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

The Construction of a Bridge Structure and All Associated Works in Rust De Winter Under the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality: Gauteng Province

Supply and Deliver Yellow Maize Production Inputs for 28 Wards & Vegtables for 4 Wards of Ulm for the Period of 2 Years

The Provision of Lifting Machinery Training at Kriel Power Station for a period of 5 years (60 Months) as and when required.

Construction of STC3924 - 4/3.0M X3.0M CAST in SITU Box Culvert on L2316 from KM5+119 in Zululand District, Abaqulusi Local Municipality under Empangeni Region

Supply, Delivery and Qualification of Dfo/nin/ind Fingerprint Development Chamber for a Period of Two (02) Years at Saps: Component: Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management: Crime Scene Laboratories: Nationally

Publication E2202NTCSAMPOU.

List of Suppliers That Tendered for the Provision of Governance, Compliance and Assurance (gc&a) Services for Infrastructure Construction Projects Across Eskom on Behalf of Group Capital Division (gcd) for a Period of Five (5) Years

Appointment of a Service Provider for Selling of Bbi Debtors Book

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Request for Tender [rft]: the Appointment of a Service Provider to Supply, Install and Maintain a New Biometric Access Control System and Cctv System for a Period of Three Years.

Conduct Ploughing Mechanization for 28 Wards of Umzimvubu Local Municipality for Period of 2 Years

Stormwater Management Services for Bailey, Wessels and Shannon Streets in L’agulhas and Duiker Street in Struisbaai

8/2/9/30 (2026-2029) Bid to Appoint a Service Provider for the Rental of Traffic Contravention Management System and Related Equipment to Midvaal Local Municipality From 01 July 2026 Until 30 June 2029

8/2/9/29 (2026-2031) Bid to Appoint a Service Provider to Render Comprehensive Security Services to Midvaal Local Municipality Area 2 for a Period of Sixty (60) Months From Date of Award

The Supply of Transport Service for Employees for Lsgws Canal Failure Repair Project in the Eastern Cape for Dws Construction South.

Request for proposal: Submission of detailed proposals for appointment on a panel for funding, design, construction, and delivery of key infrastructure capital projects under a turnkey (design-finance-build) delivery model on risk for a period of three years.

Request for Proposal for Appointment of Travel Management Company To Provide Travel Management Services for DOA Officials in the Joe Gqabi District For the Period of 36 months

Provision of indigent system for the period of three years

The Application Fog Spray on Provincial Road P47/1 (KM+ 3.00 to KM+4.00, KM +6.000 to KM + 12.000 and KM +16.000 to KM + 20.000) in Zululand District, Abaqulusi Local Municipality under Empangeni Region

Crack Sealing of RoadsP46/1, P309/1, P404, P303, P52/3 and P46/3 Under Abaqulusi Local Municipality (Empangeni Region)

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