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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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Submit electronically via ESKOM e-tendering portal (http://etendering.eskom.co.za) By the closing date and time. All documents must be in pdf format. Maximum upload size per document: 500mb; total submission limit: 4gb. NO zip files or hard copies accepted. Latest submission version overrides previous ones. Ensure submission status shows as 'complete'. Suppliers are responsible for timely submission. Resubmissions nullify prior versions. This is a market-testing exercise; ESKOM reserves the right to reject any or all expressions of interest. Respondents bear all costs; ESKOM will not cover any expenses.
Supply and delivery of uniforms for transport inspectors for the department of public works, roads and transport for a period of three years (traffic uniform)
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β’ Submit electronically via ESKOM e-tendering portal: http://etendering.eskom.co.za. NO hard copies accepted. β’ Deadline: 03 july 2026 at 10h00 south african standard time. Late submissions will not be considered. β’ Upload all documents in pdf format only. Maximum size per document: 500 mb. Total submission size must not exceed 4 gb. β’ Do not submit zip/compressed files. β’ Ensure the submission status is marked as 'complete' on the portal. β’ If resubmitting, only the latest version will be accepted; all previous submissions will be void. β’ Proposal must include: owner name, contact details, building location, size, layout, amenities, asking price, and any other pertinent information. β’ Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring submission before the deadline and for all costs incurred.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the bid box at vhembe district municipality offices, next to khoroni hotel (former venda tusk hotel), thohoyandou. Deadline: 12h00 on 29 june 2026. Late, telephonic, faxed, or emailed bids will be rejected. Use only official tender forms (do not re-type). Include all returnable documents (part t2: pink, pages 23-57). ensure the bid is signed, initialed on every page, and submitted in its original format. Proof of payment for the non-refundable r2,077 document fee must be attached if documents were purchased. Attend the compulsory site inspection and sign the attendance register. Alternative bids are not permitted unless a main compliant bid is also submitted. Joint ventures must include a notarized joint venture agreement. One-envelope procedure applies. Tender validity period: 90 days from closing date.
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Submit the following returnable documents: completed pricing schedule with all required fields (bidder name, contact person, date, rates, totals). Signed and dated by an authorised signatory with designation.
Submit bids in black ink, sealed in an envelope, and externally endorsed with the tender title: 'appointment of panel for IT service providers for the supply and delivery of ICT equipments, softwares and ICT related items as and when required for the period of thirty-six [36] months (3 years)'. Deposit in the tender box at dr js moroka local municipality, main entrance reception, 2601/3 bongimfundo street, siyabuswa, 0472, by 11:00 on 09 july 2026. Late, faxed, emailed, telephonic, or telex submissions are not accepted. All returnable documents must be completed, signed, and returned. Ensure: all pages are signed; NO alterations without initials; NO correction fluid or erasable ink (e.g., Pencil) is used. Attach: cvs of project manager/team leader; certified copies of qualifications for key personnel; proof of foreign qualification (saqa-approved if applicable); proof of employment for key personnel; three consecutive years of annual financial statements; valid signed joint venture/consortium agreement (if applicable). Failure to comply with any peremptory requirement (e.g., Missing tax clearance, unsigned documents, incomplete schedules) will result in disqualification.
Submit bids by the closing date and time (15 july 2026, 12:00 pm) to the bid box at the specified street address. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or online. Attendance at the compulsory tender briefing session on 24 june 2026 at 10:00 AM at cape town station (shosholoza meyl waiting area) is mandatory; failure to attend will result in disqualification. Successful bidders must sign a written contract (sbd7) and provide documentary proof of workmenβs compensation, securities, and insurance within 30 working days of award notification.
