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This is a request for quotation (SAF-RFQ-0199) issued by the south african nuclear energy corporation limited (necsa) for the upgrade of wall-side handrails at the SAFARI-1 nuclear research facility. The scope involves the manufacture and supply of handrail assemblies in accordance with detailed engineering drawing re 1136 010 rev. 0.1, Using s355 grade steel components. IT is intended for qualified fabrication/manufacturing suppliers capable of meeting nuclear facility standards and tight dimensional tolerances.
["Manufacture and supply wall-side handrail assemblies per drawing re 1136 010 rev. 0.1 For the SAFARI-1 facility","use s355 grade steel for all structural components as specified in the engineering drawing","comply with stated dimensional tolerances (ranges 0-6mm through 3000mm) and angular tolerances per iso 1700-3-8-1996","adhere to SANS standards and aws welding requirements as referenced on the drawing","submit quotation by the closing date of 3 august 2026 at 11:00","respect necsa's copyright and confidentiality β the drawing may not be reproduced or shared without prior written permission","return all required returnable documents as part of the submission"]
ESKOM holdings soc ltd is inviting expressions of interest from property owners and authorised agents for the outright purchase of an office building of approximately 1,500mΒ² to 2,500mΒ² in kuruman, northern cape, to house its northern cape operating unit. This is a market-testing exercise to identify suitable premises and is not a formal invitation to bid, with ESKOM reserving the right to accept or reject any submissions. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically via the ESKOM e-tendering portal by 12 august 2026 at 10h00 sast.
β’ Submit electronically via eskom's etendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. β’ You must register on the system first; an otp will be sent to your cell phone and email. β’ You must have a csd number to gain access. β’ Upload all required tender documents under the correct categories (e.g., Technical, commercial). β’ Ensure each file does not exceed 50mb and total submission does not exceed 900mb. β’ Finalize your submission by clicking 'finalize submission'. β’ After final submission, you will receive a confirmation email with a submission ID; save this for future enquiries. β’ If you encounter problems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender.
This tender is for the supply, delivery, removal of existing units, installation, and testing of 21 air conditioning units at the port of east london over a four-month period. IT is a request for quotation issued by TRANSNET soc ltd, targeting contractors experienced in HVAC systems and construction projects. The contract will be governed by the nec3 engineering and construction contract.
The tenderer must complete the form of offer manually, and the amounts must correspond with the prices submitted electronically. The tenderer must also submit a schedule of deviations, if any, which outlines any deviations from the tender documents. The employer will accept the tenderer's offer by signing the acceptance part of the form of offer and acceptance, and returning one copy of the document to the tenderer before the end of the period of validity stated in the tender data.
The national housing finance corporation (NHFC) is seeking an experienced event management company to provide a complete turnkey solution for its 30th anniversary celebrations. The contract involves managing provincial stakeholder activations in five provinces, a large housing finance summit for 700 delegates, and a gala dinner for 300 delegates, all scheduled for september 2026. The successful bidder will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, procurement, and delivery of all event-related activities.
β’ Submit one original hard copy and a soft copy on a USB in a sealed envelope. β’ Envelope must be clearly marked: 'qualified and experienced event management company to provide a turnkey event management solution and assume overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, procurement, management and successful delivery of all event-related activities'. β’ Deliver to the bid box at: national housing finance corporation, 90 grayston drive, 5th floor reception, sandton, johannesburg. β’ Submission hours: 08:30β16:30, monday to friday. β’ Late submissions will not be considered. β’ Ensure all returnable documents are completed, signed, and submitted as per the bid document checklist. β’ Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites proposals for the lease of a facility in springfontein cbd to house an ems station. The required space includes approximately 125mΒ² of office space, 58mΒ² of store space, 60mΒ² of washbay space, and designated parking bays. This tender is for property owners or lessors who can provide a suitable building meeting specific technical and compliance standards.
β’ Submit your bid to: ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building); cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street; bloemfontein. β’ Closing date: 28 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ Bid validity period: 120 calendar days. β’ You must complete and include all returnable documents: annexure a (record of addenda), annexure b (proposed amendments), annual financial statements declaration, resolution of board of directors, sbd 1, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, And bid offer. β’ Documents must be properly indexed, neatly bound, and originally signed in handwriting with a black pen. Digital signatures or photocopies of signed documents are not accepted. β’ Disqualification risks: late bids, telegraphic/telephonic/fax/emailed submissions, incomplete documentation, digitally completed forms, or altered tender documents will lead to disqualification.
The safety and security sector education and training authority (sasseta) is seeking a facilitator to conduct strategy sessions and workshops for its executive committee, management committee, and board. The facilitator will be responsible for leading these sessions from the date of appointment until 31 march 2028.
The general conditions of contract will form part of all bid documents and may not be amended. Special conditions of contract (scc) relevant to a specific bid, should be compiled separately for every bid (if applicable) and will supplement the general conditions of contract. Whenever there is a conflict, the provisions in the scc shall prevail.
