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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.
Returnable documents: the form of offer and acceptance must include the third party mark-up table.
Returnable documents: provide required documents as specified in the tender. Ensure all submissions are complete to avoid disqualification.
Submit one (01) original bid document, neatly bound or in an arch lever file, in english only. Deposit the document in the tender box at umngeni-uthukela water, head office, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg, 3201 by 25 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. Attend the compulsory briefing session on 11 june 2026 at 10h00 at the same address to sign documents. Bring your bid documents to the session; NO concessions for missing documents. Costs of bid preparation and submission are the bidderβs responsibility. Mandatory returnable documents include: sbd4 (bidderβs disclosure), proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing, valid coid letter of good standing, cipc or csd registration (for black-owned co-operatives), and competency certificates for key personnel (brush cutter, chain saw, environmental weed management).
Submit tender in person to the tender box at umngeni-uthukela water, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg by 12:00 on 25 june 2026. Requirements: - original + 1 electronic copy on USB stick. - Outer package must display: tender number, title, closing date, closing time, tendererβs name, and tendererβs address. - Multi-volume tenders must be bound separately as per issued volumes. - Attend compulsory clarification meeting on 29 may 2026 at 10:00 at 07 portland road, mkondeni workshop, pietermaritzburg. Sign attendance list in the name of the tendering entity. Failure to attend or sign may disqualify the bid. - Required returnable documents: authority for signatory, bidders disclosure form (t2.2.2), Tax compliance status letter/csd report, proof of attendance at clarification meeting (t2.2.4), Cpg declaration form (t2.2.5), Tendererβs experience (t2.2.6), Key personnel experience (t2.2.9), Method statement (t2.2.13), Preliminary programme (t2.2.14), Registration certificates, coid act good standing, VAT registration, csd report, and others listed in t2.1. - NO two-envelope system; NO alternative offers considered. - Tender validity period: 120 calendar days from closing date.
Submit bids in person to the tender box at umngeni-uthukela water, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg, 3201 by 25 june 2026 at 12h00. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions are not accepted. Required returnables: signed original bid + 1 electronic copy on USB. mandatory documents: sbd4 (bidderβs disclosure), compulsory briefing attendance certificate, contract participation goals declaration. All corrections must be initialed in black ink. Incomplete submissions may be rejected. Bidders bear all costs of bid preparation and submission. NO bid documents will be issued at the briefing; collect them between 22 may 2026 and 08 june 2026 (09h00-15h00).
Submit the following returnable documents as part of your tender: - signed annexure b: acknowledgement form for ESKOM OHS legal and other requirements. - OHS plan: must address project/scope-specific OHS risks and align with eskomβs health and safety specifications or requirements. - Baseline OHS risk assessment (bra): identify, assess, and manage safety, health, and environmental risks related to the scope of work. Include the methodology used for the risk assessment. - Valid letter of good standing (coida or equivalent). - OHS policy: signed by the CEO and compliant with OHS act section 7.
Submission requirements: - submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) USB with an electronic copy (pdf format) of the RFI response. - All documents must be in english. - Include a signed company letter with the submission. - Endorse the envelope with the closing date, company/respondent name, and return address. Mandatory content for RFI response: - company registration details, organisational profile, and consortium/partner details (if applicable). - Pricing assumptions, cost drivers, and pricing structure. - Examples of large-scale tolling, transport, payment, revenue assurance, or equivalent high-volume transactional solutions implemented or supported. - Narrative on how the proposed solution addresses functional, technical, integration, security, and operational requirements. - Position on ip ownership, source code escrow, documentation, knowledge transfer, support model, exit transition, and indicative cost drivers. - Current tax compliance status. - B-bbee status information (certificate or sworn affidavit if applicable). - Indexed and properly referenced supporting documents. Submission logistics: - delivery address: reception area, 36 assegai wood road, rooihuiskraal, centurion, gauteng. - Deadline: 26 june 2026 at 12:00 pm (south african time). NO late submissions accepted. - Only submissions on issued tender documentation will be considered. - Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or e-mailed tenders are not accepted. - Respondents must ensure their names and contact details are on the cover page. - SANRAL reserves the right to request additional information. All costs for response preparation are the respondentβs responsibility.
Returnable documents: ensure all required documents are included. Incomplete submissions risk disqualification. For eme/qse bidders, a correctly completed sworn affidavit is mandatory to claim preference points. Failure to submit a valid affidavit or b-bbee certificate (for large enterprises) will result in disqualification from preference points allocation.
Submit bids by 12:00 on 25 june 2026. Bids must be sealed in a clearly marked envelope and placed in the tender box at SANRAL office, 36 assegaai wood road, rooihuiskraal, centurion 0157 (reception). GPS coordinates: 25Β°55'1.23"S 28Β°9'4.75"E. Submit one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy (e.g., Memory stick). The envelope must display the RFP reference number (nra 2025/0493) and bidder details on the back. NO telegraphic, e-mailed, or faxed bids accepted. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days from the closing date. Withdrawal requests must be in writing and received before the closing date. Disqualification risks: late submission, incomplete documents, misleading information, or failure to meet mandatory criteria. Returnable documents include: sbd1 form, forms A2-A20 (e.g., Certificate of authority, tax compliance, b-bbee verification, jse debt sponsor accreditation, etc.). All returnable documents must remain valid for the contract duration.
