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The department of tourism is procuring a media partnership with free state FM to conduct an outside broadcast at gariep forever resort, gariep dam, free state, on 09 september 2026. The package includes 10 pre-event live reads, 4 interviews, and 5 social media posts. Bidders must quote on the entire scope of work and submit by 07 september 2026 at 10h00.
Bids must be delivered to [email protected] Or hand-delivered to tourism house, 17 trevenna street, sunnyside, pretoria 0002 before the closing date and time. Hand-delivered bids must be entered in the register for quotations; failure to do so invalidates the RFQ. late bids will not be considered. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, with all sbd forms completed, signed, and returned. Bidders must not alter the content or sequence of the sbd4 form. Bidders must quote on the entire scope of work; failure to do so may result in NO award. Bidders must indicate the validity period (in days) of their price quotation after the closing date. Returnable documents include: part a & b (bid invitation form and terms and conditions), annexure a (sbd4 β bidder's disclosure), annexure b (proof of ownership by woman), annexure c (proof of ownership by black person(s)), annexure d (b-bbee sworn affidavit for eme/qse or consolidated certificate for joint ventures), and annexure e (quoted price or financial offer). Proof of authority (e.g., Company resolution) must be submitted with the signed bid.
The department of mineral and petroleum resources is appointing a security service provider to render armed security guarding services 24/7 at its north-west regional office in rustenburg for 36 months. The contract requires four armed guards per day (two per shift) with grade c psira certificates, and bidders must pass a mandatory psira/coida compliance gate and a 70% functionality threshold before price is considered under the 80/20 preference system.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and deposited in the bid box at the department of mineral and petroleum resources, trevenna campus, 70 meintjies street, sunnyside, pretoria, 0001. The bid box is open 07h30β16h00, monday to friday. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. Bidders must sign the attendance register at the compulsory briefing session; failure to do so invalidates the bid. Returnable forms and documents include: sbd 1 (invitation to bid, signed as the offer cover page), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), and proof of authority to sign (e.g., Company resolution). Bids must be indexed for ease of reference. One original and one copy of the technical proposal must be submitted. Non-compliance risks: price amendments without signature/initials, use of correction fluid, or completion in coloured ink other than black ink.
The department of water and sanitation seeks a four-year term contractor for mechanical and related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade across its northern operations (limpopo, gauteng, mpumalanga, north west). The contract will be awarded to one bidder per operational area office (tzaneen, hartbeespoort, groblersdal), and bidders must hold CIDB grading 7me or higher, with demonstrated electrical experience or a subcontractor with CIDB ep grading. Attendance at at least one of three compulsory briefing sessions is required before bidding.
Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the entrance of the zwamadaka building, 157 francis baard street, pretoria, or posted to the bid office / tender office, water trading account, department of water and sanitation, private bag x313, pretoria, 0001. Bids close 15 october 2026 at 11:00. Bidders must bring a copy of the bid document to the briefing session and have the certificate of attendance completed by authorised personnel. Returnable forms include the standard sbd forms (invitation to bid, pricing schedule, declarations of interest, preference points, local production, contract form, past SCM practices, independent bid determination) and proof of CIDB grading, as applicable. Bids must be signed and complete; omissions or unsigned forms risk disqualification.
SENTECH limited is appointing a service provider for armed response security services at its schweizer reneke site in north west for a three-year period. Bidders must attend a site visit and submit the required standard forms, including proof of attendance, with their quotation.
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Swartland municipality is procuring security services at the highlands landfill site in malmesbury for the period 1 november 2026 to 30 june 2027. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit on 10 september 2026 and submit sealed tenders by 12h00 on 18 september 2026. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory site visit, as failure to attend will disqualify the bid.
Submit a sealed envelope clearly marked "tender t16.26.27 β Rendering of security services at highlands landfill site" deposited in the tender box at the municipal head offices, cnr of kerk and voortrekker street, malmesbury, before 12h00 on friday 18 september 2026. - Late, electronic, faxed, or telephonic tenders will not be accepted. - Returnable documents: completed annexure mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), original or certified b-bbee status level verification certificate, proof of locality, and all other relevant documentation as specified in the bid documents.
