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This is a request for quotation from the national department of environment, forestry and fisheries to establish a panel of suppliers for food safety testing of cultured fish over a thirty-six (36) month period. IT is intended for accredited laboratories or testing service providers with the capability to perform food safety analyses on aquaculture (cultured fish) products. The tender is administered in the western cape with a closing date of 7 august 2026.
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This tender is for the supply and delivery of 110,000 rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition to the kwazulu-natal department of transport. IT is a request for quotation open to suppliers who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements. The tender is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act and associated regulations.
• Submit your bid by the closing date and time: 7 august 2026 at 11h00. • Deliver bids to the bid box at: department of transport, head office, inkosi mhlabunzima maphumulo house, 172 burger street, pietermaritzburg, 3201. • Use only the official bid forms provided; do not retype them. Photocopies are allowed but must bear an original signature. • Bids must be complete and submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number (ZNQ00491/00000/00/HOD/GEN/26/T), your name/address, and the closing date. • Late bids, bids sent by post/courier after the deadline, or bids submitted by fax/telegram will not be considered. • Ensure all required documents are included, such as tax compliance proof (SARS pin or csd number), b-bbee certificate/affidavit, and signed declarations (sbd forms). • Alterations to bid documents must be initialled; use of correcting fluid is prohibited. • Failure to comply with any submission requirement may render your bid invalid.
This is a request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the limpopo provincial treasury for the servicing, diagnosis, and regassing of air conditioners across three government buildings: ismini, talas, and finance house. IT is aimed at qualified hvac/air-conditioning service providers capable of delivering maintenance and refrigerant services at these limpopo-based facilities. Bidders must submit their quotations by the stated closing date in accordance with the returnable document requirements.
Returnable documents: (the document lists returnable documents but the specific items could not be extracted from the available source).
The electoral commission of south africa is inviting bids for the provision of prefabricated office accommodation for lepelle nkumpi. The successful tenderer will be required to provide firm tender prices and delivery periods, and must comply with the broad-based black economic empowerment act and other relevant legislation. The tender is open to all qualified bidders, and the evaluation criteria include the 80/20 preference point system.
Bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope or suitable container, with their company name and the tender reference number (IEC/LP-03/2026) written on the envelope/container. Bids must be delivered to the electoral commission's office at election house, riverside office park, 1303 heuwel avenue, centurion, before the closing date and time specified. The electoral commission will not accept bids submitted via facsimile, email, or any other electronic means.
This tender is for the supply and delivery of customised trophies, medals, plaques, and related award items for joburg city theatres' events, ceremonies, and recognition programmes. IT is aimed at qualified manufacturers or suppliers who can provide high-quality, branded products on an as-and-when-required basis. The successful bidder will be appointed for a three-year period.
• Submit your bid in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description, and your company name and address. • Deliver to the tender box at joburg theatre complex, 1st floor, loveday street, braamfontein, by 12:00 on 11 august 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. • Use the official tender forms provided; do not retype or re-draft them. Complete all sections in black ink. • Include all compulsory returnable documents: mbd1 (invitation to bid), mbd2 (tax clearance), mbd3.1 (Pricing schedule), mbd4 (declaration of interest), mbd6.1 (Preference points claim), mbd8 (past SCM practices), mbd9 (independent bid determination), authority to sign, record of addenda. • Provide proof of entity registration (cipc), SARS tax pin/vat registration, csd summary report (not older than 30 days), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit for emes/qses. • Submit a current municipal rates and taxes invoice for your office (not in arrears >90 days) or a certified lease agreement with utility bill. If operating from a residential address, provide an affidavit. • Provide audited annual financial statements or current financial statements if not legally required to audit. • Provide a valid letter of good standing from the compensation fund (coida) or a coida tender letter if you have NO employees. • Provide certified copies of id/passport for directors/members. • Bids must remain valid for at least 120 days after the closing date. • Telegraphic, postal, fax, and email submissions are not accepted. • Improper lobbying of officials or councillors will result in immediate disqualification and blacklisting.
The tender is for the provision of environmental waste management services in the northern grid (limpopo) for a period of 3 years on an as-and-when-required basis. The services include oil spill clean-up, drainage of septic tanks, and removal and disposal of hazardous materials. The contract will be based on the nec3 term service contract, and the successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to health, safety, and the environment.
Provision of environmental waste management services in the northern grid (limpopo) for a period of 3 years compliance with the nec3 term service contract and all applicable laws and regulations submission of a completed c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance as a returnable document delivery of required securities, bonds, guarantees, and proof of insurance within two weeks of receiving the signed agreement adherence to specific quality assurance requirements and evaluation criteria compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including asbestos handling and disposal
The tourism organization is seeking quotes for the training of an executive programme in gauteng. This request for quotation is open to suppliers who can provide education services. The closing date for submissions is 29 july 2026 at 11:00.
Returnable documents: - the document states returnable documents are required but does not specify what they are.
Joburg city theatres (jct) is appointing a panel of service providers to facilitate strategic planning sessions and develop related documents on an 'as and when required' basis for three years. This tender is for experienced facilitators and consultants who can support jct's management and board in creating strategic plans, business plans, and departmental operational plans. The successful panel will also provide professional design, editing, and proofreading services for key organisational reports.
• Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description, and your company name and address. • Deliver the bid to the tender box at joburg theatre, 1st floor reception area, 163 civic boulevard (previously loveday street), braamfontein. • The closing date is 11 august 2026 at 12h00. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. • You must use the official tender forms provided; do not retype or re-draft them. Complete all forms in black ink. • Attach all compulsory returnable documents. Missing or incomplete documents will lead to disqualification. • Required documents include: mbd1, mbd2 (tax clearance), mbd3.1 (Pricing), mbd4, mbd6.1 (Preference points), mbd8, mbd9, authority to sign, and record of addenda. • Additional mandatory documents: cipc registration proof, SARS tax pin/vat certificate, csd report (not older than 30 days), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes), municipal rates/lease/affidavit for business premises, audited financial statements (or certified latest statements), letter of good standing from compensation fund (or affidavit if NO employees), and certified ids/passports of directors/owners. • Telegraphic, postal, fax, or email bids will not be accepted. • The bid must remain valid for at least 120 days after the closing date. • Ensure all pricing is in south african rand, VAT inclusive, and firm (NO price escalation).
The joburg city theatres invites bids for the supply and delivery of commercial kitchen and front-of-house operating equipment on an 'as and when needed' basis for a period of 36 months. The successful bidder will be required to supply high-quality hospitality equipment to support jct's restaurants, theatre bars, kitchens, banqueting facilities, conference venues, and catering operations. The contract aims to establish a panel of approved suppliers, ensure uninterrupted availability of equipment, and procure quality equipment at competitive prices.
• Submit your bid in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description, plus your name and address. • Deliver to the tender box at joburg theatre complex, 1st floor, loveday street, braamfontein, by 12h00 on 24 august 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. • Use the official tender forms; do not retype or use mechanical devices. Complete in black ink. • Include all compulsory documents: mbd1, mbd2 (tax clearance), mbd3.1 (Pricing), mbd4, mbd6.1 (Preference points), mbd8, mbd9, certificate of authority, record of addenda, and the checklist. • Additional required documents: proof of entity registration (cipc), SARS tax pin and VAT registration, csd summary report (not older than 30 days), valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal rates and taxes invoice or lease agreement (not in arrears >90 days), audited financial statements, letter of good standing from compensation fund (or affidavit if NO employees), and certified copies of id/passports for directors/members. • Bids submitted by telegraph, post, fax, or email will not be accepted. • Ensure your bid is valid for at least 120 days after the closing date.
Appointment of a service provider for the provision of secure indoor parking, maintenance support, and 24-Hour roadside assistance for the joburg city theatres truck
The council for medical schemes invites quotations for the annual renewal of its atlassian software licences for a 12-month period. This tender is for a service provider to supply and manage licences for jira software, jira service management, confluence, and bitbucket. IT is aimed at accredited atlassian resellers who can meet the technical and compliance requirements of a south african public sector entity.
• Submit your bid by email to [email protected] And [email protected]. • Closing date is 30 july 2026 at 11:59 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. • Use the official forms provided (sbd 1, 4, 6.1) – Do not retype them. • Register on the central supplier database (csd) and include your csd number on sbd1. • Do not submit via cloud solutions like wetransfer, google drive or dropbox – these will not be considered. • The council reserves the right to extend the closing date under exceptional circumstances. • Failure to submit required documents (SARS pin, csd report, b-bbee certificate, completed sbd forms) leads to disqualification.
Johannesburg water soc ltd invites quotations from registered suppliers for the hygienic, safe, and environmentally compliant collection, servicing, and disposal of sanitary waste from ten (10) workplace toilets, with weekly collections over a six-month period. This RFQ is targeted at licensed waste transporters and disposal service providers who hold the required hazardous waste permits and registrations. Bids will be evaluated on the 80/20 PPPFA 2022 preference point system and must be submitted via the e-tender portal by 31 july 2026 at 16:00.
• Submit your quotation exclusively via the e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Do not use any other method. • The closing date is 31 july 2026 at 16:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. • Your quotation must be on your company letterhead and submitted as a pdf file. Ms word, excel, or picture files are not allowed. • You must include all applicable taxes (VAT, paye, income tax, uif, skills levies) in your total price. Failure to include taxes will lead to disqualification. • You must submit the following compulsory documents with your quotation: 1. Original valid tax clearance certificate or valid SARS pin. 2. A valid b-bbee certificate or a sworn affidavit compliant with the b-bbee practice guide. Non-compliant affidavits will score zero. 3. Municipal rates and taxes account statement not older than 90 days 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 central supplier database (csd) registration / maaa supplier number. 8. Preference points claim form (mbd 6.1). 9. Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders. • Ensure all attached mbd forms are fully completed and signed. • Submit a copy of a valid lease agreement or municipal account statement not older than 3 months. • If applicable, submit a properly signed joint venture agreement.
This tender is for the appointment of a panel of property valuers to provide valuation services for various properties within ESKOM real estate on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of three years. IT is intended for qualified property valuation firms seeking to be part of a panel for eskom's future valuation needs. The current document is a request for a tender validity extension.
