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This tender is for the receipting of municipal account payments on behalf of the nelson mandela bay municipality. IT is a request for quotation seeking a service provider to handle these payment transactions. The tender is open to suppliers registered on the municipality's database.
β’ Tenders must be submitted by 11:00am on 27 august 2026. β’ Submit in sealed envelopes, clearly stating the contract number and description. β’ Place in the tender box at either supply chain management offices, harrower road north end, gqeberha, or at 17 sellick street, kariega, between 8:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. β’ Bids must be submitted only on the original stamped bid documentation provided by the nmbm β not to be re-typed or copied. β’ Late tenders will not be accepted. β’ Tenders will be publicly opened shortly after 11:00 on the applicable thursday at both submission venues. β’ Tenderers arriving 10 minutes late will not be allowed into a clarification meeting. β’ The council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
This tender from the nelson mandela bay municipality seeks professional services, delivered via a consortium, joint venture, or multi-disciplinary practice, for a storeroom project at the traffic hq in sidwell. IT is aimed at qualified professional service providers who can work in collaborative structures.
β’ Tenders must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly stating the contract number and description. β’ Submit to the tender box at either supply chain management offices, harrower road north end, gqeberha, or supply chain management purchase offices, 17 sellick street, kariega. β’ Submission hours: 8:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. β’ Deadline: 27 august 2026 at 11:00am. β’ Bids must be submitted only on the original stamped bid documentation provided by nmbm β not to be re-typed or copied. β’ Late tenders will not be accepted. β’ Tenders will be publicly opened shortly after 11:00 on the applicable thursday at both submission venues.
This tender is for professional services related to water conservation and water demand management for the nelson mandela bay municipality. IT is a request for quotation aimed at service providers who can help manage and reduce water usage.
β’ Submit your tender in a sealed envelope, clearly stating the contract number and description. β’ Place the tender in the tender box at either supply chain management offices, harrower road north end, gqeberha, or at supply chain management purchase offices, 17 sellick street, kariega. β’ Submission hours are 8:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. β’ The closing deadline is 11:00am on 27 august 2026. β’ Tenders will be publicly opened shortly after 11:00 on the applicable thursday at both locations. β’ Late tenders will not be accepted. β’ You must submit only on the original stamped bid documentation provided by the nmbm β do not re-type or copy. β’ Failure to attend a compulsory site meeting or briefing session (if applicable) will result in disqualification.
Foskor is seeking a service provider for a three-year labour contract to perform repair and maintenance on vibratory screens and relining of secondary crusher components at its phalaborwa mine in limpopo. The contract involves providing all necessary labour, supervision, tools, materials, and site establishment to ensure continuous operation of the plant's equipment. This tender is aimed at experienced contractors capable of managing on-site workshops and complying with strict safety and quality standards.
β’ Submit your bid by 12:00 on 18 august 2026. Late bids will not be considered. β’ Submit both a hard copy and a USB flash drive containing an exact duplicate of your bid. The hard copy will supersede if there is a discrepancy. β’ Hard copies must be delivered in a sealed envelope with the bid number and subject marked on the front, and your return address on the reverse. Deliver to: foskor phalaborwa head office, 27 selati street, moshate office building, phalaborwa, 1389. β’ You may also email your submission to [email protected] Before the closing time. The email subject must read: 'FOSPHB-RFP-00-26/27β three-year labour contract for the repair and maintenance of vibratory screens, and relining of secondary crusher components.' Do not copy the buyer. File size must not exceed 5mb; split into multiple emails if necessary. β’ You must attend the compulsory briefing session on 29 july 2026 at 10:00 AM at foskor phalaborwa mine, crushers boardroom in the plant. Wear PPE. failure to attend results in disqualification. β’ All returnable documents listed in the RFP must be submitted. Failure to submit mandatory documents leads to disqualification. Failure to submit other documents may also lead to disqualification. β’ Complete all official bid forms provided by foskor. Do not use your own formats. Only use additional pages on your letterhead if insufficient space, and cross-reference in the RFP. β’ all alterations to bid prices must be done by deleting incorrect figures, inserting correct ones, and initialling the changes. Failure to do this may lead to items being excluded from award. β’ Prices must be in south african rand (ZAR). prices quoted 'subject to confirmation' will not be considered. β’ After the closing date, you may only communicate with the general manager procurement. Unauthorised communication with other foskor officials can lead to disqualification. β’ Foskor reserves the right to conduct post-tender negotiations with shortlisted bidders.
This is a request for proposal for a three-year maintenance support service contract for fire detection and suppression systems on high-risk conveyors and in lubrication rooms at foskor's crusher department in limpopo. The service requires certified technicians to perform monthly inspections, testing, and emergency response. The contract is intended for qualified service providers who can ensure system reliability and compliance with strict safety standards.
