How do I find national government tenders in South Africa?

Browse our national tenders page which aggregates opportunities from the eTender Portal, SOE websites like Eskom and Transnet, and federal department procurement announcements. Filter by category, value, and closing date.

What is required to bid on SOE tenders?

You need CSD registration, a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and relevant industry registrations (e.g., CIDB for construction, PSIRA for security services).

Do national tenders have B-BBEE requirements?

Yes, the PPPFA mandates preferential procurement. Most national tenders award preference points based on B-BBEE level, typically 10-20 points on a 100-point scale for Level 1-4 contributors.

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National Procurement in South Africa

National government procurement in South Africa is governed by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA). Understanding these frameworks is essential for successful bid submissions.

Key National Procurement Entities

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)

Eskom: Energy sector tenders, power station maintenance, renewable energy projects
Transnet: Port operations, freight rail, pipeline infrastructure
SANRAL: Road construction, highway maintenance, toll operations
PRASA: Commuter rail, station upgrades, fleet procurement

Federal Departments

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Department of Health
Department of Basic Education
South African Police Service (SAPS)
Department of Defence

Tips for Winning National Tenders

Register on CSD: Central Supplier Database registration is mandatory
Maintain Tax Compliance: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate required
B-BBEE Certification: Higher B-BBEE levels provide competitive advantage
CIDB Registration: Required for all construction-related tenders
Consortium Bidding: Partner with established suppliers for large contracts

Tenders in national

Ritavi 2 Water Scheme Sub Scheme Contract 002 (24 Months contract).

Ritavi 2 Water Scheme Sub Scheme Contract 001 (24 Months contract).

Refurbishment of Kitchen and Bedroom Cupboards for Municipal House at Klipperivier Wwtw

Formal Tender: Td 05/02/2026: Supply and Delivery of Led Streetlight Luminaires for a Period Ending 30 June 2028

Supply and delivery of gaskets used during transformers maintenance and repairs within Limlanga Cluster on an “as and when “required basis for (05) five years.

E2589cxmwp-provison of Resourcing of Acoustic Upgrade of One Studio with No- Air Broadcasting Equipment, Production Equipment, Installation, and Training for Five Months

Procurement of Bulk Filers X 3 and Repairs of the Existing Bulkfiler

Provision of general security services for Mbazwana & Mseleni areas

Design Construction of Masanteng access road.

Electrical Material

Provision of unit 1-6 cleaning services for offices and ablutions at Kriel Power Station for the period of five years.

Supply and Delivery of Boardroom Chairs at Mthatha Dam Construction East Offices in Eastern Cape Province.

Request for Quote (rfq): Completion of 1.4 Km Motto Barbed Wire Fence at 1.4m Height on Erf 746 Prt 62 Sea Vista

Fraud Hotline Services for a Period of 36 Months

Surfacing of Ibisi Roads Phase 5 in Ward 11

Construction of Ward 18 Sportfield (magwala)

Hiring of Construction Grader and TLB to work around Far North SAFCOL Plantations. (Re-advert)

Provision of Payroll System

Supply and Delivery of Fire Protective Clothings

Request for Information (rfi) on the Provision of an Order Management System (oms) Solution, Related Implementation and Support Services

National Procurement in South Africa

Key National Procurement Entities

Tips for Winning National Tenders

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