- Submit tender documents in person to the tender box at umngeni-uthukela water, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg by 12h00 on 02 july 2026. The box is accessible 24/7, but only submissions placed before the deadline will be considered. - Submit one original paper copy plus one copy on a USB. - ensure the outer package is clearly labeled with: tender number (2026/066), tender title, closing date, closing time, tendererβs name, and tendererβs address. - Multi-volume tenders must be bound separately as per the issued volumes. - Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 02 june 2026 at 10:00 at lower thukela water works (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rc2PqJabZfbwDvQj9) Is mandatory. Bring tender documents for signing; NO documents will be issued at the meeting. - Tender validity period: 120 calendar days from the closing date. - Disqualification risks: failure to attend the clarification meeting, incomplete or unsigned documents, missing proof of attendance certificate, or failure to submit required returnable documents (t2.2.1βT2.2.30).
β’ Submission method: hand deliver or courier only. NO email or internet submissions accepted. Bids from RSA offices sent via email/internet will be rejected. β’ Submission address: cross border road transport agency, 350 witch-hazel avenue, eco point office park, block a, eco-park, centurion, pretoria (bid box at reception). β’ Deadline: 03 july 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted. β’ Reception hours: accessible from 07:30 to 16:00, monday to friday. β’ Required actions: sign the register at reception upon delivery. Advise your courier of this requirement to avoid misplacement. β’ Required copies: submit one original, one hard copy, and a soft copy on a USB marked with your company name. β’ Bid form rules: use black ink only. Original signatures in black ink are mandatory. Do not retype forms; photocopies are acceptable. Verify page numbers; c-brta accepts NO liability for missing or duplicated pages. β’ Disqualification risks: bids will be rejected if submitted late, incomplete, tippexed, or if compliance sections are not completed in the required 'comply/not comply/partial' format. Failure to provide supporting documentation for 'partial' compliance will result in evaluation as 'not comply'.
Submit all returnable documents as a minimum requirement. Required documents: sbd1 form, notice to respondents, RFI scope of requirements, transnetβs RFI information, expression of interest (technical submission), certificate of acquaintance with rfi/terms & conditions/applicable documents, sbd 4 - bidderβs disclosure, protection of personal information, annexure a (background information), annexure b (network & lines technical data sheets), annexure c (response form), annexure d (non-disclosure agreement), annexure e (transnetβs general bid conditions), annexure f (transnetβs supplier integrity pact). All sections must be signed and dated. Ensure all documents remain valid for the RFI duration. Upload submissions to transnetβs e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before the closing date. Submit at least one day early to avoid technical issues (e.g., Internet speed, bandwidth, upload size). Maximum upload size: 30mb per file; multiple uploads permitted. Late submissions will not be accepted. Non-compliance with returnable documents or submission rules may result in disqualification.
β’ Submit the tender electronically via the ESKOM eβtendering site β NO hard copies accepted. β’ All documents must be in pdf format (price schedule also required in excel); each file β€500 mb and total upload β€4 gb. β’ Upload documents into the prescribed folders: technical, commercial, financial and other. β’ Mandatory annexures (aβr) must be completed and uploaded before the closing date; missing or unsigned returnables will lead to disqualification. β’ The price list must be submitted as pdf and as an excel copy. β’ Late submissions are not accepted; if you reβupload, only the latest version will be considered. β’ Ensure the submission status is marked βcompleteβ before the deadline.
Supply and delivery of fresh meat on an as and when required basis for a period of 3 years to kriel power station.
Provision of banking services for a period of five (05) years
Provision of transportation for ESKOM kriel power station employees residing in the evander area to ESKOM kriel power station and back daily for a period of 60 months (5) five years
Please see NEF website - https://www.nefcorp.co.za/nef-tenders/ For all NEF tender related information
Bidders list - security guarding services for peaking operating unit; northen region (drakensberg pumped storage scheme (nkp); ingula pumped storage scheme (nkp), gariep power station, vanderkloof power station) southern region (ankerlig 1, 2 and 3 (nkp), gourikwa (nkp), palmiet pumped storage scheme, port rex, sere windfarms).
Submit invoices via email to: [email protected] (Local invoices) or [email protected] (Foreign invoices). Invoices must include: project manager/employerβs representative/contracts manager name, contract/po number, VAT registration number, total amount (excl. VAT), VAT amount, and total amount (incl. VAT). invoices with ESKOM details will not be honoured and must be reissued with ntcsa details.
Provide the required returnable documents as listed in the tender. Ensure all forms are completed and submitted with the bid. Failure to include any returnable may lead to 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.
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