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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 hard copies in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description. Place in the tender box at Block A, Ground Floor, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, 1961. Submissions are accepted between 07:30 and 16:00, Monday to Friday. No faxed or emailed tenders are accepted. Use only the official issued forms (do not re-type). Complete in black ink; no correction fluid allowed; all alterations must be crossed out and initialled. Ensure the document is complete with all required attachments.
Submit physical bids in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description. Place in the tender box at Block A, Ground Floor, 25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton, 1961. Submissions are accepted between 07:30 and 16:00, Monday to Friday. Only original, signed documents on official forms are accepted. No faxed, emailed, or late submissions will be considered. Ensure all pages are included and completed in black ink; no correction fluid is permitted.
Submit a completed 'Form of Offer and Acceptance' as the primary tender document. Alternative tenders must use a separate copy of this form. The successful bidder must, within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement, arrange delivery of: securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and any other documentation required by the contract terms. Failure to comply constitutes a repudiation of the agreement. Covering letters are not part of the final contract; deviations must be recorded in the Schedule of Deviations.
Submit a completed Tender Form (Form C). Tender validity period: minimum 90 days from closing date. If awarded: sign formal contract within 7 working days of notification; provide documentary proof of Workmenβs Compensation, securities, and insurance within 30 working days of award. Disqualification risks: failure to enter into contract, failure to provide required security, or non-compliance with RFP material terms.
Bids must be delivered to the bid box at the Main Entrance/Reception, Sol Plaatje House, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders must use the official SBD forms provided; do not re-type them. In the case of a consortium or joint venture, each party must submit separate SBD forms, and the proposal must clearly identify the lead agency.
Submit bids electronically only via the specified SharePoint link: https://idcza-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/moitlisim_idc_co_za/IgCthBDv5XjvQpqbthXVhN1HAZkck0EUY2eGITaEgyfB_U0. Bids sent to any other address will be disqualified. Ensure files are in standard formats (MS Office or PDF) and do not exceed 50MB. Submit at least 30 minutes before the 11:00 AM deadline to account for potential technical delays.
Submit the following with your tender to pre-qualify for the 5-year panel: - Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation or certification. - Environmental Management Plan (EMP). - Waste Management Plan. - Environmental Bill of Quantities. - Follow Eskomβs Procurement and Supply Chain Management Procedure (32-1034) for all submissions.
Submit tender documents using a file index divider system, with each returnable in its own section. Mandatory returnables include: proof of fleet/access to two D8 dozers with modifications, ECSA PrEng (Mechanical/Civil) registration for conveyor head designers, completed deviation table, company profile with proven experience in conveyors, detailed execution plan, CVs for project/site managers and supervisors, workshop and manufacturing facility capacity declarations, motor data sheets, plant labelling data sheets, and method statements for installing upgraded motors and gearboxes. Failure to submit any mandatory returnable will disqualify the tender as unresponsive.
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Bids must be submitted exclusively via the National Treasury eTender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za). Physical, email, fax, or late submissions will be disqualified. Documents must be completed by hand (handwritten in ink), then scanned and uploaded. Ensure the original bid document is fully completed and signed. Failure to comply with these submission rules will result in automatic elimination.
Submit bids in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and closing date. Deliver to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1 Cedara Road, Cedara 3200, in the designated Supply Chain Management Bid Box. Late, emailed, faxed, or telegraphic bids will not be accepted. Bidders must initial every page of the document and ensure all forms (SBD 1, 3, 4, 6.1, 7) are completed and signed. Do not retype bid forms; use photocopies if necessary, provided they bear an original signature.
Submit in a sealed envelope marked with 'CONTRACT No. SCM 17-R OF 25/26' and the contract description. Deliver to the Msunduzi Municipalityβs Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road (off Kershaw Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Include both hard copies and a digital copy on a CD or USB flash drive. The document must be completed in handwriting or typed and signed in pen. Failure to comply with submission instructions or missing/illegible pages may result in disqualification.
Submit in sealed envelopes marked with 'CONTRACT No. SCM 47 OF 25-26' and the contract description. Deliver to the Tender Box at Msunduzi Municipalityβs Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road (off Kershaw Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Documents must be completed by hand or typed and signed in ink. No correction fluid is permitted. Failure to comply with marked 'D' sections in the checklist will result in disqualification.
Submit a hard copy to the tender box at Municipal Centre, 166 K.E. Masinga Road (formerly Old Fort Road), Durban (ground floor foyer) AND an electronic submission via ESP (https://rfq.durban.gov.za/jde/E1Menu.maf). Hard copy and electronic versions must be identical. All documents must be submitted as a whole without alteration. Bidders are responsible for resolving access rights for the electronic portal before the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or emailed submissions are not permitted. Tender documents must be downloaded from National Treasury eTenders (https://etenders.treasury.gov.za/) or eThekwini Municipalityβs website (https://www.durban.gov.za/pages/business/Procurement).
Submit bids in sealed envelopes to Tender Box No. 4 at Overstrand Municipality offices. Use only the official bid documentation issued by Overstrand Municipality. Submissions on unofficial forms risk disqualification.
β’ Submit in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number, description, and closing date. β’ Deposit in the tender box at the Ground Floor, Investment Centre, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg. β’ Deadline: 12:00 on 05 June 2026. β’ Use only the official bid documents provided; do not retype or dismember the document. β’ Complete all sections in black ink; initial every page. β’ No late, emailed, or faxed tenders will be accepted. β’ If the document is printed from the e-Tender portal, ensure all signatures and writing are in black ink and the document is bound securely.
Submit in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number (SBM 25/25/26) and description. Must be deposited into the tender box at the Investment Centre, Ground Floor, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg. Late, emailed, faxed, or telephonic submissions will be disqualified. All documents must be completed in non-erasable ink.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number. Deposit into Tender Box 1 at the foyer of the Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl. Submissions via telegraph, telephone, telex, facsimile, or email are not accepted. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date.
Submit in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number 'B/SM 111/26'. Deposit in the tender box at the Stellenbosch Municipality, Town House Complex (Main Building between Town Hall and Municipal Library), Plein Street, Stellenbosch. The box is accessible 24 hours a day. Bids must be submitted on the official tender document provided (do not re-type). Late, electronic, telephonic, or faxed tenders will not be accepted.
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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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