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Before applying, ensure your business is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and that your tax affairs are in order. For construction tenders, verify yourCIDB gradingmeets the specific requirements of the tender.
Submit a single, sealed package marked with: The Mvula Trust, EOI Ref. No. IFA/CONTRACTOR/TMT/EC/2026/1, and your company name. Hand-deliver to the Tender Box at East London Office, 67 & 69 Devereux Avenue, East London, 5201, between 08:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. Late, telephonic, faxed, or emailed submissions will NOT be accepted. Ensure all returnable documents are completed in full, legibly, in non-erasable ink, and signed where required. Joint ventures must indicate the lead partner. Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions will be deemed non-responsive.
Submit by hand only to: 135 Main Street, Flagstaff, 4810 (Municipal Reception) by 12:00 on 27 May 2026. Late, couriered, faxed, or emailed submissions will be rejected. Seal the envelope and mark it with: Bid No. IHLM/187/2025-26/COMM and description. Use only the original bid forms provided; do not retype or alter. Initial every page. Attach all mandatory documents as per the advert. Failure to submit required documents (e.g., CSD registration, declarations MBD1-9, SARS TCS PIN printout, proof of no overdue municipal accounts) will lead to disqualification.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the tender reference (SCMU5-26/27-0016 AMR INF) and project title. Deposit in the tender box at: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Block B Building, Reception Area, Cnr. Scholl Rd & Amalinda Main Road, Amalinda, East London by 11:00 on 18 June 2026. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids will be rejected. Bids must use the official tender documentation. Required returnable documents: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidderβs Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), CSD registration proof, and proof of SACAP registration for at least one director. Bidders must ensure all forms are fully completed and signed. Do not hand bids to officialsβuse the tender box only. Courier deliveries must arrive at the correct location and time. Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery.
Submit bids electronically to [email protected] by 26 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Late submissions or those sent to other email addresses will be rejected. Use official forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and the provided pricing schedule. No alternative offers are accepted. Successful bidders must sign SBD7. Bids must include: completed SBD1, SBD4, pricing schedule, and proof of CSD registration. Failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification, with a 7-day grace period for corrections. Ensure bids are delivered on time to the correct address.
Submit bid documents in a sealed envelope endorsed with bid reference (WTE1000CE) and bidder name. Deposit in the bid box at the entrance of Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam Office Building, Mthatha, 5100, or courier to the same address. Deadline: 11:00 on 02 June 2026. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, Appendix A) without retyping. All spaces must be completed. Bids may not be submitted via telegram, telex, facsimile, or email. Joint ventures must submit notarially certified joint venture agreements and authorisation certificates. Proof of authority (e.g., board resolution) must accompany bids from companies. Bidders must initial all pages and sign the declaration. Failure to comply with submission requirements may invalidate the bid.
Submit 1 original hard copy in a sealed envelope AND 1 electronic copy via MBDA Vendor Portal (https://remote.mbda.co.za/) or USB by 17 June 2026 at 12h00. Envelope and files must be clearly marked: "BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (MBDA RMS 14/25-26)". Deposit hard copy in the MBDA tender box on the 1st Floor, Tramways Building, Corner Lower Valley Road & South Union Street, Central, GQEBERHA. Only bids on official MBDA documentation will be accepted. Late, incomplete, emailed, or faxed bids will be rejected. All pages must be initialed. Failure to submit both hard and electronic copies will disqualify the bid. Office hours: 08h00β16h30, MondayβFriday.
Submit bids in the original tender document issued by the Department. Do not retype or redraft. Late submissions, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Required returnables: 1) Certified copy of Identity Document/s. Proof of payment is required if collecting bid documents in person at O.R. Tambo House, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Documents can also be downloaded for free from the e-Tender Portal or www.Kznworks.gov.za.
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β’ Bids must be delivered to the bid box at 13th Floor, Lift Area, North Tower, Natalia Building, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg by 11:00β―am on 25β―Mayβ―2026. Late submissions will be rejected. β’ Use the official bid forms supplied β do not reβtype the forms. β’ All required returnable documents (tax compliance PIN or CSD number, BβBBEE verification, proof of accreditation, company profile, references, facilitator CV, course manual, signed contract form SBD7, authority resolution) must be attached. β’ The pricing schedule must be completed in full, signed by the bidder and a witness; only firm prices (inclusive of VAT) are accepted. β’ Failure to provide any of the above may result in the bid being declared invalid.
β’ Submit the bid to the bid box at 13th Floor, Lift Area, North Tower, Natalia Building, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. β’ Bids must be received by 11:00β―am on 25β―Mayβ―2026; late submissions are rejected. β’ Use the official bid forms supplied β do not reβtype the content. β’ Complete the Pricing Schedule (firm prices only, inclusive of VAT) and sign it; a witness must also sign. β’ Attach a signed contract form (SBD7) if awarded. β’ Provide proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution). β’ Include tax compliance documentation: SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate; if no PIN, provide CSD number. β’ All required returnable documents (BβBBEE verification, SETA accreditation, experience evidence, facilitator CV, course manual, reference letters) must be enclosed; missing items may lead to disqualification. β’ Submit all documents in the prescribed manner; nonβfirm prices or missing signatures will result in the bid being disregarded.