β’ Submit your bid before the closing date and time: 18 august 2026 at 12h00. Late bids will not be considered. β’ Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope with the bid number and subject marked on the front. The return address must be on the reverse side. β’ Use official foskor bid forms and formats. Do not submit your own terms and conditions. β’ All mandatory returnable documents listed in the RFP must be submitted with your bid. Failure to submit mandatory documents results in disqualification. β’ Failure to submit other required schedules/documents may also lead to disqualification. β’ Ensure all alterations to bid prices are initialled by the person signing the bid documents. β’ Bids must be in rand (ZAR), unless otherwise specified. β’ Prices quoted must be firm and not subject to confirmation. β’ After the closing date, only communicate with the general manager procurement. β’ Unauthorised communication about bids between respondents and foskor officials during the evaluation period may lead to disqualification.
The south african weather service is requesting a quotation for a once-off space planning service at its cape town weather office. This tender is for a consultancy service provider to assist with the planning. The estimated total value of the service is r 100,000.
β’ The tender is for a once-off space planning consultancy service at the cape town weather office, oval park building. β’ The detailed requirement and scope of work are contained in the attached annexure h. β’ The estimated and approved total value for this service is r 100,000.00. β’ The tender closing date is 5 august 2026 at 11:00. β’ The tender type is a request for quotation issued by the south african weather service in the western cape.
This tender is for the supply, installation, and configuration of a comprehensive ICT network solution for the limpopo department of social development. IT targets qualified suppliers to deliver structured cabling, network switches, wireless access points, and fibre optic infrastructure across the department's head office and district offices. The project includes a mandatory five-year warranty and requires completion within four weeks of award.
- Submit your bid response via the sita-supplier oracle ERP portal at www.suppliers.sita.co.za. - The bid closing date is 26 august 2026 at 11:00 AM (south african time). - You must tick a box in the submission sequence to confirm your bid response has been submitted correctly. - Bidders must complete the bid pricing schedule in the excel spreadsheet format provided. - All queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Ndlambe local municipality invites one suitably qualified, experienced, and established contractor to bid for the construction of the port alfred sewerage pump station upgrades: phase 4. The tender involves purchasing a hard copy document and submitting a sealed bid by the deadline. This project is for upgrading sewerage pump station infrastructure.
β’ Tender documents are hard copy only and must be purchased. β’ A non-refundable cash deposit of r295.12 (Incl. VAT) is required for the tender document. β’ The tender document must be purchased prior to the tender clarification meeting. β’ Hard copy tender documents will only be issued to tenderers who produce a receipt obtained from the ndlambe municipality traffic department, pascoe crescent, port alfred, 6170. β’ Completed tender documents, supporting documents and externally endorsed documents must be placed in sealed envelopes. β’ Envelopes must be marked: βinvitation to tender β T01-2526 port alfred sewerage pump station upgrades: phase 4β. β’ Submit the sealed envelope to the tender box at the supply chain management unit office, 44 campbell street, port alfred. β’ Submission deadline is monday, 24 august 2026 at 12h00. β’ Late submissions, unmarked bids, faxed, e-mailed or copied tender documents, falsified documents, and incomplete bids will not be accepted and will be disqualified. β’ Envelopes not marked as indicated will not be opened and such bids will be disqualified. β’ Tenders will be opened at the supply chain management unit at 12h05 on monday, 24 august 2026.
The eastern cape department of public works and infrastructure invites tenders for a three-year term contract for the maintenance and repair of lifts at various department properties within the buffalo city metropolitan municipality. The contract is aimed at experienced service providers with suitable personnel and the necessary CIDB grading. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with specific regulatory and administrative requirements.
β’ Submit in sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender number SCMU5-26/27-0040 and full title. β’ Deposit in the bid box at department of public works & infrastructure, qhasana building, independence avenue, bhisho, 5605. β’ Closing date and time: 18 august 2026 at 11:00 AM. late, faxed, emailed, or electronic submissions will not be accepted. β’ You are responsible for ensuring delivery to the correct location and on time; the department will not accept responsibility for wrong delivery. β’ Use only the official tender documentation issued; NO alternative offers are allowed. β’ Must include original plus required copies of the tender offer. β’ Mandatory returnable documents include: completed form of offer and acceptance, sbd 1, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Compulsory enterprise questionnaire, proof of csd registration, valid CIDB grading certificate (4si or higher), sanas accredited lift mechanic certificate, and fully priced bills of quantities. β’ Joint ventures must submit separate enterprise questionnaires, csd reports, and a joint venture agreement. β’ Tender validity period is 120 days.
