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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 hard copy of the tender offer to: The Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. - Submit an electronic copy via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). - Both submissions must be completed by 12/06/2026 at 11h00. - Tender offers submitted via any other means will be deemed invalid. - The hard copy submission is the ruling version. - Return all returnable documents (e.g., MBD 5, MBD 6.1, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Joint Venture Agreements, Declaration of Municipal Fees) as specified in the Tender Data. - Ensure all documents are signed, sealed, and marked as required (e.g., 'ORIGINAL', 'COPY'). - No clarification meeting will be held. Queries must be emailed to [email protected] by 28 May 2026, with consolidated answers uploaded by 04 June 2026.
Submit a sealed hard copy tender, addressed to the City Manager and marked with Tender Number 36104-5E, to the Tender Box in the ground floor foyer of Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road (Old Fort Rd), Durban. Also submit an identical electronic copy via the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal. Hard copy submission is mandatory and takes precedence. Facsimile, email, or posted tenders will not be accepted. Late submissions are disqualified. Ensure all access rights and submission queries are resolved before the closing date. Use official tender documentation downloaded from eTenders or eThekwini Municipalityβs website, printed and bound by the tenderer. No clarification meeting will be held. Queries must be submitted by email to [email protected] or [email protected] by 2026-05-28. Consolidated Q&A will be posted on eTenders/Municipal website/Supplier Portal by 2026-06-04.
β’ Submit all required returnable documents as listed in the tender package. β’ Ensure each document is fully completed, signed and dated where applicable. β’ Missing or incomplete returnables may lead to disqualification. β’ Follow the submission address and method specified in the tender notice (e.g., electronic portal or physical dropβoff).
Submit bids electronically via the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Follow these steps: (1) Register or sign in on the portal. (2) Log intent to bid by toggling the 'Log an Intent' button. (3) Upload all bid documents against the tender, with a maximum of 30MB per upload (multiple uploads allowed). (4) Ensure all returnable documents (Section 5) are completed, signed, stamped, and dated. (5) Submit at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. Each bidder must use its own registered company profile; no submissions on behalf of other entities are allowed. Joint Ventures may submit under one partyβs profile but must include a signed JV agreement or written confirmation of intent. Disqualification risks: (a) Failure to submit mandatory returnable documents by the deadline. (b) Submission via another bidderβs profile. (c) Non-compliance with signing/stamping requirements. (d) Collusion or canvassing Transnet officials during the bid process.
β’ Returnable Documents: (the document only lists this heading without specifying which forms or certificates are required). β’ No further details on submission method, deadline, or disqualification risks are provided in the available text.
Bids must be submitted in hardcopy to the tender box located at the Reception area of the Security building at the main gate of DENEL AEROSPACE (OVERBERG TEST RANGE CAMPUS), Arniston Road, Arniston, Bredasdorp. The tender box is accessible 24 hours a day. Ensure the envelope is clearly marked with the tender reference number OTT/461/202702 and the Bidder's name. Submissions require one (1) original and three (3) hard copies, plus one (1) electronic copy on a USB for Qualifying and Functionality Evaluations, and one (1) original and three (3) hard copies, plus one (1) electronic copy on a USB for Price and Preferential points. Bidders are requested to initial each page of the Bid document. Late bids will not be accepted. No submissions via postal service, email, or facsimile will be considered.
