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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.
β’ No physical tender submission required β this is an invitation to attend a virtual workshop. β’ Register for the workshop using the provided online link ("JOIN MEETING CLICK HERE TO REGISTER HERE"). β’ Registration must be completed before the workshop start time (11h00 on the scheduled date). β’ Required returnable documents are mentioned only as a discussion topic; no specific forms need to be submitted with the registration. β’ Failure to register or attend may result in missing the opportunity to engage with the Competition Commissionβs procurement governance initiatives.
Submit bids before or on 05 June 2026 at 12:00 PM to Rand Water Head Office, 522 Impala Road, Glenvista, 2058 (Bid Submissions Box at the Main Gate). Bids must be sealed and endorsed with the bid number (RW10414754/26R) and description. Only hard copies accepted; no telephonic, fax, or emailed submissions. Submit one (1) original bid document and returnables. USB flash drive with PDF format may be provided in addition. Bid validity period: 180 days after closing date. Clarifications must be sought no later than 15 calendar days before closing date. Rand Water will respond by 10 calendar days before closing date. Addenda (if any) will be published on the e-Tender Portal. Required returnable documents include: SBD 6.1, compulsory enterprise questionnaire, proposed subcontractors, alternative bid (if applicable), qualifications to bid, declarations of insurance, record of previous experience, HR/equipment capacity schedules, and safety/environmental compliance. Bids must be submitted on the official bid documentation downloaded from the National Treasury e-Tender Portal (http://www.etenders.treasury.gov.za).
For appointment of an experienced service provider to render travel management services to the quality council for trades and occupations (qcto) for a period of thirty - six (36) months.
Submit all returnable documents as a minimum requirement. Required documents: SBD1 Form, Notice to Respondents, RFI Scope of Requirements, Transnetβs RFI Information, Expression of Interest (Technical Submission), Certificate of Acquaintance with RFI/Terms & Conditions/Applicable Documents, SBD 4 - Bidderβs Disclosure, Protection of Personal Information, Annexure A (Background Information), Annexure B (Network & Lines Technical Data Sheets), Annexure C (Response Form), Annexure D (Non-Disclosure Agreement), Annexure E (Transnetβs General Bid Conditions), Annexure F (Transnetβs Supplier Integrity Pact). All sections must be signed and dated. Ensure all documents remain valid for the RFI duration. Upload submissions to Transnetβs e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) before the closing date. Submit at least one day early to avoid technical issues (e.g., internet speed, bandwidth, upload size). Maximum upload size: 30MB per file; multiple uploads permitted. Late submissions will not be accepted. Non-compliance with returnable documents or submission rules may result in disqualification.
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Submit all documents electronically via Eskom E-tendering portal: https://etendering.eskom.co.za. No direct email submissions accepted. Deadline: 04 June 2026 at 10:00 AM (SAST). Late submissions disqualified. Mandatory returnables: Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Integrity Pact Declaration (Annexure D), SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidders Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content), CPA forms (if applicable), Tax Clearance Certificate (if required), CIDB proof of grading (2GB or higher), NHBRC certificate, asbestos waste handling accreditation, and completed pricing schedule. Technical deviation forms must be fully completed if applicable. Failure to submit mandatory returnables or incomplete submissions will result in disqualification. Clarification requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by 29 May 2026.
Submit a single sealed envelope marked with the tender reference (SCMU8-26/27-0037) and title to: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 64 GOVAN MBEKI AVENUE, GROUND FLOOR, MUTUAL BUILDING, PORT ELIZABETH 6001 by 11:00 on 08 June 2026. Late submissions are disqualified. Use official forms only (no re-typing). Electronic/telephonic submissions are not accepted. Required returnables: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim), C1.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance), CIDB certificate, CSD registration proof, CK documents, JV Agreement (if applicable), subcontractor CIDB/CSD proof, and work program. All certificates must be valid for 90 days post-closing. Failure to submit any required document or comply with formatting rules (e.g., unsigned, incomplete) will disqualify the bid.
