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

Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Three Airconditioners

Publication of Bidders: the Provision of Pest Control Services for a Period of 36 Months on an as and When Required Basis at Camden Power Station.

Supply And Delivery Of Protective Clothing To Bredasdorp Roads

Appointment of a Service Provider for the Supply and Delivery of Tablets, Mobile Charging Safes with Wheels, and Universal Tablet Pens

Procurement of Dx Workforce Mobile Platform for a period of seven (7) years

Borehole Drilling and Installation of Two (2) x Solar Powered-Pumps, in Bela Bela Farm, Limpo Province

Appointment of a contractor to construct six megalitre (6ml) reinforced concrete reservoir and the associated pumphouse with pipeworks

Request for Quotations for Mfmp Training for Five (5) Officials

Supply and Distribution of Alternative (paraffin) to Indigent Households for a Period of 2 Years

Re-advertisement Provision for Short-term Insurance for a Period of 3 Years

Appointment of Suitable and Qualified Service Provider to Provide Property Management Services for Three Rental Properties on Behalf of North West Housing Corporation (nwhc) for a Period of 60(5 Years) Months.

NLM-RFQ-26 001 - NLA Expert Reviewer Final - D&D Stage 2 Nuclear Liabilities Reassessment

Panel of Reputable Civil Contractors Grade 2 Ce – 4 Ce for a Duration of Twenty-four (24) Months

Appointment of a Service Provider to Conduct Market-related Total Remuneration and Rewards Package Benchmarking for Executive and Critical Roles at Atns Navigation Services (atns)

Ppointment of a Service Provider to Conduct a Marketrelated Total Remuneration and Rewards Package Benchmarking for the Chief Executive Officer Position, Focusing Primarily on Schedule 2 State-owned Companies, and to Provide a Comprehensive Report Within the Shortest Possible Time

Refurbishment of the Wastewater Treatment Works and Pump Station in Villiers/qalabotjha (mig Schedule 6b)

Trainings for Auto Electrical

License Renewal of Exclaimer Signature Management Cloud for Duration of 12 Months (re-advertisement)

Supply of Remote Application License

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Support of On-premise Ict Infrastructure

National Procurement in South Africa

Key National Procurement Entities

Tips for Winning National Tenders

Frequently Asked Questions

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