver 36 enterprise-standard all-in-one desktop computers and 15 enterprise-standard laptops to the KZN department of public works and infrastructure, north coast regional office in ulundi. Bidders must be registered on the csd and hold a valid SARS tax compliance status, and the 80/20 preference point system applies with 20 points for black-owned enterprises. The closing date is 29 september 2026 at 11h00, with submission to the zululand district office in ulundi.
Submit the completed bid in a sealed envelope to the bid box at KZN department of public works and infrastructure, zululand district office, 709 wombe street, unit a, ulundi, 3838, by 11h00 on 29 september 2026. Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail or post-delivered bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms only β retyping or redrafting is prohibited; photocopies are allowed but must carry an original signature. Each page must be initialled. The envelope must show the bidder's name and address, the bid number (zntu 20261 w) and the closing date. Bids must be complete and include all required forms. The following returnable forms are required: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule β firm prices), sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form), sbd 7 (contract form β to be signed by the successful bidder), and proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution). Bids not complying with these instructions may be disqualified.
The department of public works in the western cape requires the supply and delivery of toilet paper and hand paper towels over a 36-month contract period. The single most consequential requirement is the ability to sustain consistent delivery of these hygiene consumables for the full three-year duration.
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This tender invites bids for site clearance services in lusikisiki, eastern cape, as part of the construction of a new labour centre. A compulsory briefing session will be held at erf 55 lusikisiki, stanford street, lusikisiki, 4820. Interested contractors should attend the briefing and submit their bids by the closing date.
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The national department of public works requires a mechanical engineering professional service provider to repair and upgrade the entire centre at mogwase prison. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 50% to qualify for further evaluation, and the tender will be awarded to the highest scoring acceptable tender.
Bidders must submit tenders to the regional manager, national department of public works, mmabatho drive, unit 3, mmabatho, by the closing date and time. Tender documents are available for free download from the e-tender portal (www.etenders.gov.za), But a non-refundable deposit of r200.00 Cash per set is required. Returnable documents include the completed sbd forms (sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Sbd 8, sbd 9) and any other forms specified in the tender document. Bids must be submitted in the prescribed manner; late tenders will be disqualified.
This tender invites bids for the repairs and upgrade of the entire mogwase prison centre, specifically focusing on electrical engineering works. Interested contractors must attend a compulsory briefing session at mogwase prison. The tender is an open request for bid and is located in the north west province.
Bids must be submitted by the closing date and time. The tender number is mmb 2627/024 psb. Tender documents are available for free download on the e-tender portal (www.etenders.gov.za), But a non-refundable deposit of r200.00 Cash per set is required. Bids must be delivered to the regional manager, national department, mmabatho drive, unit 3, mogwase prison, albert lithuli. Returnable documents include the completed and signed sbd forms (e.g., Sbd 4 declaration of interest, sbd 6.1 Preference points claim, sbd 8 declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices, sbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination) and any other forms specified in the tender document. Bids that fail to include all required forms or are received after the closing time may be disqualified.
The department of public works invites tenders for professional town planning services under tender NO. H26/009 AI (wcs: 056707). The tender is evaluated under method 2: financial offer and preference. Bidders must be a town and regional planning practice owned and controlled by registered professional planners, with at least one registered professional planner listed as a key person. The tender requires submission of a fully completed tender document, including the signed form of offer and acceptance, professional indemnity insurance, proof of professional registration, and DPW-16.1 tender clarification meeting certificate. Evaluation includes points for experience of the firm and key personnel, bank rating, and specific goals (preference points) under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. The tender closing date is 09/09/2026. late, telephonic, facsimile, or electronic tenders will not be accepted.
Returnable documents: c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance .......................................... 42, 4 submission of signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1)
The department of correctional services invites bids for site clearance for the expansion of the broiler project with 8 broiler houses at the zonderwater correctional centre. A compulsory briefing session will be held at 1 jacaranda road, cullinan, gauteng. Interested contractors should attend the briefing and submit bids by the closing date.
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This tender invites bids for professional quantity surveying services for the department of public works and infrastructure. The tender number is Q26/036, with wcs NO. 057020. Tender documents are available at NO cost (non-refundable deposit of r 0, cash only). Quotations must be submitted by the closing date and time specified in the invitation; late, telephonic, facsimile, or electronic quotations will not be accepted. Bidders must be registered with the south african council for the quantity surveying profession (sacqsp) as professional quantity surveyors, and must submit proof of professional indemnity insurance. The tender includes preference points for specific goals (e.g., Designated groups) and requires submission of various returnable documents, including DPW-09 (psb), DPW-16.1 (psb), and a completed form of offer and acceptance. Bidders must also be registered on the central supplier database (csd). The evaluation will consider functionality (with a minimum score required) and price, and may include reference checks and inspection of previous work. Bidders must initial every page of the tender document and submit all required documents; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Returnable documents: c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance .................................................. 42, 4 submission of signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1)
The department of public works and infrastructure is procuring professional mechanical engineering services for the replacement of roofs and associated damages at the ladybrand magistrate office in the free state. Quotations are invited only from service providers nominated from the department's professional service supplier register, and the successful bidder must be a mechanical engineering business under the full-time supervision of a registered professional mechanical engineer or technologist. The most consequential requirement is that the bidder must be a registered professional mechanical engineering practice, with proof of ecsa registration for all principals and key personnel, as failure to provide this renders the quotation non-responsive.