Submit bids exclusively via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions will not be accepted. Required documents: fully completed and signed SBD forms (SBD1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), quotation on company letterhead aligned to ATNS pricing schedule (Annexure A), and all mandatory proof (e.g., warranty, specifications). Late submissions are disqualified. Bids must remain valid for 60 days from closing date. Additional information may be requested during evaluation; failure to respond within 7 working days may disqualify the bid.
Submit a single sealed envelope marked with the tender reference (SCMU8-26/27-0036) and title to: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MUTUAL BUILDING, 64 GOVAN MBEKI AVENUE, PORT ELIZABETH, 6001 by 11:00 on 08 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms only (no re-typing). Telephonic, email, or fax submissions are invalid. Required returnable documents: Form of Offer and Acceptance (fully completed and signed), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), CIDB contractor grading certificate, Proof of CSD registration (active & recently updated), JV Agreement (if applicable), and subcontractor CIDB/CSD proof. Failure to submit all documents or calculation errors in the Bill of Quantities will disqualify the bid. Certificates must remain valid for 90 days post-closing.
Submission method: Online only via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions will not be accepted. Required documents: Fully completed and signed SBD Forms (SBD1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), Quotation on Company Letterhead (aligned to ATNS Pricing Schedule in Annexure A), manufacturerβs warranty certificate (2 years), product brochure or specification sheet for each item, CSD Full Report, Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS PIN or printed certificate), Declaration of Interest, and Invitation to Bid document. Non-compliance with submission conditions or missing documents will result in rejection. Bids must be submitted by the closing date and time (29 May 2026, 11h00 CAT). Late bids will not be accepted.
- All bid submissions must be made via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. - Submissions sent via email will not be accepted or processed. - Bidders must complete all necessary bid documents and undertakings. - Proposals should be concise, written in plain English, and simply presented. - If applicable, proposals must be structured in the parts prescribed in the document. Information not submitted in the relevant part may not be considered. - Bids submitted without a completed and signed Invitation to Bid (SBD1) will be deemed non-responsive. - Bids submitted without a complete and signed Declaration of Interest (SBD4) will be deemed non-responsive. - Bids submitted without a price or with an incomplete price will be deemed non-responsive. - A pricing schedule with any specified element omitted may be considered non-responsive. - Failure to comply with any of the bid submission conditions, instructions, or evaluation processes/criteria will result in the bid being rejected.
Submission method: Online via e-Submission (e-Tender) system only. Email submissions will not be accepted. Required documents: Fully completed and signed SBD Forms (SBD1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), quotation on company letterhead aligned to ATNS pricing schedule (Annexure A), manufacturerβs warranty certificate (2 years), product brochure/specification sheet for each item. Non-compliance risks: Bids missing any required document or submitted late/incorrectly will be rejected. Supplementary information for administrative compliance may be requested within 7 days.
Submit bids exclusively via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions will not be accepted. Required forms: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, ATNS Pricing Schedule (Annexure A), Declaration of Interest, and Invitation to Bid. All must be fully completed, signed, and returned. Bids must remain valid for 60 days from submission. Late bids will be rejected. Non-compliance with submission conditions or incomplete pricing schedules will result in disqualification.
Submit a sealed, clearly marked envelope containing the completed tender document and all supporting documentation to: Supply Chain Management, Wing 1, Ground Floor, Themba Kojana Office Park, 79 Somerset Street, Maletswai, 9750. Deadline: 11:00 on 08 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use only official forms (do not re-type). Electronic, faxed, or telegraphic bids are invalid. Ensure all forms (e.g., SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 7.1) are fully completed, signed, and corrected as per instructions (no erasures; strike through errors, initial corrections). Failure to submit all required documents or comply with formatting rules may disqualify the bid. Tenders will be opened in public immediately after closing, with tenderer names, financial offers, preference points, and completion periods read aloud.
