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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 bids strictly via email to: [email protected]. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use only the official forms provided (do not re-type). Non-compliance with submission format or deadline will result in disqualification. Required returnables: sbd 1 (signed), csd registration report, tax compliance pin or csd number, sworn affidavit or valid b-bbee certificate, sbd 4 (signed), sbd 4 annexure a, sbd 6.1 (Signed), and price quotation on company letterhead. Failure to submit any mandatory document will lead to immediate disqualification.
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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.
The tender application process in South Africa is governed by strict regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and competitiveness. Key requirements typically include:
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Supply, delivery, removal of existing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and the installation, testing, and commissioning of three (3) new UPS systems at the port of east london for a period of six (6) months.
Service and maintenance of boiler emissions gas analysers for both south and north stack at arnot power station for a period of 4 years
β’ Submit a sealed quotation clearly marked βprovision of borehole drilling and construction at mahlabathini, kwaβceza areaβ. β’ Deliver the quotation handβdelivered to the supply chain management section, msinsi holdings (soc) ltd, unit 1 & 2 block a, 18 old main road, hillcrest 3610, and place IT in the tender box before 12:00 hrs on 29 june 2026. β’ NO electronic or courier submissions are accepted; only a readβreceipt (NO qualifications) will be considered proof of electronic delivery, but IT is not a substitute for the handβdelivery requirement. β’ Quotations must be valid for 90 days from the closing date and must be fully inclusive of all costs (VAT, transport, labour, etc.). β’ Use company letterhead (or the provided pricing schedule) and include all mandatory returnable documents: sbd 1 tax compliance certificate, sbd 4 declaration of interest, CIDB grading proof (2ce or higher), csd registration proof, bβbbee certificate/affidavit, VAT number (if applicable). β’ Alterations to the quotation must be initialled; correcting fluid is prohibited. β’ Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. The bidder is responsible for ensuring the quotation reaches msinsi holdings before the deadline. β’ The successful supplier may be asked to present samples, give a presentation, or provide further clarification.
Submit bids on official forms only (not re-typed). All documents must be original and signed. Incomplete or unsigned bidding documents, certificates, questionnaires, or specification forms may invalidate the bid. Do not complete the date stamp on any page. Each bid must be deposited in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, bid number (WCGHSC0395/1/2026), and closing date. Envelopes must contain only documents for the specified bid. Bid documents must be deposited in the bid box marked supply chain management (dowchw), located at the main entrance of supply chain management offices, m9 building, karl bremer hospital, c/o mike pienaar blvd and frans conradie drive. The bid box is open monday to friday, 07:00 to 16:00. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. For bid box location assistance, contact mrs shameez halifax at (021) 834 90087 during office hours. Bids will not be read out after opening.
Returnable documents: not specified in the provided text.
- Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with: project number (SCM/TSW/01/2026-2027), project name, bidderβs name, and closing date/time (02 july 2026 at 12:00). - Deposit the envelope into the tender box at: 01 bosman street, civic centre, bultfontein, 9670. Late submissions will be returned unopened. - Use only the official bid forms provided by the municipality. Do not re-type, submit electronically, or by fax. - All returnable documents (part t2) must be fully completed, signed, and submitted as a whole. Incomplete submissions will be rejected. - Required attachments: csd registration (verified between advert and closing date), SARS pin/tcs certificate, municipal rates/taxes clearance (proof of NO arrears >90 days), sanedi/dmre esco registration, department of labour electrical contractor registration, and joint venture agreements (if applicable). - NO briefing session will be held. Clarifications may be requested up to one week before the closing date (by 25 june 2026) via SCM unit at (051) 853 1111 during office hours. - Bidders may not contact the municipality after submission until contract award. Any attempt to influence evaluation may result in disqualification. - Prices must remain valid for 90 days from closing date. Quotes must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT and all taxes. - The municipality is not liable for documents delivered by courier/post. NO receipts will be signed. - Disqualification risks: fronting, fake documents, conflict of interest (state employees or relatives), tax/municipal arrears, or failure to disclose required information.
Returnable documents: (NO specific submission details provided in the document. Refer to the tender document for full instructions.)