Submit via PetroSA e-Procurement System by the closing date and time. Required: Complete technical proposal, completed pricing template (Excel), and all supporting documentation. Formats: PDF (signed) + editable (Excel for pricing). Disqualification risks: Late submissions, incomplete submissions, failure to use the prescribed pricing template, or non-compliance with mandatory technical requirements.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope, externally endorsed with tender number, description, and closing date. Deposit in the Tender Box at Municipal Offices, 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp, or post to PO Box 51, Bredasdorp, 7280. Late bids will not be accepted. Use only official forms provided (do not retype). All required documents must be completed, signed, and attached as per the checklist. Initial every page of the bid document. Compulsory returnable documents include: CAMBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), CAMBD 2 (Tax Compliance Status PIN), Schedule 1A (Authority of Signatory), Schedule 1B (Enterprise Questionnaire), Schedule 1C (Documents of Incorporation), Schedule 1D (Payment of Municipal Accounts), Schedule 1E (B-BBEE Certificate), Schedule 1F (Work Experience), Schedule 1H (Staff Register), Schedule 1I (PSIRA Registration), Letter of Good Standing, CAMBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), CAMBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), CAMBD 7.2 (Contract Rendering of Services), CAMBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), CAMBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination). Attendance at the compulsory Virtual Briefing Session on 19 May 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams is mandatory; failure to attend will disqualify the bidder. Email [email protected] by 18 May 2026 at 12:00 to register for the session.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope externally endorsed with: Tender Number (SCM1/2026/27), Description, and Closing Date. Deposit in the Tender Box at Municipal Offices, 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp, or post to PO Box 51, Bredasdorp, 7280. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not re-typed). All pages must be initialed. Compulsory returnable documents include: CAMBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), CAMBD 2 (Tax Compliance Status PIN), CAMBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), CAMBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), CAMBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), CAMBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), Schedule 1A (Authority of Signatory), Schedule 1B (Enterprise Questionnaire), Schedule 1C (Documents of Incorporation), Schedule 1D (Payment of Municipal Accounts), Schedule 1E (B-BBEE Certificate), Pricing Schedules, Functionality Criteria, Annexure A (Bidder References), Annexure B1/B2 (Work Experience Schedules), and Draft Service Level Agreement. Failure to submit any compulsory document will disqualify the bid. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after closing date.
Bidders must submit all required documents as listed in the checklist. Specific forms mentioned include SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1(A), SBD 8, and SBD 9. The Price Declaration Form and Commissioner of Oaths declaration are also required. Ensure all documents are completed accurately and submitted by the closing date and time.
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β’ The tender mentions required returnable documents (specific forms not listed). β’ Ensure all mandatory returnables are completed and attached to the bid submission. β’ Submit the bid according to the instructions in the official tender notice (e.g., electronic portal or physical address). β’ Late submissions or incomplete returnables may lead to disqualification.
Returnable Documents: Not specified in the provided document. Suppliers should verify the official tender listing for submission requirements, formats, and deadlines.
Submit electronically via Eskom e-Tendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za) by the closing date and time. No hard copies or zipped files accepted. All documents must be in PDF format (max 500MB per file, total submission max 4GB). Price list must be a signed PDF. Latest submission version overrides previous ones. Mandatory returnables at closing: Annexure A (Authorisation Form), B (Acknowledgement Form), C (Tendererβs Particulars), D (Integrity Declaration Form), E (CPA for Local Goods/Services), H (SBD 1), I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form), J (SBD 4 β Bidders Disclosure), Tax Evaluation Questionnaire, E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form. Non-submission or incomplete mandatory returnables by closing date results in disqualification. Ensure submission status is marked as 'complete'.
Submit the following returnable documents: Signed tender form with witness details (Tenderer Witness 1, Witness 2, Employer Witness 1, Witness 2). Print returnable documents on yellow paper as specified.
β’ Identify the list of returnable documents required (the tender mentions βReturnable Documentsβ but does not specify which). β’ Prepare all standard returnables typically required for public works tenders (e.g., Company Profile, Tax Clearance Certificate, BβBBEE certificate, Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, Signed Declaration Forms). β’ Ensure each document is signed, dated and submitted in the format requested (hardβcopy or electronic) as per the tender instructions. β’ Submit the complete bid package to the address or portal specified in the tender notice before the closing date. β’ Missing or incomplete returnable documents will result in automatic disqualification.
Returnable Documents:
Submit 1 signed original bid document and 1 signed electronic copy on USB/CD (PDF protected with a code). Deliver to NLSA Pretoria Campus, 228 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria CBD by 01 June 2026 at 11h00. Sign the register at reception upon submission. NLSA working hours: 08h00β17h00 weekdays. Bid documents available on NLSA website (www.nlsa.ac.za/tenders-and-procurement). Bidders may be given 2 working days to correct omissions in SBD forms. Evaluation occurs in two stages: technical first, then price.
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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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