SASSA invites registered credit bureaux to provide income testing services for verifying the financial circumstances of social grant applicants and beneficiaries. The contract is for five years and requires both real-time API verification for daily onboarding and batch processing for periodic assessments. This tender is aimed at service providers who can support sassa's mandate to ensure grants are paid to eligible individuals.
β’ Submit a physical bid document to the tender box at SASSA head office, ground floor, 501 prodinsa building, cnr steve biko (beatrix) and pretorius streets, arcadia, pretoria. β’ Also submit an electronic duplicate via the e-tender portal (https://etenders.treasury.gov.za/). β’ The content of both physical and electronic proposals must be identical; any discrepancy will lead to disqualification. β’ NO cloud-based links, email submissions, or externally hosted documents will be accepted. β’ Bids must be delivered by the stipulated closing time; late bids will not be considered. β’ All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not to be re-typed) or as prescribed in the bid document. β’ The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (sbd7).
This tender is for the appointment of a security service provider to deliver 24/7 security guarding services at the pretoria national botanical garden for a period of three years. IT is aimed at psira-registered security companies capable of protecting the premises, personnel, assets, and visitors from criminal activities. The successful bidder will manage access control, patrols, and emergency response across the garden's landscaped and estate areas.
β’ Submit bid documents to the bid box at the biodiversity centre, pretoria national botanical garden, 2 cussonia avenue, brummeria pretoria. β’ Closing date: 18 august 2026 at 11:00am. Late bids will not be considered. β’ Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not retyped) or as prescribed in the bid document. β’ The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (sbd7). β’ Failure to comply with submission requirements may render the bid invalid.
This is a request for quotation from the national museum bloemfontein for the once-off supply and delivery of vacuum and extension code reels. IT is open to any person or company to bid, provided they meet the compliance requirements. Bidders must submit a completed sbd 4 disclosure form as part of their offer.
β’ Submit your quote via email to [email protected] By 15h00 on 31 july 2026. β’ Your submission must include the following compulsory documents: - at least three written, contactable reference letters, purchase orders, or appointment letters. - Completed and signed sbd form 4. - Proof of tax compliance: a valid SARS tax pin. - A csd supplier report proving registration on the central supplier database. - Evidence of conformance to the technical specifications. β’ Non-compliance with these compulsory requirements will lead to disqualification. β’ A grace period of at least 7 days may be granted to a preferred provider to rectify tax non-compliance; failure to do so results in disqualification. β’ Your price quotation must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days.
The road accident fund (raf) is requesting quotations for pest control services at its bloemfontein office, with treatments scheduled every three months. This tender is aimed at service providers capable of performing regular, scheduled pest control. Bidders must be prepared to handle raf's confidential information and comply with strict data protection and security requirements.
Pest control services must be provided to the raf bloemfontein office in two intervals, every three months. The service provider will handle raf's confidential, private, personal, or sensitive information and must comply with the protection of personal information act. The service provider must implement comprehensive technical and organisational security measures, including secure document handling, transportation, storage, and access controls. The service provider's premises must have physical security measures, including a secure perimeter, controlled access, surveillance, and fire suppression systems. The service provider must have robust cybersecurity measures, including encryption, network security, and an incident response plan for data breaches. The service provider is responsible for ensuring any subcontractors or third parties adhere to the same data protection and cybersecurity standards. Raf reserves the right to audit and monitor the service provider's compliance and to conduct security screening of company directors and resources.
The KZN department of public works invites quotations to connect electricity from the main building to house 40 temple street for the department of COGTA at wadley house in pietermaritzburg. This is a construction-related service with a contract period of three months. The tender is aimed at contractors registered on the central suppliers database with the appropriate CIDB grading.
β’ Submit quotations to: KZN department of public works, umgungundlovu district office, 18 prince alfred street, pietermaritzburg. β’ Documents are available for collection during working hours (09:00 to 15:00) from 22/07/2026 to 24/07/2026. β’ closing date: 29/07/2026 at 11:00. β’ Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Faxed or emailed bids are not accepted. β’ Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are contained in the quotation document.
The kwazulu-natal department of public works invites quotations for construction and repair work at three properties on temple street in pietermaritzburg. The project involves installing a new palisade fence, covered parking, a ramp, and burglar guards, and is intended for contractors with a CIDB grading of 2gb or higher. The contract period is three months.