Submit via Transnet eSupplier Portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Use Google Chrome. Register/log in, toggle 'Log an Intent' to bid, and upload documents. Max 30MB per upload, multiple uploads allowed. Electronic pricing only (no paper). Submit at least 1 day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions disqualified. Each bidder must use its own registered profile (no submissions via another companyβs profile, even for subsidiaries). Joint Ventures may submit via any memberβs profile. Required returnables: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Certificate of Attendance (T2.2-01) signed at compulsory briefing, fully completed Electronic Pricing Schedule. Disqualification risks: late submission, missing returnables, unsigned documents, non-attendance at compulsory briefing, submission via another companyβs profile.
Submit bids exclusively via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Email submissions will not be accepted. Required returnable documents: (1) Fully completed and signed SBD Forms (SBD1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), (2) Quotation on Company Letterhead aligned to ATNS Pricing Schedule (Annexure A), (3) Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCS PIN or printed certificate), (4) Proof of CSD registration (or application proof), (5) Declaration of Interest, (6) B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs), (7) CIPC documents, (8) Shareholder certificates and ID copies (for specific goals verification). Non-compliance with submission format or missing documents may result in disqualification.
β’ Upload the complete bid to the Transnet eβTenders portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) using Google Chrome. β’ Closing date/time: 15β―Juneβ―2026β―@β―16:00. No late uploads will be accepted. β’ Upload must be completed at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical failures. β’ Each file may be up to 30β―MB; use only alphanumeric characters in file names. β’ All returnable documents listed in the SBD (Sectionβ―5) must be signed, stamped and dated and uploaded: β Mandatory returnables (e.g., Rental Offer Price, Specific Goals Claim Form, BβBBEE certificate/affidavit). β Essential returnables (SBDβ―1 form, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration, Job Creation & Skills Development, Personal Information protection, Attendance certificate). β Returnables used for scoring (proof of BβBBEE points, bank rating, reference letters, business plan, maintenance plan, cashβflow). β’ Failure to provide mandatory returnables results in disqualification; missing essential returnables may lead to a deadline extension request, after which nonβsubmission leads to disqualification. β’ All returnables used for scoring must be submitted; if omitted the criterion scores zero. β’ Bidders must sign all pages and provide proof of authority (e.g., board resolution). β’ Bid validity: 120 business days from the closing date. β’ Late or incorrectly formatted submissions may be declared nonβresponsive.
Submit bids electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) by the closing date and time. Use Google Chrome for access. Bidders must register on the portal, log intent to bid, and upload all required documents. File names must use only alphabetical/numerical characters. Maximum upload size: 30MB per file; multiple uploads allowed. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents (Mandatory, Scoring, Essential) must be signed, stamped, and dated. Mandatory Returnable Documents: Failure to submit all by closing date/time results in disqualification. Returnable Documents Used for Scoring: Failure to submit results in a zero score for the applicable criterion. Essential Returnable Documents: Failure to submit may result in disqualification after a set deadline. Required forms include SBD 1, Certificate of Acquaintance, RFP Declaration, Specific Goals Points Claim Form, Job Creation and Skills Development, and Protection of Personal Information. All pages of submitted documents must be signed by an authorised representative.
Completed Bids, in sealed envelopes, clearly marked TENDER 19/2026 UPGRADING OF THE ROBERTSON PRECINCT, should be placed in the tender box, at the Langeberg Municipal Office, 28 Main Road, Ashton, not later than 12:00 on 19 June 2026 when the Bids will be opened in public. Late, faxed or e-mailed tenders will not be considered. The official Bid document must be fully completed in black ink, all pages must be returned and the document should preferably be stapled or bound. Supporting documents must be submitted separately and must be stapled or bound.
Returnable Documents: (list of required documents as stated in the tender; ensure all listed forms are completed and signed before submission)
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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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