β’ Submit sealed tender documents by hand only. Emailed or faxed proposals are not acceptable. β’ Deposit the tender directly into the official tender box at the reception area, richmond municipality, 57 shepstone street, richmond (KZN), 3780, during working hours: monday to friday, 08h00 to 16h00. β’ Closing date and time: 26 june 2026 at 10h00 AM. late bids will be returned unopened. β’ Endorse the tender envelope clearly with: 'provision of certificate of roadworthiness (cor), mechanical servicing, repairs, certificate of roadworthy fitness (cof) and licensing for four (4) municipal tipper trucks, tender number rlm: 16/2025/2026'. β’ compulsory returnable documents must be completed and submitted in their entirety. Missing any document will render the bid non-responsive and lead to disqualification. β’ Required documents: mbd 1 (invitation to tender), mbd 2 (original tax clearance certificate), mbd 4 (declaration of interest), mbd 6.1 (Preferential procurement claim form), mbd 8 (declaration of past SCM practices), mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), proof of csd registration, proof of enterprise ownership, letter of good standing, statement of rates account/lease agreement, reference letters, letter from a registered financial institution, and rmi registration certificate. β’ Submit documents in this order: bidding documents (mbd 1 as front sheet), technical proposal, and all mbd forms. β’ Any attempt to influence the bid evaluation process will result in immediate disqualification.
Submit via TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/). Steps: register or sign in, toggle 'log an intent' button, upload bid documents against the tender. Submit at least 24 hours before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file; multiple uploads allowed. Late submissions are disqualified. Required: all returnable documents (e.g., T2.2-01 certificate of attendance, T2.2-02 CIDB registration, T2.2-03 to T2.2-20) must be completed and uploaded. Bid must include a priced offer (bill of quantities completed in full via esupplier portal). NO paper pricing schedules accepted. Each bidder must use its own registered profile; joint ventures may submit via one memberβs profile. Disqualification risks: missing deadline, incomplete returnables, unsigned documents, non-attendance at compulsory briefing, or submission via another companyβs profile.
Seal and endorse tender envelope with 'completion of smozomeni p6 electrification project, tender number rlm: 17/2025/2026'. hand deliver to official tender box at reception, 57 shepstone street, richmond, 3780 during office hours 08h00-16h00 monday-friday. Reserve bid documents in writing to SCM ([email protected]) By 17 june 2026 before 16h00. Pay r611.50 Non-refundable fee in cash only at budget & treasury office. Compulsory briefing attendance required on 19 june 2026 at 10h00 at council chamber followed by site visit. Closing date: 26 june 2026 at 10h00 with public opening. Late, facsimile, or electronic bids not accepted. All supporting documents must be stapled at front. Certified documents not older than 6 months. Failure to comply renders bid non-responsive.
Submit tender in black ink, sealed envelope, externally endorsed: 'routine maintenance of the municipal ICT infrastructure and support provision for the period of thirty-six months [36] (3 years)'. Deposit in tender box at dr js moroka local municipality, 2601/3 bongimfundo street, siyabuswa, 0472, main entrance reception. Deadline: 11:00 on 09 july 2026. Late, telephonic, faxed, telex, emailed submissions not accepted. Documents available from 10 june 2026 at r3,516.32 Cash (non-refundable) or download from e-tender portal. Compulsory site meeting: 12 june 2026, 10:00β10:30 at dr js moroka ga-phaahla community hall. Tenders remain valid for 90 days from closing. Return all returnable documents fully completed. Disqualification triggers: missing tax clearance pin, removed pages, incomplete schedule of quantities, scratched/altered rates without initials, use of correction fluid, non-attendance of compulsory site meeting, unsigned bid, NO authority for signatory, wrong bid box/late submission, failure to attach jv agreement (if applicable), incomplete sections, missing cvs/qualifications/proof of employment for key personnel.
Submit proposals electronically to [email protected] Before 26 june 2026 at 16h30 (sast). Use the RFP number (1230/26/06/2026) and description as the email subject. Proposals must be split into two separate emails: part 1 (technical proposal) and part 2 (pricing proposal + specific goals documentation). Each file/folder must clearly reference the RFP number. Submissions exceeding 25mb may be sent in multiple emails. Cloud-based submissions (e.g., Wetransfer, google drive) are not accepted. Late submissions, submissions to incorrect addresses, or unsigned proposals will be disqualified. All documents must be in english and use simple, clear file naming conventions.
