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 and Delivery of Roadmarking Paint

Panel of up to Ten Contractors for the Repairs, Maintenance and Refurbishment of Kwadukuza Municipality Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Infrastructure During and After Normal Working Hours for a Period of Three(3) Years

Upgrade and maintenance of Municipal website for a period of 36 months

Placement of adverts, Interviews and Live broadcast of Municipal Programmes on National ,Provincial and Community Radio Stations for a period of 36 months

Supply and delivery of electrical toolboxes and electrical testing equipment for a period two (02) years

Development of Electricity infrastructure database planning and design for a period four (04) months

Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL- 487E) Protection Scheme for the 20 MVA 66/11 kV Transformer No. 3 at Unitra Substation, including H-Frame and Low Voltage (LV) Bus Support for a period of six (06) months

Appointment of Service Provider for the Implementation of Incubator Phase 3 as Turnkey for 4 Units (5&6) and (7&8

Supply and delivery of Cleaning Material for a period of one year.

Re-advertisment: Appointment for a Pannel of Six (6) Service Providers for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Water and Wastewater Maintenance Materials as and When Required for a Period of 36 Months

BID DESCRIPTION: Bid provision of approved inspection authority occupational hygiene services.

Request for Proposal(s): Rehabilitate, Operate and Maintain Ablution Facility (also Known as Taxi Rank Toilets): Erf 768 Groblersdal Town.

Appointment of Maximum of 05 Consultants for Electrical Engineering Services for a Period of Three Years in Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality

Appointment of Maximum of 05 Consultants for Civil Engineering Services for a Period of Three Years in Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality

Request for Proposal(s): Rehabilitate, Operate and Maintain Ablution Facility Portion 5 of Erf 141 Roossenekal Town for Period of 36 Months

Request for Proposal(s): Rehabilitate, Operate and Maintain Ablution Facility (also Known as Standard Bank Toilets) for Period of 36 Months: Remainder of Erf 100 Groblersdal Town

Provision of Routine and Safety Maintenance on Various Roads Within Zone 4- Ixopo Area Office

Provision of Routine and Safety Maintenance on Various Roads Within Zone 1- Ixopo Area Office

Provision of Routine and Safety Maintenance on Various Roads Within Zone 2 - Ixopo Area Office

Appointment of a service provider for the supply, delivery, commissioning, and support for a minimum of ten (10) years of a 3D aerodrome simulator and 3D mini simulators

National Procurement in South Africa

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