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Abaqulusi local municipality invites bids for the supply, delivery, configuration, testing and commissioning of six high-specification laptop computers to improve municipal operational efficiency. The tender is aimed at qualified service providers who can deliver, set up, and support the equipment. Bids must be submitted by 12h00 on 05 august 2026.
β’ Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender title and number: 'supply, delivery, 6 x of laptop computers. Tender NO: 8/2/1/627'. β’ deposit the bid in the tender box located at ground floor, abaqulusi local municipality, corner of high and mark street, vryheid 3100. β’ The closing date is 05 august 2026 at 12h00. Late bids will not be accepted. β’ You must use the original tender documentation provided by the municipality; do not re-type or alter the official forms. β’ Ensure all municipal bidding documents (mbds) are fully completed and submitted. Incomplete documents will lead to disqualification. β’ A non-refundable bid fee of r2000.00 Is payable to abaqulusi municipality. For electronic copies, an administration cost of r1500.00 Applies. Proof of payment is required upon submission. β’ Tender documents can be self-downloaded from the e-tender portal (www.e-tenders.gov.za) From 21 july 2026. β’ The tender is valid for 90 days after the closing date. β’ Service providers must be on the municipal database; collect forms from the SCM office or download from www.abaqulusi.gov.za And submit with your bid. β’ The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (mbd7).
Abaqulusi municipality invites contractors to bid for the renovation of the mondlo thusong centre. The scope includes replacing ceiling boards, painting, waterproofing, installing aluminum flashing, repairing drywall, and other refurbishment works. This tender is for service providers with relevant construction experience and appropriate CIDB grading.
β’ Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked βrenovation of mondlo thusong centre. Tender NO: 8/2/1/629β. β’ deposit the envelope in the tender box at ground floor, abaqulusi local municipality, corner of high and mark street, vryheid 3100. β’ The closing date is 05 august 2026 at 12h00. Late bids will not be accepted. β’ You must use the official tender documents provided (do not re-type). β’ A non-refundable bid fee of r 2000.00 Is payable to abaqulusi municipality. An administration cost of r 1500.00 Applies if you print the document yourself. Proof of payment is required. β’ The tender will be valid for 90 days after the closing date. β’ Failure to fully complete all municipal bidding documents (mbds) will result in disqualification. β’ Service providers not on the municipal database must collect forms from the SCM office or download from www.abaqulusi.gov.za And submit with the bid.
Abaqulusi local municipality invites bids for the supply and installation of 30 security guard wendy houses at its municipal offices. This tender is for contractors capable of delivering durable, secure structures meeting specific technical specifications. The procurement follows preferential procurement policies and requires strict compliance with tax, registration, and documentation requirements.
β’ Submit your bid by the closing date: 06 august 2026 at 12h00. Late bids will not be considered. β’ Bids must be deposited in the tender box at ground floor, abaqulusi local municipality, corner of high and mark street, vryheid 3100. β’ The sealed envelope must be clearly marked: βsupply and install of wendy house guard for municipal offices, tender NO: 8/2/1/631β. β’ you must use the official tender forms provided (do not re-type them). β’ A non-refundable bid fee of r 2000.00 Is payable to abaqulusi municipality. An additional r 1500.00 Administration cost applies if you print the document yourself. Proof of payment is required. β’ Tender documents are self-downloaded from the e-tender portal (www.e-tenders.gov.za) From 21 july 2026. β’ The bid must be fully completed. Incomplete documents or failure to fill in all required municipal bidding documents (mbds) will lead to disqualification. β’ The tender is valid for 90 days after the closing date. β’ The municipality reserves the right to reject any bid, accept any part of a bid, or cancel the invitation.
The abaqulusi local municipality invites bids from service providers to supply media coverage for its mayoral events focused on youth events, menβs month, and womenβs month. The successful bidder will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on multilingual media campaigns aligned with the municipality's communication strategy. This tender is open to registered suppliers who can meet strict compliance and submission requirements.
β’ Submit sealed bid documents marked with the relevant 'bid name and bid number'. β’ Deposit in the bid box at abaqulusi local municipality offices, corner of high street and mark street, vryheid. β’ Closing date: 06 august 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Late bids will not be accepted. β’ Telegraphic, faxed, and late tenders will not be accepted. β’ Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not to be re-typed) or online. β’ A non-refundable bid fee of r 2000.00 Is payable to abaqulusi municipality. β’ Electronic copies incur an administration cost of r 1500.00; Proof of payment is required. β’ Bids are valid for 90 days after the closing date. β’ Failure to fully complete all municipal bidding documents (mbds) will result in disqualification. β’ Service providers must be on the municipal database; collect forms from SCM office or download from www.abaqulusi.gov.za. β’ The municipality is not responsible for couriered or posted documents.