β’ Obtain official cts tender documents: purchase physically for r200 (non-refundable, cash) from the supply chain office, or request electronically free via email. β’ Submit completed tender documents in a sealed a4 envelope clearly marked with tender number, description, and bidderβs name. β’ Deposit sealed tender in tender box 1, level 01, foyer c reception area, dhl stadium, fritz sonnenberg road, green point, cape town. β’ Late or electronic submissions will not be accepted. β’ Cts reserves the right to reject any tender not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, and to accept tenders in whole or part.
Returnable documents: not specified in available text. Submission details must be obtained from the full tender document.
β’ Upload the complete bid package to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) β See section 2.3 Of the RFP for stepβbyβstep instructions. β’ All returnable documents listed in the proposal form (section 5) must be signed, stamped and dated before submission. - Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., Sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, specific goals claim form, job creation & skills development, personal information protection) β failure to submit results in automatic disqualification. - Essential returnable documents (e.g., Rental offer price schedule, bβbbee compliance evidence) β if missing, TRANSNET may grant a deadline extension; subsequent nonβsubmission may lead to disqualification. β’ Bids must be uploaded **at least one day before the closing time** to avoid technical failures; only alphanumeric characters are allowed in file names (max 30 mb per upload). β’ Closing date & time: 17 july 2026, 12:00 pm. Late or incorrectly uploaded bids will be rejected. β’ Validity period: 120 business days from the closing date; bidders must be prepared to extend the validity if requested. β’ Disqualification risks: late submission, unsigned/unstamped documents, missing mandatory returnables, nonβcompliance with tax, csd or bβbbee requirements, or breach of the integrity/antiβcollusion clauses.
The supply and delivery of tapchangers and parts to ESKOM rotek industries for a period of four (4) years on an as and when required basis.
β’ Submit your bid in a sealed envelope with the bid number and closing date clearly marked on the outside. β’ Deliver the bid to the supply chain management bid box at department of agriculture and rural development, 1 cedara road, cedara 3200. β’ The closing date is 20 july 2026 at 11h00. Late bids, or those submitted by telegraph, telephone, telex, fax, or email will not be accepted. β’ You must use the official bid forms provided; do not retype them. Photocopies are allowed but must bear an original signature. β’ Ensure your bid is complete and includes all required documents: sbd1, sbd4, sbd6.1, Pricing schedules, and declarations. β’ Each page of the bid document must be initialed by the bidder. β’ Do not include bidding documents with samples; this may invalidate your bid. β’ If your bid is received open or without a bid number on the envelope, IT may be sealed and the number added by the department. β’ Bids will be opened publicly shortly after the closing time.
β’ Bids must be deposited in the bid box at 310 jabu ndlovu street, old boys school building, pietermaritzburg, 3201 before the closing date and time β’ postal submissions: private bag x9051, pietermaritzburg, 3200 β’ documents available for download from 22 june 2026 on KZN department of health website or etenders portal at NO cost β’ fax, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, emailed and late bids will not be considered β’ bidders must attend the compulsory site inspection on 07 july 2026 at 10:00am at ethekwini infrastructure management hub, 60 dr rd naidu drive, sydenham, berea, 4091 β’ amendments to the bid will be advertised on KZN department of health website and etenders portal
β’ Submit one (1) original bid document plus one (1) memory stick (USB) containing a duplicate of the original submission. β’ Deliver to: the procurement manager, nersa, kulawula house, 526 madiba street, arcadia, pretoria. β’ The original bid must be fully completed and/or signed in ink. Do not retype or convert the document to word format; IT may be completed in ink. β’ Submit the memory stick sealed in a closed envelope. β’ The sealed outer envelope must be marked with: bid number NERSA/2627/ICT/MSH/BID009, closing date and time (13 july 2026 at 11:00), and the bidder's name and address. β’ Bids received in an unsealed envelope may be disqualified. β’ Sign the tender register at reception when dropping off the bid; arrive timeously. β’ Late bids will not be considered. The tender box is locked at exactly 11:00; official telkom time (dial 1026) is used. β’ Bids sent via post are deemed received only upon arrival at nersa premises after the closing time. β’ Documents submitted on time will not be returned. β’ Returnable documents include: cv as part of the bid proposal.