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β’ Obtain the tender documents from the SCM Unit, 5th Floor, A.S. Chetty Centre, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg (available from 12:00 on 18β―Mayβ―2026).β―A nonβrefundable fee of Rβ―265.56 (VAT inclusive) must be paid by cash or EFT. β’ Complete all required forms (Tender Form, Annexures AβG, Data Sheets 1β8) in typed or handwritten form, signed in ink by an authorised representative. No correction fluid is allowed; any corrections must be countersigned. β’ Attach a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS, and include your CSD Supplier Number/Unique Registration Reference if you are already registered on the Central Supplier Database. β’ Provide proof of CIDB grading (if applicable), ECB registration for electrical works, and IOPSA registration for plumbing works where relevant. β’ All documents must be sealed in an envelope marked βQUOTATION No. Q12//26β and placed in the Tender Box at Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road (off Kershaw Street), Pietermaritzburg, no later than 12:00β―hrs on Wednesdayβ―27β―Mayβ―2026. Late submissions will be rejected. β’ Failure to attend the compulsory Site Inspection/Tender Briefing (date stated in the tender) or to submit a signed attendance certificate will result in disqualification. β’ Ensure prices are VATβinclusive regardless of your VAT status.
Submit sealed bids marked 'Bid No.: GKM 48-25/26 RIDE ON ROAD MARKING MACHINE WITH BOOSTER' to the tender box at Reception Area, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad by 02 June 2026 at 12H00. Late, emailed, faxed, or telegraphic bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms (not retyped). Use black ink; no correcting fluid. All pages must be checked for completeness. Each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope with bid number and closing date. Courier deliveries must be inserted directly into the tender box by the courier. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their bids are placed in the marked tender box. Bids will be opened in public after closing time. Prices must be firm, inclusive of all taxes, and valid for 120 days from closing date. Prices must be carried over to MBD 1; omission will lead to disqualification. Mandatory returnable documents: CSD report (not older than 3 months) or valid CSD number on MBD 1; proof of good standing for municipal rates/taxes (company and each director); signed JV Agreement (if applicable) with lead partner and shareholding; separate MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9 forms for each JV partner or combined forms with all directors listed. All partners must be CSD registered and tax compliant.
β’ Submit the bid by 11:00β―am on 25β―Mayβ―2026 to the bid box at 13th Floor, Lift Area, North Tower, Natalia Building, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Late submissions will be rejected. β’ Use the official bid forms supplied β do not reβtype the forms. β’ Complete the Pricing Schedule (firm prices only, inclusive of VAT) and have both the bidder and a witness sign the form. β’ Attach a signed contract form (SBD7) if awarded. β’ Provide all required returnable documents (see compliance section) with the bid. β’ Failure to meet any of these submission requirements may result in disqualification.
Submit proposals via email to [email protected] by 2026-06-03 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms provided (SBD1, SBD4) without re-typing. Hand-delivered proposals must be sealed and labeled with: bidder name, proposal description, RFQ number (RFQ 26-27-22/DP), closing date/time, and recipient details. One original proposal in an arch lever file is required. Loose-leaf documents are acceptable. Pricing must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT (15%). All documents must be in English. Amendments to proposals must be initialed. Failure to comply with submission instructions may result in disqualification. Clarification questions must be submitted in writing to Desigan Pillay ([email protected]) by 2026-05-26. Responses will be posted on the National Treasury eTender website. Bid validity period is 120 days from closing date.
Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Quotations must be on official letterhead and duly signed. Include: (1) Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms; (2) Completed specification list with all boxes ticked (Yes/No) for compliance; (3) Validity period of the quotation; (4) Delivery date; (5) Warranty/guarantee details for goods. Failure to comply with SBD forms or submission requirements may result in disqualification. No site briefing is required.
Submit bids via e-Tender portal only. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD1, SBD3, SBD4, SBD6.1) without retyping or altering. All forms must be signed and completed. Bids must be sealed in an envelope with bid number, closing date, and bidder details. No fax, email, or post/courier submissions accepted after closing time. Alterations must be initialed; correcting fluid is prohibited. Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted. Failure to comply with submission rules may disqualify the bid.
Submit bids via the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal at https://suppliers.sita.co.za/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp. Bidders must confirm submission by ticking the box in the portal. All bid responses must include a completed bid pricing schedule in the provided Excel format. Queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
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Government tenders represent a significant opportunity for South African businesses to secure stable, long-term contracts and contribute to national development. The South African government, through its various departments, municipalities, and state-owned entities (SOEs), procures billions of Rands worth of goods and services annually. From infrastructure projectsand IT solutionsto consulting servicesand general supplies, there are opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Tenders SA aggregates these opportunities into a single, easy-to-use platform, helping you discover relevant contracts without navigating hundreds of different government websites.
Success in tendering starts with identifying the right opportunities. Instead of applying for every available contract, focus on tenders that align with your core competencies, experience, and capacity. Use our category filtersto browse by industry sector, or search by location using ourprovince listingsto find opportunities in your regionβwhether that's the economic hub ofGauteng, the coastal economy of the Western Cape, or emerging markets in Limpopo. Pay close attention to the tender description, closing date, and briefing session details to ensure you have enough time to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.
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