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Submit sealed envelopes addressed to: the municipal manager, chief albert luthuli municipality, po box 24, carolina, 1185, or deposit in the βtender boxβ at chief albert luthuli municipality offices, 28 church street, carolina. Deadline: 12h00 on 20 july 2026. NO late, telephonic, facsimile, or e-mail tenders accepted. Tender documents available from 23 june 2026 at carolina municipal offices (cashierβs point) during office hours for a non-refundable fee of r1 012.15, Or free download via municipal website or e-tenders. If NO response within 90 working days, consider tender unsuccessful.
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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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β’ Submit the pricing proposal/costing schedule electronically via email to the supply chain department. β’ Fully complete and sign the declaration of interest (sbd 4) electronically or in black ink. β’ Submit a SARS pin with expiry date for tax verification, or provide your csd supplier number. β’ Provide proof of central supplier database registration (www.csd.gov.za). β’ Submit company reference letters not older than five years demonstrating experience in evaluating grants. β’ Complete all required schedules in the request for bid (RFB) as specified. β’ Provide a letter of authority for the signatory on company letterhead. β’ Submit signed and bank-stamped banking details. β’ Accept the general conditions of contract/bid and answer all related questions.
β’ Submit your tender by 12h00 on 16 july 2026. β’ Physical submission address: umngeni-uthukela water, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg, 3201. Deposit in the tender box. β’ Faxed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. β’ Submit one original paper copy plus one electronic copy on a USB stick. β’ Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Ensure your submission is complete and includes all required returnable schedules and documents. Incomplete submissions may be rejected. β’ All corrections on documents must be initialed in black ink by the signatory. β’ Bids must be completed in english. β’ Ensure you bring your bid documents to the compulsory briefing meeting for signing. NO concessions if you do not have them.
Use the original bid document issued by the department. Do not re-type or re-draft. Submit hard copy of the complete original bid document (downloaded or purchased) with all supporting documents by the closing date. Late submissions are not accepted. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids are not permitted. Collect or download the bid document before the pre-tender briefing. NO late arrivals admitted to the briefing. Hard copy collection requires proof of payment (r330.00, Non-refundable, NO eft accepted). Bidders must visit the site at their own cost to assess logistics, conditions, and access.
Submit the following returnable documents: - completed compulsory enterprise questionnaire (t2.2) With all required sections: name of enterprise, VAT registration number (if applicable), CIDB registration number (if applicable), csd number, and particulars of sole proprietors/partners or company/close corporation details. - For joint ventures: separate enterprise questionnaires for each partner must be completed and submitted. - Sbd4 form issued by national treasury, completed and attached as a tender requirement. - Authority to sign a bid (t2.3) Form, fully completed, indicating enterprise status (e.g., Close corporation, sole proprietor, partnership, joint venture, consortium) and authorizing a signatory to act on behalf of the enterprise. Include the signatoryβs name, capacity, and signature. - Certified copies of proof of good standing with the compensation commissioner (for joint ventures, one per party). - Perform a print preview before submission to ensure clarity. If space on forms is insufficient, attach a separate list.
Submit bids in the original, unaltered bid document issued by the department. Bids must be downloaded from the e-tender portal (free) or purchased as a hard copy (r330.00, Non-refundable, proof of payment required, NO eft accepted). Submit the complete, original, completed bid document with all supporting documents by the closing date. Do not re-type or re-draft the bid document. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids are not accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must collect or download the bid document before the pre-tender briefing meeting starts. NO late arrivals will be admitted to the pre-tender briefing meeting.
β’ Submit bids electronically via email only to: [email protected]. β’ Closing date and time: friday, 26 june 2026 at 23:00. β’ Required returnable documents: pricing schedule, sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), and a certified b-bbee certificate. β’ Forms (sbd 4, sbd 6.1) Are available on www.sanedi.org.za. β’ New suppliers must register on sanediβs supplier database before submission; bids from unregistered suppliers will not be considered. β’ All queries must be submitted in writing to the sanedi supply chain management unit ([email protected]). β’ Sanedi reserves the right to: appoint multiple providers, cancel/delay the process, or not select any bidder without explanation. β’ Zero tolerance for fraud, bribery, or corruption; any involvement will lead to disqualification. β’ A contract is only valid once signed by sanediβs CEO or authorised delegate.