The road accident fund (raf) seeks a service provider to rent office space in polokwane, limpopo, for its cec office for a six-month period starting 01 september 2026. This tender is a request for quotation aimed at suppliers who can provide a secure facility capable of handling confidential and sensitive raf information. Bidders must demonstrate strict compliance with data protection laws and detailed physical and cybersecurity measures.
The tenderer must submit the tender documents, including the preference points claim form, to the organ of state. The returnable documents include the preference points claim form. Failure to submit the required documents may result in disqualification.
The trans-caledon tunnel authority (tcta) seeks a professional service provider to operate an independent, confidential anti-fraud and ethics toll-free hotline for a 36-month contract. This service is to encourage whistleblowing in line with the protected disclosure act and tcta policy, ensuring anonymity and protection for reporters. The provider must deliver a 24/7 hotline, a secure case management system, and additional services like training and awareness campaigns.
β’ Submit your proposal via email to: [email protected]. β’ Closing date and time: 4 august 2026 at 11:00 a.m. β’ Late submissions will not be considered. β’ You must submit all mandatory returnable documents; failure to submit any mandatory requirement will result in disqualification. β’ Mandatory returnables include: fully completed and signed sbd1, sbd 4, and sbd 6.1 Forms; a valid csd registration report; and a pricing schedule/quotation with a breakdown of costs aligned to the scope. β’ Non-mandatory but important: a valid b-bbee certificate issued by a sanas-accredited verification agency, or a sworn affidavit for eme/qse (use annexure e or f). β’ The RFQ validity period is 30 days from the closing date.
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) is inviting quotations from civil services contractors to undertake mast pole stenciling work across the gauteng region, including surface preparation, white background painting, and application of black mast numbers on both sides of railway mast poles. This request for quotation (RFQ) targets experienced suppliers with a proven track record in signage installation and qualified key personnel for railway-related works. The procurement follows an 80/20 preference point system with mandatory compliance, technical functionality (70% threshold), price, and specific goals evaluation stages.
Tenderers shall state the unit costs of each of the items as specified in the boq. Failure to comply with clause 2.1 Could preclude a tender from consideration. The project contract will be for 3 months from the date of award. A penalty fee of r5000 per week will be charged if the project is not completed on time.
The department of public works and infrastructure invites bidders to submit priced proposals for the lease of an approximately 1050mΒ² building to be used as a medium clinic with 12 covered onsite parkings in senekal cbd. The building must be close to the existing clinic in noorde street. Bidders must ensure compliance with the tender requirements and submit all necessary documents.
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This tender is for the appointment of a contractor to construct paving at the mzinti mini packhouse in the nkomazi local municipality, mpumalanga. IT is issued by the department of rural development & land reform and targets civil engineering contractors. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB and have a minimum grading of 3ce.
β’ Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued. β’ Emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. β’ The closing time for receipt of tenders is 11h00 on wednesday, august 19, 2026. β’ Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of tenders are stated in the tender data. β’ A non-refundable tender deposit of r100.00 Payable by cash is required on collection of the tender documents. β’ Bid documents are available for purchase from 29 july 2026 at the listed office during specified hours. NO documents will be sold or issued at the compulsory briefing session.
The free state department of public works and infrastructure invites proposals to lease an approximately 1050mΒ² building in bethlehem cbd to be used as a medium clinic. The successful bidder must provide the building with 12 covered onsite parking bays. This tender is for property owners or developers who can meet the specific zoning, grading, and accessibility requirements.
β’ Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 28 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ Deliver your bid to: ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building); cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street; bloemfontein. β’ Late bids, telegraphic, telephonic, telefax, facsimile, or emailed bids will not be accepted. β’ Bid documents must be properly indexed and neatly bound. β’ All documents must be completed in handwriting with a black pen; digital completion is not accepted and will lead to disqualification. β’ All bid documents must be originally signed; digital signatures and photocopies of signed documents are not accepted. β’ You must submit the following returnable documents, completed and signed: - annexure a: record of addenda to tender documents (1 page). - Annexure b: proposed amendments and qualifications (1 page). - Annual financial statements declaration (1 page). - Resolution of board of directors (1 page). - Resolution of board of directors to enter into consortia or joint ventures (2 pages, if applicable). - Special resolution of consortia or joint ventures (2 pages, if applicable). - Standard bidding document 1 (sbd 1) β invitation to bid (2 pages). - Standard bidding document 4 (sbd 4) β bidder's disclosure (2 pages). - Standard bidding document 6.1 (Sbd 6.1) β Preference points claim form (5 pages). - Bid offer (4 pages). - All supporting documents required for mandatory and non-mandatory requirements. β’ Disqualification risks include: submitting incomplete information, fraudulent information, not complying with mandatory requirements, altering the tender document, or failing to attend the mandatory clarification meeting.