Submit proposals electronically to [email protected] Before 26 june 2026 at 16h30 (sast). Late or incorrectly addressed submissions will be rejected. Proposals must be split into two separate emails: part 1 (technical proposal) and part 2 (pricing proposal + specific goals documentation). Each email subject must include the RFP number (1229/26/06/2026) and description. Files must be short, simply named, and under 25mb (or split into multiple emails). Only signed, authorised submissions are accepted. Cloud-based submissions (e.g., Wetransfer, google drive) are not permitted. Mandatory returnable documents (annexure e) must be included. Non-compliance with submission rules risks disqualification.
β’ Submit tender by 11h00 on 09 july 2026 to the tender box at main entrance reception, dr js moroka local municipality, 2601/3 bongimfundo street, siyabuswa, 0472. Envelope must be clearly marked: 'appointment of service provider for provision of advertising agency services on an as and when required for a period of 36 months' and include contract NO: JSM-COMMS-AD01/26-29. β’ tenders must be completed in black ink, sealed, and deposited in the tender box. NO telegraphic, telephonic, fax, telex, email, or late submissions accepted. β’ Compulsory briefing attendance: only bids from tenderers who attend the session on 12 june 2026 (11h00β11h30) at dr js moroka gaphahla community hall and sign the register will be considered. β’ Document fee: non-refundable r3,516.32 Per document, payable from 10 june 2026 at municipality offices or downloadable via the e-tender portal. β’ Return all returnable documents fully completed. Failure to complete all sections or attach required documents (e.g., Cvs, certified qualifications, proof of experience) may lead to disqualification. β’ Tender validity: must remain valid for 90 days from closing date. β’ Disqualification risks: bids will be rejected for: missing valid tax clearance pin; incomplete or altered bid documents (e.g., Removed pages, correction fluid, pencil); non-attendance of compulsory briefing; improper signing or missing authority for signatory; failure to provide required certificates (e.g., Coida, csd report); municipal rates/taxes arrears over 30 days; unsatisfactory past performance; being listed on the register of bid defaulters; or attempts to influence the evaluation process.
β’ Use the official tender document from dr js moroka local municipality (available from 10 june 2026 at 2601/3 bongimfundo street, siyabuswa, or via the e-tender portal for a non-refundable fee of r3,516.32). β’ Complete all sections in black ink only. Do not use correction fluid, erasable ink (e.g., Pencil), or make alterations without initialing them. β’ Ensure all returnable documents are fully completed, signed, and returned. Missing or unsigned pages will disqualify the bid. β’ Seal the tender and all returnable documents in one envelope. Externally endorse IT with: 'appointment of a panel of service providers for the layout, design, branding, printing, supply and delivery of printing works on an as and when required for a period of 36 months'. β’ Deposit the sealed envelope in the tender box at the main entrance reception, dr js moroka local municipality, 2601/3 bongimfundo street, siyabuswa, 0472, by 11:00 on 09 july 2026. Late, telegraphic, telephonic, fax, telex, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. β’ Tender validity period: 90 days from the closing date. NO substitutions or withdrawals are allowed after submission. β’ Mandatory attendance: compulsory briefing session on 12 june 2026, 11:00β12:00 at dr js moroka gaphahla community hall. Only bidders who attend and sign the register will be considered. β’ Disqualification risks: missing tax clearance pin; incomplete schedule of quantities; non-attendance of the briefing; unsigned pages or missing authority for signatory; submitting a copy instead of the original; using correction fluid; attempting to influence the evaluation; submitting after the deadline; outstanding municipal debts (>30 days); being listed on the register of bid defaulters; or conflicts of interest (e.g., State employees or advisors).
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