Submit the sbd4 form (bidder disclosure) as part of your bid. Key disqualification risks: being listed in the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers; false or incomplete declarations; collusive bidding; prior involvement in drafting specifications or terms of reference.
β’ Submit the complete original bid document with all supporting documents by the closing date. Only official bid documents issued by the department are accepted; re-typing or re-drafting is prohibited. β’ Download bid documents at NO cost from the e-tender portal or purchase a hard copy for r 380.00 (Non-refundable) from KZN department of public works: midlands region, 40 shepstone road, ladysmith, during working hours. Proof of payment (NO eft) is required for hard copy collection. β’ Bid documents must be obtained before the compulsory pre-tender briefing meeting. Late submissions, posted, faxed, or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. β’ Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment requirements are detailed in the tender document.
β’ Submit the complete original bid document with all supporting documents by the closing date and time. NO late submissions accepted. β’ Only hard-copy submissions are accepted; posted, faxed, or emailed bids will be disqualified. β’ Bids must be submitted on the official bid document issued by the department. Re-typing or re-drafting is prohibited. β’ Download the bid document free from the e-tender portal or purchase a hard copy (r 450.00, Non-refundable) from KZN department of public works, midlands region, 40 shepstone road, ladysmith. Proof of payment (non-eft) is required for hard-copy collection. β’ Bidders who download the document must submit the original completed version. β’ Bid documents must be obtained before the pre-tender briefing starts; NO late arrivals admitted to the briefing.
β’ Obtain bid documents from the budget and treasury office (mondayβfriday, 08h00β13h00 and 14h00β15:30). β’ Submit sealed bids, clearly marked with bid number KMLM2026-010, to the tender box at kagisano molopo local municipality, municipal offices next to ganyesa clinic, ganyesa, 8613. β’ NO late bids accepted. Bids will be opened in public at the closing date and time. β’ Pay the non-refundable bid document fee of r1,050.00 Via electronic payment to kagisano-molopo local municipality, absa bank, account NO: 4078013332, branch 632005. Use your company name as the payment reference.
Submit a signed confirmation on company letterhead stating that goods/services will be supplied and delivered per the scope of work in the specification document. Required details: bidder's name, signatory's name and title, contact details, and email address.
β’ Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] By 29 june 2026 at 16:00. Late submissions are automatically disqualified. β’ Maximum email attachment size: 2mb. For larger files, split into parts or provide a downloadable link (saa is not responsible for corrupt links). β’ Required returnable documents: saa vendor document (annexure 1), sbd 4 document (annexure 2), general conditions of contract (annexure 3), engineering and construction contract (annexure 4). β’ Bid document must be duly signed by an authorised respondent. Incomplete submissions invalidate the quote.
β’ Submit one sealed envelope marked with the bid name, bid number and bid description. β’ Deliver the envelope to the tender box on the ground floor, 24 hertzog street, hartswater, by 12:00 pm on 16 july 2026. β’ Mandatory (section a) documents β any missing item results in immediate disqualification: 1. Signed form of offer and acceptance 2. Completed pricing schedule (black, nonβerasable ink) 3. Mbd 1 β invitation to bid 4. Mbd 4 β declaration of interest 5. Mbd 6.1 β Preference point claim form (ppr 2022) 6. Mbd 8 β declaration of past SCM practices 7. Mbd 9 β certificate of independent bid determination 8. Schedule 1a β authority of signatory (company resolution / poa) 9. Schedule 1b β compulsory enterprise questionnaire 10. Proof of registration with the legal practice council (lpc) 11. Active registration on the central supplier database (csd) with maaa number 12. Valid SARS tax compliance status (tcs) pin (electronic verification) 13. Municipal rates & taxes account (or lease/tribalβauthority letter) not in arrears >3 months 14. Every page of the bid document initialed by the authorised signatory 15. Legal practice council certificate 16. Signed jv agreement (if consortium/joint venture) β’ section b documents are required for functionality scoring and/or preference points (e.g., Appointment letters, reference letters, cvs). β’ Section c documents may be requested after closing; nonβsubmission does not disqualify but may affect award. β’ NO faxed, emailed or late submissions will be accepted. β’ Enquiries β technical: ms m. Taaibos, 053 474 9700, [email protected]; Supplyβchain: mrs m. Viljoen, 053 474 9700, [email protected]. β’ Bids remain valid for 90 days.
