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Submit bids by 03 June 2026 at 11:00 to the bid box at 67/69 Biccard Street, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Limpopo, 0699. Use official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) without re-typing. Late bids will be rejected. Bids must comply with PPPFA, GCC, and special conditions. Successful bidder must sign SBD7 contract form. Failure to submit required documents (e.g., CSD registration, tax compliance PIN, or joint venture agreements) may disqualify the bid. Non-firm prices subject to escalation per provided formula. Offer valid for 240 days from closing date.
Submit sealed tender documents in an envelope marked with: Tender Number (06/2026), Closing Date (09 June 2026), Time (11h00 AM), and Company Name. Deposit in the locked tender box at Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001. All annexures must be completed in full using the given numbering format. Attachments must be clearly marked. Non-compliance risks disqualification. Tender forms must be handwritten in BLACK ink (no mechanical devices). Pages must be checked for completeness. Only firm prices in ZAR accepted. No electronic submissions (email, fax, etc.). All documents become Legal Aid SA property. Validity period: 150 days from closing date.
β’ Obtain tender documents (pay nonβrefundable fee R2β―000) via the municipality website, eβtenders or SCM office. β’ Submit completed bid in a sealed envelope to the bid box at Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Civic Centre, Agatha Street. β’ Deadline for submission: 08β―Juneβ―2026 (must be received before the closing time). β’ Required returnables include: β Proof of purchase receipt for tender document (attach EFT receipt). β Company workβexperience evidence (e.g., Old Fire Hall Council Chamber projects). β Appointment letters for key personnel. β Proof of plant and equipment. β Detailed approach and methodology with CVs of key staff. β Audited financial statements for the last 3β―years signed by a professional accountant/auditor. β All mandatory administrative documents (see compliance section). β’ Failure to provide any mandatory or administrative requirement will lead to disqualification. β’ A compulsory briefing session is scheduled (see Important Dates). Attendance is required.
Submit completed bid documents in sealed envelopes to the bid box at Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Tzaneen Civic Centre, Agatha Street. Proof of purchase for tender documents (including downloaded copies) must be attached (receipt required). Payment for documents: non-refundable fee of R2000.00 via EFT or manual payment at Revenue Offices, Civic Centre, Agatha Street, or to: Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Absa Bank, Account No: 4051444332 (reference: bid number and company name). Previously purchased documents can be collected for free at the Supply Chain Management unit offices. Failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification.
β’ Returnable Documents: (list to be provided in the tender pack). Ensure all required forms are completed and signed before submission. β’ Submit the bid to the address or electronic portal specified in the tender documents before the closing date. β’ Late submissions will be rejected. β’ Incomplete or incorrectly filled returnable documents may lead to disqualification.
β’ The document only mentions that there are βReturnable Documentsβ. No further detail on how, where or when to submit, required forms, or disqualification risks is provided. β’ Treat this as a reminder to prepare all standard returnable items (e.g., technical proposal, financial proposal, compliance certificates) and await further clarification from the procuring entity.
Submit bids by hand only to the tender box at 135 Main Street, Flagstaff, 4810 by 12:00 on 26 May 2026. No late, couriered, faxed, or emailed submissions accepted. Use the official tender document (do not retype or alter). Seal the envelope and clearly mark it with the tender number (IHLM/182/2025-26/COMM) and description. Initial every page. Attach all mandatory documents: Valid CSD registration, completed and signed MBD1-9 declarations, proof of local content (100% where applicable), valid SARS TCS PIN printout, and a signed letter confirming no overdue municipal accounts (with proof). Failure to submit any mandatory document will disqualify the bid. Tender validity period: 90 days after closing date.
β’ Returnable Documents: (list not provided in extracted text). Ensure all required returnable forms are completed and attached as per tender instructions. β’ Submit the bid before the closing date indicated on the tender notice. β’ Follow any specified submission method (e.g., electronic portal, email, or hard copy) if later clarified. β’ Verify that all documents are signed, dated, and legible to avoid disqualification.
The following documents must be submitted: - Returnable Documents
Returnable documents: Submit all required forms as specified in the bid invitation. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.
Submit bids by hand only to: 135 Main Street, Flagstaff, 4810 (Procurement Section) by 12:00 on 26 May 2026. Late, couriered, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Use a sealed envelope marked with: IHLM/184/2025-26/BTO. Do not alter, omit pages, or re-type the tender document. Initial every page. Required returnable documents: Full CSD proof of registration, signed Declarations (MBD1-9), valid SARS TCS Pin printout, signed letter confirming no overdue municipal accounts (or proof of exemption/lease agreement), rates clearance certificate (if awarded), comprehensive JV agreement (if applicable), and fully completed tender forms (e.g., Form of Offer, Declaration of Interest). Failure to submit any of these will result in disqualification. Bids remain valid for 90 days after closing date.