Construction of inspection manholes on existing sewer house connections at smitville (barrydale) for swellendam municipality. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1ce or higher and attend a compulsory site inspection meeting before submitting a quotation.
Quotations must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the quotation number and description, and placed in the municipal quotation box at the supply chain management offices, 11 lind street, swellendam, before 11h00 on 18 september 2026. - Quotations may only be submitted on the prescribed documents and must include a valid tax compliance status pin issued by SARS. - late quotations and quotations received by email or facsimile will not be considered. - The quotation box is open 24/7; the opening is 10cm high and 33cm wide. - Bids must remain valid for 84 days from the closing date.
Swellendam municipality invites tenders for the installation and construction of a bulk water pipeline to railton pumpstation. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4ce or higher and attend a compulsory site inspection. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with a minimum functionality score of 70% required.
Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, and placed in the municipal tender box at the supply chain management offices, 11 lind street, swellendam before 11h00 on friday, 25 september 2026. Tenders may only be submitted on the prescribed tender documents. Late tenders and tenders received by e-mail or facsimile will not be considered. The tender box is open 24/7; the opening is 10cm high and 33cm wide. Bids must remain valid for 84 days from the closing date. Returnable documents: - prescribed tender documents (completed and signed). - Valid tax clearance certificate and tax compliance status pin from SARS. - any other forms specified in the tender document pack.
The road accident fund (raf) seeks a suitable service provider to deliver employee wellness services at its mafikeng office in north west. The procurement follows the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, and bidders must complete the sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form to claim preference points.
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Nama khoi local municipality invites formal written quotations for the supply and delivery of 100 minky blankets (150 x 200 cm) and school socks in white and grey for boys and girls, with delivery to springbok. The quotation is subject to the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points allocated for black ownership and locality, and bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and submit an original tax clearance certificate.
Returnable documents must be completed and submitted as per the invitation to bid, including all mandatory forms and attachments. Bids not complying with submission requirements or received after the closing time may be disqualified.
TRANSNET rail infrastructure manager seeks a supplier to manufacture and deliver 60,000 metres of 80mmΒ² hard-drawn copper catenary wire, conforming to SANS 182-1, to the saldanha depot on a once-off basis. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 80 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation, and the wire is designated for 90% local content.
Bids must be submitted electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (tdps) at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/. Bidders must register on the portal, log an intent to bid, and upload bid documents against the tender. Each upload is limited to 30mb; multiple uploads are permitted. All pricing must be completed electronically on the portal; paper pricing schedules will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; TRANSNET is not liable for bidder's technical challenges. Late submissions will not be accepted. Each company must register and submit under its own profile; NO company may submit on behalf of another. Joint ventures may submit through any jv partner's profile. All pages of bid documents must be signed, stamped, and dated before uploading. All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be returned with the proposal. Returnable forms include: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), RFP declaration certificate of acquaintance & breach of law form, RFP declaration and breach of law form, RFP clarification request form, specific goals points claim form, protection of personal information form, local content and production scoring schedule, delivery lead time scoring schedule, transnet's general bid conditions, transnet's supplier integrity pact, and non-disclosure agreement. Bidders must also submit proof of authority (e.g., Company resolution) for the signatory. Bids must be lodged on time; failure to submit all required documents or a priced offer will result in disqualification.
The road accident fund (raf) requires a service provider to supply security guarding services at its kimberley customer service centre for a period not exceeding six months. Bidders must submit a completed and signed bidder's disclosure form (sbd 4) with their quotation, and must not be listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers.
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Swellendam municipality is procuring the supply and installation of a fence and gate at the suurbraak landfill site. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1sq pe or higher and attend a compulsory site inspection. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory site inspection, without which a bid will be non-responsive.
Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, and placed in the municipal tender box at the supply chain management offices, 11 lind street, swellendam, before 11h00 on 25 september 2026. Tenders may only be submitted on the prescribed tender documents and must include the SARS tax compliance status pin. Late tenders and tenders received by email or fax will not be considered. The tender box is open 24/7; its opening is 10cm high and 33cm wide. Bids must remain valid for 84 days from the closing date. Failure to supply all supplementary information and documentation may render the tender non-responsive.