The tender is for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of automatic fixed fire protection and detection systems for diesel generators and day tanks at matimba power station. The scope includes design review, procurement, fabrication, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, c&i works, as-built drawings, and training. The contract is a lump sum option a under nec3 ecc, with payment based on completed activities in the activity schedule.
Returnable documents: the document does not specify submission details, but a quality control plan (qcp) and inspection and test plan (itp) are implied as required deliverables. Prepare a detailed qcp/itp as per the template structure.
This is a re-advertised request for quotation for a once-off building repair and refurbishment project at the national lotteries commission's eastern cape provincial office in east london. IT is aimed at suitably qualified and experienced construction service providers registered with the CIDB. the expected contract duration is one month.
β’ Submit your bid electronically only via the e-tender submission portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. NO physical, email, or fax submissions will be accepted. β’ The closing deadline is 11 august 2026 at 11:00 (sast). Late bids will not be considered. β’ You must attend a compulsory site briefing on either 30 or 31 july 2026 between 10:00 and 13:00 at no.7 Rochester road, vincent, east london, 5200. You must sign the attendance register; failure to attend will result in disqualification. β’ Your bid must include all required returnable documents. Failure to submit or complete the following will render your bid non-responsive and lead to automatic disqualification: fully completed form of offer (t2.2), Priced bills of quantities (t2.3), Proof of CIDB grading 2gb or higher (t2.5), Declaration of current projects (t2.10), Sbd 4 form (t2.11), Proof of valid coida (t2.12), Three (3) reference letters from clients within 5 years (t2.13), Joint venture documents if applicable (t2.14), And completion of the site attendance register (t2.15). β’ Do not make any alterations or additions to the tender documents except to correct your own errors or as instructed by the employer. All signatories must initial any changes. β’ The bid validity period is 12 weeks (84 days) from the closing date.
The independent development trust (idt) is requesting quotations for the procurement and delivery of specific probook 4 g1ir 14-inch notebook pcs to its head office in pretoria. This tender is for suppliers capable of providing laptops meeting detailed technical specifications and a mandatory 3-year onsite warranty. Bidders must comply with standard government procurement forms and preferential scoring criteria.
β’ Submit your quotation by email to [email protected] By 31 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. β’ Late submissions will not be considered. β’ Compulsory returnable documents: 1. Name of company. 2. National treasury central supplier database number. 3. Valid SARS tax compliance pin letter. 4. Duly completed and signed sbd 4 (bidderβs declaration). 5. Duly completed and signed sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form). β’ NO queries are allowed 12 hours before the closing date and time. β’ The independent development trust reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFQ without prior notice.
This tender is for the appointment of a professional service provider to deliver professional services for the upgrading of existing infrastructure at the rand west agripark for the gauteng department of agriculture and rural development. The services required span from stage 3 (design development) through to stage 7 (close-out) in accordance with the infrastructure delivery management system. IT is aimed at qualified professional teams with built-environment expertise.
β’ Submit quotation via email only to SCM team at [email protected] Or [email protected]. β’ Use RFQ number AGR0043/26 in the email subject line. β’ Quotation must be on company letterhead and signed by a company representative. β’ All required documentation attached to the RFQ must be submitted with your quotation. β’ Quotations submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered. β’ Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 60 days from the closing date. β’ Delivery period must be indicated on the quotation. β’ The lowest or any offer may not be accepted; gdard reserves the right not to award the RFQ.
This is a request for information (RFI) from johannesburg water for emergency repair and replacement of sewer and water infrastructure across the city of johannesburg. The RFI seeks market information to inform an upcoming 36-month tender, focusing on budget, cost-effectiveness, and specific goals. IT is aimed at contractors and service providers capable of emergency civil works, pipe laying, and related infrastructure services.
β’ Submit via email to [email protected] Or upload on the etender portal. β’ Closing date: 29 july 2026 at 13:00. β’ Returnable documents: not specified in the RFI. β’ this is a request for information (RFI), not a tender submission. NO disqualification risks are stated.
The etdp seta is tendering for a service provider to supply and deliver 150 laptops on a once-off basis as part of a hardware refresh cycle. The tender is aimed at IT suppliers who can provide standard business laptops, executive laptops, and a high-specification graphic designer laptop meeting strict technical specifications.