β’ Submit bid documents to the bid box at: department of forestry, fisheries and the environment, the environment house, 473 steve biko road, cnr soutpansberg and steve biko road, arcadia, pretoria /tshwane. β’ Deadline: 13 july 2026 at 11:00 AM. late bids will not be considered. β’ Required returnable documents: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (bidderβs disclosure), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form), consent and indemnity form, letter of authority. β’ Submit one master original document and an electronic copy on a USB. β’ include a table of contents indicating where each document is located. β’ Failure to provide required documents or comply with submission rules may render the bid invalid.
β’ Submit your quotation exclusively via the e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. β’ The quotation must be on your company letterhead and submitted as a pdf (ms word, excel, or pictures are not allowed). β’ The total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT, paye, income tax, uif, sdl). Failure to include taxes will lead to disqualification. β’ You must attach the following compulsory documents: 1. Original valid tax clearance certificate or valid SARS pin. 2. A certified original valid b-bbee certificate or a compliant sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavits score zero). 3. Municipal rates and taxes account statement not older than 90 days in arrears. 4. Signed declaration of interest (mbd 4). 5. Declaration of bidderβs past supply chain management practices (mbd 8). 6. Certificate of independent bid determination (mbd 9). 7. Proof of csd registration (maaa supplier number). 8. Preference points claim form (mbd 6.1). 9. Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders. β’ Ensure all attached mbd forms are duly completed and signed. β’ Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. β’ Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted.
β’ Submit proposals electronically via email to [email protected], Quoting reference RFP/SASSETA/25261131/1, for attention of ms. Lebo hlombe. β’ Maximum email size is 30 mb; compress submissions to avoid automatic server rejection. β’ Acceptable submission methods: email and wetransfer (ensure NO expiry date; submissions that expire during evaluation are non-responsive). β’ Do not submit via google drive or any method requiring sasseta to request access or create external email addresses. β’ Closing date and time: 10 july 2026 at 11h00. Late bids (even one second after) will not be considered. β’ Required returnable documents: general conditions of contract (annexure a) initialled on each page, pricing schedule (annexure b) fully completed, and all standard bidding documents (sbd 1, sbd 3.3, Sbd 4, sbd 6.1). β’ Clarifications must be requested in writing to [email protected] By 12h00 on 30 june 2026; telephonic queries not accepted. β’ NO compulsory briefing session.
Submit via the e-tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Steps: 1) search for rfqjw44zz26 under johannesburg water. 2) expand RFQ details and start e-submission. 3) log in using csd credentials (contact [email protected] If forgotten). 4) select supplier, check submission checklist, and attach compulsory documents. 5) confirm and proceed. For portal issues, contact etenders contact centre: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected]. Quotations must be on company letterhead, in pdf format (word/excel/pictures not allowed), and include all applicable taxes. Late submissions are disqualified. Mandatory documents: valid tax clearance certificate, BBBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit, municipal rates/taxes proof (not older than 90 days in arrears), signed declaration of interest (mbd 4), declaration of past SCM practices (mbd 8), certificate of independent bid determination (mbd 9), proof of csd registration, preference points claim form (mbd 6.1), Company registration documents with director/shareholder ID copies, valid lease agreement or municipal account statement, completed boq, 1 cv for artisan with trade test, high-level project schedule (pdf) covering procurement, installation, and testing/commissioning phases.
Submit bids by hand or courier to: SAFCOL nelspruit office, absa square, 3rd floor, reception, 20 paul kruger street, mbombela, nelspruit. Bids must be deposited in the tender box next to the reception. Bid box is accessible monday to friday, 08h00 to 16h30. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed). Ensure all pages are present and signed in black ink. Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session on 01 july 2026 (11h00-12h30) via microsoft teams will lead to disqualification. Bidders must advise couriers of delivery instructions to avoid misplacement. NO bids will be accepted via email or internet from bidders with offices in south africa. Bids from international bidders with NO local representation will not be accepted.
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