The garden route district municipality seeks a service provider to renew its sophos subscription licences for a one-year period, covering device encryption, phish threat, intercept x advanced, and xgs 2300 xstream protection. The current licences expire on 29 november 2026. Bidders must submit firm prices valid for 60 days, include VAT, and comply with mandatory csd registration, SARS tcs pin, and b-bbee documentation requirements.
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number and title, deposited in the bid box at the garden route district municipality, 54 york street, george, 6530, by 11:00 on 29 september 2026. Faxed, e-mailed and late bids will not be accepted. Bids may be delivered by hand, courier, or post at the bidder's risk. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and attached): - mbd 1 (invitation to bid) β bidder details and offer cover page. - Mbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule β firm prices) β firm prices only. - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest) β discloses any connection to state employees. - Mbd 5 (declaration for procurement above r10 million) β required if the contract value exceeds r10 million. - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) β claims b-bbee and locality points. - Mbd 7.1 (Formal contract for services) β to be signed by the successful bidder. - Mbd 8 (declaration of past SCM practices) β discloses past supply chain practices. - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination) β certifies NO collusion. - Authority of signatory β board resolution authorising the signatory. - Current municipal certificate or lease agreement β proof of municipal account. - Annexure a: past experience. Disqualification risks: - any returnable form left unsigned or omitted. - Unauthorised alteration of the bid document. - Bids from persons in the service of the state. - Bidders or directors with municipal arrears over three months. - Failure to submit a valid SARS tcs pin or csd number. - Failure to submit a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit.
The department of water and sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of rip rap materials for the riviersonderend gws β theewaterskloof dam, construction south, in the western cape. Bidders must source the material within 110 km from villiersdorp and provide proof of a quarry agreement or a financial institution arrangement of at least r450 000. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory submission of rip rap samples within 5 days of request, without which the bid will be non-responsive.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope endorsed with the bid number and title, and the bidder's name, deposited in the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, daljosaphat, paarl, or delivered to the supply chain management office, by 11:00 on 17 september 2026. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and all spaces must be completed. The bid must be signed by an authorised person, with proof of authority (e.g., Board resolution) submitted. The original bid, covering letter, and supporting documents must be sealed together. Bids must not be separated or pages detached. Returnable forms include: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), csd report, SARS tax clearance letter and pin, cipc certificate, b-bbee certificate, letter of appointment/board resolution, and either a source supplier/quarry agreement (within 110 km from villiersdorp) or company profile if the bidder is the source, or proof of financial institution agreement of r450 000 or more. For preference claims, include percentage ownership affidavit (annexure 1) and location of enterprise affidavit (annexure 2) with proof of premises. Failure to submit any required document may render the bid invalid.
This request for quotation seeks a supplier to provide one agilent high sensitivity d1000 screentape assay and one agilent high sensitivity d1000 reagents pack, for use with the agilent tapestation system at iziko south african museum in cape town. Quotes are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points go to price and 20 to specific goals, and 20 specific-goal points can be secured solely through 50% or more black ownership. Bidders must submit their quotes by email before 11h00 on 11 september 2026.
Quotes and accompanying documentation must be emailed to [email protected], [email protected] And [email protected] Before the closing time. The signed RFQ document and all required administrative documents must be included; failure to supply any may lead to the quote not being considered. Any alteration to the RFQ document other than completing bidder details and tendered price may render the submission non-responsive.
This tender requests quotations for the delivery and supply of renovation services in the western cape. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled at the hermanus harbor house. Interested suppliers must attend the briefing to be eligible to submit a quotation.
Quotations must be submitted by email to [email protected] Before the closing date and time; late submissions are not accepted. The quotation must be on the company's letterhead and include VAT per item, correct banking details, item descriptions, validity period, contact details, and the csd maaa number. Bidders must indicate delivery timelines and quotation expiry date; unless otherwise stated, quotations are valid for 90 days from the RFQ close. NO goods or services may be delivered before an official order is received from the department. Failure to deliver within agreed timelines may result in order cancellation and possible inclusion on the database of restricted suppliers. Returnable forms: sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure) and sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) must be completed and signed. All delivery costs and applicable taxes must be included in the bid price.