Bids must be delivered by 08 June 2026 at 12:00 precisely to The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, The Dredger Harbour, McKenzie Street, St Lucia Estuary, Dukuduku, 3936. Bids can also be emailed to [email protected]. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders are requested to initial each page of the tender document on the bottom right-hand corner.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the tender box at uMngeni-uThukela Water, Head Office, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 by 11 June 2026 at 12H00. Faxed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Late submissions will be rejected. Ensure all corrections are initialed in black ink. Submit one original plus one electronic copy on a USB stick. Bids must be in English, clearly structured, numbered, and include a detailed table of contents. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified. Attendance at the compulsory briefing session (25 May 2026, 10am, Pineside Canteen, 13 Pineside Road, New Germany, 3610) is mandatory; a certificate of attendance must be included. Costs of bid preparation and submission are the bidder's responsibility. Any attempt to influence the process through gifts or corruption will result in immediate disqualification.
Submit one (01) original bid document, neatly bound or in an arch lever file, in English only. Deposit the bid in the tender box at uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 by 11 June 2026 at 12h00. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Ensure all corrections are initialed in black ink. Incomplete submissions may be rejected. Bidders bear all costs of bid preparation and submission. Attendance of the compulsory briefing session on 25 May 2026 at 11h00 (UUW Pineside Canteen, 13 Pineside Road, New Germany) is mandatory. Required returnable documents include: SBD 1 (Notice and Invitation to Tender), SBD 4 (Bidderβs Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and a completed checklist of returnable schedules. Failure to submit these may result in disqualification.
β’ Submit bids in sealed envelopes with bid number and closing date clearly marked β’ Bids must be delivered to: Central Supply Chain Management Directorate (Old Boys School Building), 310 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 β’ Bids must be submitted by 04 June 2026 at 11:00 AM - late bids will not be considered β’ All bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not to be retyped) β’ Photocopies of original documentation may be used, but original signatures must appear on photocopies β’ Each bidder must initial every page of the bid document β’ Use of correcting fluid is prohibited β’ Alterations must be initialed β’ Bids will be opened in public as soon as practicable after closing time
Submit via Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Upload all bid documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum upload size: 30MB per file; multiple uploads allowed. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required returnables: Certificate of Attendance (T2.2.1) signed at compulsory briefing, all T2.2 schedules (e.g., CIDB registration, authority to handle asbestos, previous experience, method statement), Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs with 51%+ black ownership), CIDB certificate (3GB or higher), CSD registration proof, Workmenβs Compensation Letter of Good Standing, and signed joint venture agreement (if applicable). Submissions must be in English. No telephonic, fax, or email submissions accepted. Disqualification risks: failure to attend compulsory briefing, missing returnables, or fraudulent documents.
β’ Submit all bid documents in the tender box at the address: iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, The Dredger Harbour, McKenzie Street, St Lucia Estuary, Dukuduku, 3936 (β25β―km from Mtubatuba).β―β’ Bids must be received no later than 08β―Juneβ―2026β―12:00β―SAST; late bids will be returned unopened.β―β’ Required documents (as per Sectionsβ―19β21): β Covering letter signed by the Lead Advisor (incl. lead advisor details, acceptance of rules, consortium agreement).β― β Technical proposal (project team structure, CVs, qualifications, certifications, project methodology, work plan).β― β Price proposal following SBDβ―3.3 pricing schedule (hourly rates, VAT, ceiling for outβofβpocket expenses).β― β Company resolution/authority to sign, full company profile, proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with vendor number, valid SARS tax PIN, BβBBEE certificate, professional registration certificates, PPP certification (if applicable).β― β Proof of previous PPP projects and approvals, relevant licences.β― β All pages of the tender documents must be initialed in the bottomβright corner.β―β’ Bidders may attend a nonβcompulsory public opening on 08β―Juneβ―2026 at 12:00.β―β’ No telephonic queries; all enquiries must be emailed to [email protected].β―β’ Disqualification risks: incomplete/unsigned CVs, missing certifications, failure to register on CSD, late submission, or submission of duplicate CVs across bids.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the bid box at Central Supply Chain Management Directorate (Old Boys School Building), 310 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 by 04 June 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official bid forms (SBD series) without re-typing. Photocopies are allowed but must bear original signatures. Each bid must be in a separate envelope with bidderβs name, address, bid number, and closing date clearly marked. Bids sent via post, fax, or electronic means will not be considered. All pages must be initialed. Correcting fluid is prohibited. Bids will be opened in public after closing time. Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery.
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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.
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