β’ Submit quotations to: KZN department of public works, umgungundlovu district office, 18 prince alfred street, pietermaritzburg. β’ Closing time: 11:00am. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Faxed or e-mailed bids are not accepted. β’ Quotation document cost: r190.00 (Non-refundable). β’ Payment must be made before collection via absa bank (account NO: 4121941044, business cheque account, branch code: 632005, reference NO. 14074037). NO eft payment accepted. β’ Provide proof of payment upon document collection. β’ Documents available from 22/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, during working hours 09h00 to 15h00. β’ Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment are contained in the quotation document.
This tender is for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and a 3-year maintenance contract of dental equipment for the phelophepa healthcare train, operated by TRANSNET. IT is aimed at suppliers capable of providing new medical equipment and comprehensive long-term service support. The procurement follows transnet's standard open tender process.
β’ Submit a clause-by-clause response indicating compliance to each section of the specification. β’ Submit a design proposal. β’ Submit technical specifications/datasheets for all products in annexure a (original oem literature). β’ Submit a maintenance methodology for the 3-year contract. β’ Submit valid oem accreditation certificates for maintenance and repairs. β’ Submit expected minimum product life cycle for each product in annexure a. β’ Submit a complete set of documentation: 2x hard copy and 1x soft copy (USB or secure link) of operating manuals, maintenance manuals, fault finding, installation instructions, and calibration procedures. β’ Submit approved drawings of tapping plate requirements for coach integration. β’ Any deviations from the specification must be communicated for review. β’ Technical queries must be made through the procurement officer in charge.
TRANSNET soc ltd is seeking a supplier to provide rims and tyres used on 90t trailers on a once-off basis. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the goods to transnet's specified location in kwazulu-natal. The tender is open to all eligible bidders, and the evaluation criteria will include compliance with the general bid conditions and the issued rfx document.
Returnable documents required: - warranty documentation for a minimum period of 1 year. - Specification sheet(s) proving load and speed ratings of the rims. - Detailed drawing of the rims.
The road accident fund (raf) is seeking a service provider to offer professional massage services to 180 raf employees over a period of three days. This request for quotation is aimed at suitably qualified and experienced service providers.
β’ Submit your quotation via email to: [email protected]. β’ Use RFQ number pr10117332 as your reference. β’ Late submissions will not be considered. β’ Complete and sign all required annexures (standard bidding documents). β’ Collusive behaviour or submitting multiple proposals from related companies will result in disqualification.
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) is seeking a qualified occupational health, safety and environmental (ohse) agent to oversee all she-related activities for the PRASA train control system design and construct (d&c) project in the kwazulu-natal region over a six-month period. The successful bidder must supply a registered construction health and safety agent (prchsa) and two construction health and safety officers (prchsos), all with valid sacpcmp registration. This RFQ is open to professional service providers registered on the central supplier database who meet the mandatory technical, staffing, and compliance requirements.
β’ Submit bid by hand delivery to umjantshi house, 30 wolmaraans, braamfontein, johannesburg before the closing date and time. β’ Late bids will not be accepted. β’ Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not retyped) or as prescribed in the bid document. β’ Ensure you sign the submission register. β’ Returnable documents are mandatory; failure to provide them will result in disqualification. β’ Do not include documents or references to other quotations; any additional conditions must be in an accompanying letter. β’ Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. β’ Do not canvass any SCM officer or PRASA employee between closing date and award; this will lead to disqualification. β’ Changes to quotations after the closing date and time will not be considered.
This is a request for quotation from johannesburg water for the supply of materials and repair of damaged manholes, pavement, and storm water drains. IT is intended for construction contractors with CIDB gb 1 or higher grading who can provide the specified materials and execute the civil works.
β’ Submit your quotation exclusively via the e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Follow the portal's step-by-step guide for submission. β’ Your quotation must be submitted as a pdf document on your company letterhead. Ms word, excel, or picture files are not accepted. β’ Late submissions will not be accepted. Ensure you submit before the closing date and time. β’ You must attach all compulsory returnable documents. Failure to include any will lead to disqualification. β’ The compulsory returnable documents are: 1. Original valid tax clearance certificate or valid SARS pin. 2. Certified/original/valid BBBEE certificate or a compliant sworn affidavit. 3. Municipal rates and taxes account statement not older than 90 days and not in arrears. 4. Signed declaration of interest form (mbd 4). 5. Declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8). 6. Certificate of independent bid determination (mbd 9). 7. Proof of csd registration / maaa supplier number. 8. Preference points claim form (mbd 6.1). 9. Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders. β’ Ensure all attached mbd forms are fully completed and signed. β’ Your total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%, paye, income tax, uif, sdl). Failure to include taxes will lead to disqualification. β’ You must provide a signed reference letter on your letterhead as proof of having done a similar project before. β’ If applicable, submit a properly signed joint venture agreement. β’ For technical support with the e-tender portal, contact the etenders contact centre at +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected].
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