Artscape seeks quotations for the supply of 24 flame-retardant and acid-resistant cotton canvas jackets and 24 matching trousers (PPE) for its maintenance department, with delivery to df malan street, foreshore, cape town. Bidders must be registered on the csd, submit a b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit and SARS tax status pin, and complete the attached sbd forms. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with price scored out of 80 and b-bbee status level contributing up to 20 points.
Submit the RFQ by email to [email protected] And [email protected] Before 13:00 on 07 september 2026. Documents should be returned in pdf format. The following must be submitted with the quotation: b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, SARS tax number and status pin, and completed sbd4, sbd6.1, Sbd8 and sbd9 forms. Brochures or catalogues may be submitted. All prices must be firm and VAT inclusive.
The national regulator for compulsory specifications (nrcs) seeks a service provider to print, supply and deliver security certificates for the food and associated industries in cape town. The contract covers 20,000 continuous hologram certificates (perforated and numbered) and 10,000 numbered-only certificates, both a4 size on honey 95gsm security paper with uv fibres and chemical reactive features. Bidders must submit a detailed quotation on letterhead, be csd-registered, and complete all mandatory sbd forms; failure to meet specifications leads to immediate disqualification.
Quotations must be e-mailed to [email protected]; Hand-delivered quotations will not be accepted. The completed bid document must be submitted in a file with dividers between every schedule, numbered as per the bid document checklist. Failure to attach a detailed quotation on letterhead, or to meet the required specification, leads to disqualification. Late quotations will not be accepted. Returnable forms: sbd 1 (invitation to bid, signed as cover page), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule β firm prices), sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), and proof of csd registration.
Iziko museums of south africa is procuring photography and videography services for the arab priest exhibition opening on 23 september 2026 and the in_herit festival on heritage day, 24 september 2026, including event photography, 4k videography, drone footage, selfie stations and 360 photobooth activations. Bidders must submit a fixed, all-inclusive lump sum quotation valid for 60 days, with the 80/20 preference point system applying and price weighted at 80 points. The most consequential requirement is that all administrative documents, including a current csd report, tax status verification pin, b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, and signed sbd 4 and sbd 6.1 Forms, must be submitted with the quotation or the bid may be disqualified.
Quotations and accompanying documentation must be emailed to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] And [email protected]. The onus is on the bidder to ensure complete email documents are received by iziko by the closing date and time. Any alterations to the tender document other than filling in the bidder's details and tender price will automatically disqualify the bidder. Returnable documents: signed RFQ document; sbd 4 (declaration of interest) and sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) included in the RFQ; csd report not older than the advert date with supplier number and company details; tax status verification pin with tax registration number; detailed pricing structure on company letterhead; valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure to supply any of the administrative documents may lead to the quote not being considered. Bids received after the closing date and time, or from suppliers not registered on the csd or with non-compliant tax status, may be disqualified.
The castle control board (ccb) requires a service provider for the once-off professional printing and production of its marketing and advertising materials, including feather banners, backdrop banners, x-banners, business cards, an information board, and 50,000 brochures. Bidders must submit a complete hardcopy proposal by 17 september 2026 at 10h00, with all pre-qualification documents and a priced schedule covering every listed item, as failure to price any product will result in disqualification.
Submission must be hardcopy in a sealed envelope marked with reference CCB2026/09/01, delivered by hand/courier to the castle of good hope reception (corner castle & darling street, cape town, 8001) or by post to castle control board, p.O Box 1, cape town, 8000, before closing date and time. Submission times at reception: 09h30β16h00. Bids must be submitted in one copy of each file, in the order requested: file 1 β technical file (pre-qualification documents and checklist); file 2 β price and preference points claims (pricing schedule, preference point claims, quotation). Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened where practicable. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal addressing all functionality criteria, proof of competency and expertise, rates structure, and all pre-qualification documents. At least three (3) favourable reference letters from previous work, not older than 36 months, must be submitted. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): sbd 1 (invitation to bid), tax clearance certificate, pricing schedule, sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 8 (declaration of past supply chain management practices), sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), csd report, company registration certificate, b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. Non-submission of any pre-qualification document may result in disqualification. Amendments to bid conditions or counter conditions may invalidate the proposal. Bidders must not contact any ccb employee other than the named enquiry contacts; doing so may lead to disqualification.
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