Returnable documents: c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance ............................................. 42-45, 4 submission of signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1)
This quotation invites service providers registered on the department of public works professional service supplier register to submit quotations for professional mechanical engineering services for the construction of a new stock theft (vrede) in the free state. The contract is for professional mechanical engineering services, and the employer is the government of the republic of south africa, department of public works. The closing time for quotations is specified in the invitation, and late, telephonic, facsimile or electronic quotations will not be accepted. A non-refundable deposit of r 0.00 Is payable in cash on collection of the tender documents. Queries may be addressed to mr mosuwe maboea, the departmental project manager. A tender clarification meeting will not be held, but a site clarification meeting is compulsory. The quotation document must be returned in its entirety, with all returnable documents and schedules. Bidders must submit a signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1), DPW-09 (psb) particulars of tenderer's projects, a completed activity schedule for value based fees or time based fees, proof of professional indemnity insurance, proof of valid professional registration with ecsa, and comply with DPW-21 (psb) and DPW-16.1 (psb). The tenderer must include names and contact particulars of present and previous employers for reference checks. The tenderer must confirm that all communications received from the department before submission have been taken into account. The evaluation includes functionality criteria with a minimum score of 0, and preference points for specific goals out of 20. Bidders must complete the standard disclosure forms, including the declaration that the bidder has NO relationship with state employees or other enterprises, and that the bid was arrived at independently.
Returnable documents: c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance ............................................. 42, 4 submission of signed form of offer and acceptance (c1.1)
The department of public works is seeking service providers to conduct a site assessment and provide recommendations for the rehabilitation of environmental degradation caused by the construction of the new pan african parliament in midrand, gauteng. The tender is a request for proposal with a compulsory briefing session. Interested parties must attend the briefing and submit proposals by the closing date.
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The department of justice is seeking a service provider to render cleaning services for the hillbrow magistrate court in gauteng for a period of 36 months. The tender is an open request for bid, and a compulsory briefing session will be held at the court. Interested parties should be capable of providing professional cleaning services to a government facility.
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This quotation is for professional civil engineering services for the department of public works & infrastructure. Only service providers already nominated on the department's professional service supplier register may bid. The contract will be awarded using method 2 (financial offer and preference). Bidders must submit a completed quotation document with all returnable schedules, including proof of ecsa registration for all principals and key personnel, professional indemnity insurance, and a completed activity schedule (value-based or time-based fees). A compulsory site clarification meeting is required, and the quotation must be delivered to the tender box in bloemfontein by the closing date and time. Preference points are available for specific goals (up to 20 points for contracts up to r1 million).
Submission method: original paper quotation delivered to the tender box at department of public works & infrastructure, 18 president brand street, bloemfontein (ground floor tender box). Each page must be initialled by the authorised signatory per board resolution (PA-15.1, PA-15.2 or PA-15.3). envelope must show bidder name, contact address, telephone number and in the top left corner: "quotation NO. Q26/033", "wcs NO 047823", "quotation for civil engineering services". Closing time: 11:00 on 23 september 2026. Late, telephonic, facsimile or electronic submissions will not be accepted. Tender validity: 84 days from closing date. Two-envelope procedure not used. Quotations opened immediately after closing at the same address. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance; DPW-09 (psb) particulars of tenderer's projects; completed activity schedule (value based fees c2.2.2 Or time based fees c2.2.3 As applicable); proof of professional indemnity insurance per c1.2.3; Proof of ecsa registration, qualifications, cvs and certified ids for all principals and key personnel; DPW-21 (psb) record of addenda; DPW-16.1 (psb) tender clarification meeting certificate (compulsory site clarification meeting); PA-15.1/15.2/15.3 resolution authorising signatory; PA-11 bidder's disclosure; PA-16.1 (psb) ownership particulars; c1.2.3 Data provided by the service provider fully completed; PA-40 declaration of designated groups; csd registration proof with supplier number on form of offer; valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. Disqualification risks: any returnable form unsigned or omitted; submission after closing time; failure to attend compulsory site clarification meeting; incomplete DPW-09; unconfirmed professional indemnity insurance; non-registration of key professionals with ecsa.
The department of public works is requesting quotations for structural engineering services for additional accommodation at the virginia magistrate's office in the free state. Professional service providers with expertise in structural engineering are invited to submit quotations. NO briefing session is scheduled.
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Hiring of office accommodation for DOH: ems mtubatuba: umkhanyakude district: contract period of five (5) years
Department of correctional services: town planning services: head office: voorberg correctional centre: site clearance: construction of new 998 male inmate medium correctional facility including security fence and staff housing
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