β’ Submit one sealed envelope containing both the technical and financial proposals, clearly marked with the bid number (sanbi: NZG578/2026) and the bidderβs name. β’ Also provide one electronic copy on a USB drive containing the same documents. β’ Deadline: 14 july 2026, 11:00 AM. late submissions will be rejected. β’ Delivery address (bid box): biodiversity centre, 2 cussonia avenue, brummeria, pretoria (national botanical garden). Office hours 08:00β16:00. β’ Postal alternative (if used): deputy director β supply chain management, sanbi, private bag x101, silverton, 0184. β’ Use the official sbd forms supplied β do not reβtype the forms. β’ All mandatory returnable documents listed in section 5.1 Must be included; omission will lead to disqualification. β’ Supporting documents (company profile, audited financials, cvs, reference letters, training plan, etc.) Must be attached to both the envelope and the USB but will not by themselves cause disqualification if missing.
Collect bid documents from the budget and treasury office, kagisano-molopo local municipality, municipal offices next to ganyesa clinic, ganyesa, 8613, during office hours: monday to friday, 08h00β13h00 and 14h00β15h30. A refundable fee of r1 050.00 Applies. Pay electronically to: kagisano-molopo local municipality, absa bank, account NO: 4078013332, branch: 632005. Use your company name as the payment reference. Submit sealed bids, clearly marked with the bid number (KMLM2026-008), in the tender box at the municipal offices next to ganyesa clinic, ganyesa, 8613, on or before the closing date and time. NO late bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened in public at the stated time.
Bid documents are obtainable from the budget and treasury office (monday to friday, 08h00β13h00 and 14h00β15h30) at kagisano-molopo local municipality, municipal offices next to ganyesa clinic, ganyesa, 8613. Submission requirements: - sealed bids must be clearly marked with bid number KMLM2026-009. - submit bids in the tender box at kagisano-molopo local municipality, municipal offices next to ganyesa clinic, ganyesa, 8613. - NO late bids will be accepted. - A refundable bid fee of r1,050.00 Is required. - Electronic payments must use the municipalityβs bank account: kagisano-molopo local municipality, absa bank, account NO: 4078013332, branch 632005. Reference: company name. Bids will be opened in public at the specified time and location. The municipality reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any bid or re-advertise. NO reasons for acceptance or rejection will be provided.
β’ This is a publication of names of bidders document, not the full tender specification. NO submission guidelines are provided here. β’ Document is uncontrolled when downloaded from the document management system. Users must verify alignment with the authorised version on the system. β’ Controlled disclosure notice applies: NO part of the document may be reproduced without ESKOM holdings soc ltd's expressed consent.
Provision of project management, change management. Development, implementation and optimisation of fossil power plant maintenance basis scope of work at kusile power station for a period of 5 years
Submit via email only to: [email protected]. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required returnable documents: sbd 4 (bidder disclosure, signed and completed - mandatory), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim, signed and completed with b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit - optional for local bidders), pricing schedule (mandatory), product datasheets and technical literature meeting minimum RFQ specifications (mandatory), csd summary report (www.csd.gov.za). Changes to the RFQ template or its terms after closing date/time will not be considered. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Quotes must be valid for 60 days from closing date and inclusive of VAT. delivery address: ithemba labs, att: SCM department, old faure road, faure, 7131. Goods/services required as soon as possible.
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