β’ Submit your bid on a USB stick, in a clearly marked envelope with your details and bid reference number. β’ The USB must contain three folders: folder a (administrative requirements), folder b (mandatory requirements), folder c (price and specific goals). β’ NO hard copies accepted. The USB must be couriered or hand-delivered to: etdp seta β gauteng provincial office, 112 main street, 9th floor, johannesburg cbd, 2091. β’ Submissions can be delivered into the tender box between 08h00 and 16h30 monday to friday before the closing date. β’ Late, incomplete, or unsigned bids will not be accepted. β’ Bids must hold good for 120 days. β’ All enquiries must be in writing only to the supply chain manager at [email protected]. Any other communication may lead to disqualification.
This tender is for the diagnosis, repair, and major servicing of the standby diesel generator at the south hill water pump station in johannesburg. IT is a request for quotation from johannesburg water, aimed at qualified service providers with expertise in generator maintenance and repair. The work includes addressing a hammering issue, cleaning the radiator, and performing a full manufacturer-recommended service.
β’ Submit via the e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. β’ Submissions must be in pdf format only (ms word, excel, pictures not allowed). β’ Quotation must be on company letterhead. β’ Ensure all attached mbd forms are fully completed and signed. β’ Late submissions after the closing date and time will not be accepted. 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’ Provide a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit scores zero). β’ Submit a copy of a valid lease agreement or municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days. β’ Provide proof of central supplier database (csd) registration / maaa supplier number. β’ Submit company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders. β’ Where applicable, submit a properly signed joint venture agreement. β’ Mandatory returnable documents include: original valid tax clearance certificate/sars pin, signed declaration of interest (mbd 4), declaration of bidderβs past supply chain management practices (mbd 8), certificate of independent proposal determination (mbd 9), preference points claim form (mbd 6.1).
This tender is for the supply and delivery of a 100m water level (dip) meter to the department of agriculture's directorate: infrastructure support. IT is a request for quotation aimed at suppliers who can provide this specific equipment.
β’ Submit your quotation via email to [email protected]. β’ Closing date and time: 30 july 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be considered. β’ Required returnable documents must accompany your submission: 1. Detailed quotation as per the attached specification. 2. Completed sbd forms. 3. Tax clearance certificate (tcc) or latest full csd report. 4. Certified ID copy. 5. Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. 6. Company registration documents (ck1). 7. Quotation validity period: 60 days. β’ Failure to submit all required documents or to submit by the deadline will disqualify your quotation.
The free state department of public works and infrastructure is seeking construction project management consultants to manage the construction and close-out phases of the morena tshohisi moloi ii primary school in harrismith. This expression of interest is targeted at professional consulting firms registered with the sacpcmp to provide services from stage 5 (construction) to stage 6 (close out).
β’ Submission address: deliver to ground floor (main entrance foyer) at or tambo house (old lebohang building), cnr. St andrews street and markgraaff street, bloemfontein. β’ Closing date and time: 21 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ Bid validity period: 90 calendar days. β’ Document collection: bid documents available from 17 july 2026 via www.etenders.gov.za Or from department SCM offices, room 101b, or tambo house, bloemfontein (a non-refundable r267.00 Cash deposit required for physical collection). β’ Returnable documents: must include all required forms and schedules as listed in the tender document. All sections must be fully completed and signed. β’ Disqualification risks: late submissions, incomplete documents, unsigned forms, digitally completed sections, altered documents, or failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting will lead to disqualification.
This is a three-year tender for the appointment of a panel of service providers to supply travel management services to the north west provincial legislature (nwpl). IT is a request for bid (open tender) aimed at travel agencies and related service providers.
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This tender is for the lease of suitable office space and parking bays for the independent development trust's mpumalanga regional office in nelspruit. IT is aimed at property owners or their authorised agents who can provide a minimum of 428 sqm of grade b or higher office space within a 10km radius of the mbombela civic centre. The initial lease period is 36 months, with an option for the idt to extend for a further 24 months.
β’ Submit one original hard copy bid only. NO email, fax, or electronic submissions. β’ Place bid in the idt tender box at: regional office, 20 corner paul kruger and samora machel, absa square building, nelspruit, mpumalanga. β’ Deadline: 14 august 2026 at 12h00. NO late bids accepted. β’ Divide your submission into three separate parts: returnable documents, proposal, and financial/pricing information. β’ The bid must be complete, for the whole tender, and in line with the detailed specification. Incomplete or partial bids will be disqualified. β’ All pages must be initialled by the bidder. Use black permanent ink; NO pencil, correction fluid, or alterations allowed. β’ All certified documents must be certified not older than 3 months. β’ Include fully completed and signed sbd 1, sbd 4, and sbd 6.1 Forms. β’ Failure to comply with any submission instruction will result in disqualification.