The department of rural development & land reform seeks a contractor for civil engineering works in donkerhoek, mpumalanga. The project involves upgrading culverts and a bridge on the village paved road and re-gravelling farm access roads. This tender is aimed at contractors registered with the CIDB with a grading of 7ce or higher.
β’ Submit tenders only on the official tender documentation issued. β’ Emailed and late tenders will not be accepted. β’ Closing time for receipt is 11h00 on monday, 31 august 2026. β’ Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment are stated in the tender data.
This tender is for the construction of 37 housing units for military veterans as part of the vlakkeland housing project within the drakenstein municipality. IT is issued by the western cape department of transport and public works. The project falls under the building services category.
β’ The tender is for the construction of 37 military veteran housing units. β’ The project location is the vlakkeland housing project in drakenstein municipality. β’ The issuing organization is the western cape department of transport and public works. β’ The tender closing date is 25 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ Tender documents are obtained free of charge via email: [email protected]. β’ The tender type is an open tender (request for bid). β’ The project category is building services.
Beaufort west municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of stationery and office supplies over a three-year period. The tender is divided into specific items including printing paper, pay slips, ink toners, cartridges, ribbons, and general stationery and office supplies. This opportunity is aimed at suppliers capable of meeting the municipality's ongoing operational needs.
β’ Submit sealed bid documents clearly marked: βSCM: 02/2027: supply and delivery of stationery and office supplies for a period of 3 yearsβ. β’ Address the bid to the acting municipal manager. β’ Place the submission in the tender box at the supply chain management unit, sanlam building, 112 donkin street, shop 7, beaufort west. β’ The closing deadline is 14:00 on monday, 31 august 2026. β’ Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, bids not completed in black ink by hand, and late bids will not be accepted. β’ The bid must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. β’ The municipality reserves the right to accept any part of the bid and is not obliged to accept the lowest or any quotation. β’ A non-refundable document fee of r265.00 Is payable (deposit to beaufort west municipality, nedbank branch code 198765, account 107 428 0318, reference SCM 02/2027). provide proof of payment to obtain documents. Electronic documents are free.
The richards bay industrial development zone (rbidz) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, configuration of camera systems and an upgrade of the access control system. This tender is open to eligible service providers with relevant security systems expertise. The procurement process follows a strict compliance, functionality, and price evaluation.
β’ Tender documents are available from 28 july 2026 to 11 august 2026. They will be emailed upon request and submission of proof of payment of the tender charge. β’ A non-refundable tender charge of r500.00 Must be paid into rbidz's absa account: branch code 632005, account NO. 4072219190. β’ To request documents, email [email protected] With company name, address, contact details, and the tender number and description in the subject line. β’ Completed tenders must be sealed, endorsed with the contract number, and personally deposited in the official tender box at rbidz complex, 4 harbour arterial, alton, richards bay (GPS 28Β°46'50.3"S 32Β°00'54.0"E). β’ Submission deadline is 28 august 2026 at 12:00. Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, electronic, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. β’ Tenders will be opened publicly at the deadline.
This tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 300kva UPS unit and batteries at cape town international airport. IT is issued by the airports company south africa (acsa) and targets contractors capable of working in a live airport environment. The contract will be governed by the nec3 engineering and construction contract.
β’ Submit your bid via email only to [email protected]. Do not cc or bcc any acsa employee. β’ Closing date and time: 14 august 2026 at 16:00 (south african time). Late bids will not be accepted. β’ Do not email your submission as one large attachment. Break IT into at least four attachments, each NO larger than 4mb. β’ You must submit on the official forms provided (not retyped) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document. β’ Submit one tender offer only, either as a single entity or as a member of a joint venture. β’ Return all returnable documents completed in their entirety. For paper submissions, provide an original plus one copy and an electronic copy on a USB flash drive. β’ Sign the original and all copies where required. Seal the original and each copy as separate packages, marking them with the employer's address, tender reference rfq74424, and your contact details. β’ Tender offers must be valid for 12 weeks (84 days) from the closing time. β’ Failure to provide required tax compliance details (SARS pin or csd number) may render your bid invalid.
This tender is for the appointment of a contractor to complete the remaining 1229 breaking new ground (bng) housing units for the transhex housing project, phase 1. IT is issued by the western cape department of transport and public works. The project involves the construction of subsidized housing units.
The tender is for the construction of 1229 breaking new ground (bng) housing units. The project is located in the western cape. The closing date for bid submission is 25 august 2026 at 11:00. Tender documents are available free of charge from the specified helpdesk email. The tender type is an open tender request for bid. The primary category is services: building.
Construction of boardwalk at stony point nature reserve.
This tender is for the upgrade of the MOU area at the worcester cdc. IT is issued by the western cape department of transport and public works. The tender is open to service providers in the building sector.
The tender reference is worcester: worcester cdc: upgrade of MOU area. The issuing department is western cape - transport and public works. The tender closing date is 25 august 2026 at 11:00. Tender documents must be obtained from the tender helpdesk. The tender category is services: building. The tender type is an open tender (request for bid).
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