The kwazulu-natal provincial treasury is inviting bids to appoint a panel of legal service providers for a three-year period. This panel will assist the treasury's legal services unit with litigation management, legal opinions, legislative review, contract drafting, and administrative support. The tender is open to professional legal firms and is issued under the preferential procurement policy framework act.
β’ Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 13 august 2026 at 11:00 AM. β’ deposit the bid in the specified bid box on the ground floor at treasury house, 145 chief albert luthuli street, pietermaritzburg, 3200. Bids deposited elsewhere will not be accepted. β’ Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, and late submissions are not accepted. β’ The bid must be complete in all respects. Use the official forms provided (do not retype). β’ Compulsory bid forms to submit include: part a invitation to bid (sbd 1), part b terms and conditions for bidding (sbd 1) and resolution letter or authority to sign the bid, section c declaration that information on central supplier database is correct and up to date, section f bidderβs disclosure (sbd 4). β’ Failure to submit these forms or comply with administrative requirements will result in the bid being considered non-responsive and rejected. β’ Each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope with the bidderβs name and address, bid number, and closing date indicated on the envelope. β’ Bidders must initial every page of the bid document. Alterations must be initialled; use of correcting fluid is prohibited.
This tender is for the refurbishment and reinstatement of support infrastructure for the bravo and charlie apron aircraft docking system at cape town international airport over an 18-month period. IT is issued by the airports company of south africa and is intended for contractors capable of providing civil engineering and construction services.
Returnable documents: the tenderer must submit a priced offer using the prescribed pricing schedules. Failure to submit a priced offer using the prescribed schedules will make the bid liable for disqualification. Do not leave any area blank in the pricing schedules (e.g. If not applicable (n/a) or included in cost elsewhere, indicate accordingly). Corrections must be countersigned. Queries regarding the pricing schedule/s must be sent in writing via email by the query closure date.
This tender is for the appointment of a security service provider to deliver 24/7 guarding services at the kirstenbosch national botanical garden in cape town for a three-year period. IT is aimed at psira-registered security companies with an operational base in the western cape. The service includes access control, patrols, emergency response, and enforcement of garden rules.
β’ Submit bids by 11:00 on 21 august 2026. Late bids will not be considered. β’ Deliver bid documents to the bid box at: biodiversity centre, pretoria national botanical garden, 2 cussonia avenue, brummeria, pretoria. β’ Use official forms provided; do not retype. β’ Include all required sbd forms, duly completed and signed. β’ Submit a fully completed and signed compulsory site briefing session certificate. β’ Bids must be valid for 120 days from the closing date. β’ Failure to submit mandatory documentation will lead to disqualification.
The department of planning, monitoring and evaluation (dpme) is tendering for a travel management agency to provide comprehensive travel services for a period of 36 months, starting october 2026. This tender is for experienced travel management companies capable of handling air travel, accommodation, car rental, and other related services for dpme officials, contractors, and consultants, both domestically and internationally. The successful bidder must deliver consistent, cost-effective services while complying with government travel policies and providing robust online booking and reporting tools.
β’ Submit both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the pricing schedule. In case of discrepancy, the paper copy prevails. β’ Sign all paper copies of the pricing schedule. β’ Complete and submit the transactional fee model offsite templates attached. β’ Do not make any changes to the spreadsheets or alter the formatting of the pricing schedule. β’ Complete only input cells highlighted in green. Do not change any other cells.
Merafong city local municipality invites bids for the appointment of a panel of auditors or external audit firms to provide internal audit services for a three-year period. This tender is aimed at professional audit service providers who can meet municipal compliance and functionality requirements. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and adhere to strict submission and evaluation criteria.
β’ Bid documents are available for a non-refundable fee of r 1,322.62 (VAT inclusive). Proof of payment must be attached. β’ Documents can be collected on weekdays from 07:30 to 15:30 at the SCM offices, corner of 3 halite and gold street, carletonville, 2499. β’ Documents are also available electronically on the etenders portal and merafong city local municipality website. β’ Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope, externally endorsed with the relevant bid number and description. β’ Bids must be deposited in bid box 1 at the revenue section, cnr halite and gold street, carletonville, between 07h30 and 16h00. β’ Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in public. β’ Late, incomplete, unsigned, pencil-written, or faxed/electronic submissions will not be accepted. β’ Bids must be submitted on the original bid documents provided by the municipality. β’ Bids must hold good for 90 working days.
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