Returnable documents: not specified in this extension document. Refer to original tender documentation for submission requirements.
Supply and delivery of various stock items electrical spares (relays, brush, contactors, solenoid, overload, soot blower spares) at duvha power station for a period of five (5) years
Dube tradeport corporation seeks a qualified insurance broker registered with the fsca to provide insurance broking, risk management, and claims management services for its portfolio for three years. This tender is evaluated using the PPPFA 80/20 preference points system, with specific goals for black ownership and kwazulu-natal based enterprises. Bidders must purchase documents, attend a compulsory virtual briefing, and submit proposals by the closing date.
• Submit proposals at the dtpc offices by 11h00 south african time on 28 august 2026. • Documents must be clearly marked: "provision of insurance broking services, claim management and risk management services for dube tradeport corporation for a period of three (3) years". • Bid documents are available for purchase from 24 july 2026 to 7 august 2026, weekdays 08h30-16h00. • a non-refundable fee of r500.00 Must be paid via eft. Proof of payment must be emailed to [email protected] To receive documents electronically. • Payments must reference "RFP/07/FIN/02/2026" and clearly identify the bidder. • NO cash payments accepted.
The city of cape town invites bids for the supply, delivery, and offloading of flocculant and granulate chemicals used in drinking water treatment at the strandfontein west water treatment works. This is a 36-month contract aimed at appointing two tenderers per chemical section: a primary and an alternative supplier. The tender is open to suppliers who can meet strict technical and compliance requirements.
Submission requirements: - submit tender in sealed envelope with tender number, title, tenderer name and address, tender box number, and closing date clearly marked. - Place in tender box 196 at tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town. - If tender is too large for box, enquire at public counter (tender distribution office) for alternative instructions. - Tender must be submitted before closing time: 10:00 AM on 01 september 2026. - Submit original tender document fully completed and signed, plus all required returnable documents. - Returnable documents include: schedule f.5 (Declaration of interest – state employees), schedule f.7 (Declaration of tenderer’s past supply chain management practices), schedule f.10 (Proposed deviations and qualifications). - Provide product information sheets and material safety data sheets (msds) for all chemicals tendered, appended to annexure f.14. - Record tax compliance status pin number on details of tenderer pages. - Each party in a consortium/joint venture must submit a separate tax compliance status pin. - Tenders submitted by fax or email will be rejected. - Late tenders will not be considered.
This tender is for the supply and delivery of protective uniforms for traffic, law enforcement, and fire officials of bergrivier municipality. The contract period runs from the date of appointment until 30 june 2029, and IT is aimed at qualified and experienced service providers.
• Submit bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and title. • Place bids in the tender box at bergrivier municipal offices, 13 kerk street, piketberg. • Deadline: 26 august 2026 at 12:00. • Late, faxed, emailed, or incomplete bids will not be accepted. • Bids must be completed in black ink on original forms; NO correction fluid allowed. • Ensure all required returnable documents are completed, signed, and attached: - authority to sign a bid (with certified resolution if applicable). - Valid tax compliance status pin or csd registration number. - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest). - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form) with certified b-bbee certificate. - Mbd 8 (declaration of past supply chain practices). - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination). - Mbd 10 (certificate of payment of municipal accounts) with supporting documents. - OHSA form with valid letter of good standing. - Form of indemnity. - Pricing schedule and form of offer. - Declaration by tenderer. • Bids must be valid for 120 days after closing. • Bids addressed to municipal officials personally will be disqualified. • Courier delivery is the bidder's responsibility; municipality is not liable for non-delivery.
The tender is for the procurement of dummy blades for the lsb paut procedure at kusile power station, a once-off project. Suppliers are required to meet specific goals, including b-bbee status, local procurement content, and skills development. The contract will be awarded based on a preference points system combining price and specific goals.
Returnable documents: the tender returnable is required for work classified as construction work. Ensure all submitted documents reflect the joint venture name if applicable.
Dube tradeport corporation is seeking a service provider to deliver ICT security and cybersecurity services for a three-year period. The tender requires a managed soc-as-a-service solution with siem capability to enhance real-time monitoring, analytics, and threat intelligence. This opportunity is aimed at qualified and experienced cybersecurity firms that can help protect critical assets and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
• Submit proposals at the dtpc offices by 11:00 south african time on 4 september 2026. • Clearly mark the submission: "provision of ICT security and cybersecurity services for dube tradeport corporation for a period of three years". • Bid documents are available for purchase from 24 july 2026 to 6 august 2026, weekdays 08:30-16:00. • Pay a non-refundable r500 document fee via eft to dube tradeport corporation (bank details provided). • Email proof of payment with reference "DTP/RFP/12/COR/04/2026" and your bidder name. • Documents will be emailed only after payment clears; allow 2 days for processing. • NO physical documents or cash payments are accepted.
This tender is for the supply and installation of concrete palisade fencing at two cemeteries within the dawid kruiper municipality in the northern cape. IT is aimed at contractors who can provide all labour, materials, fittings, and equipment to erect approximately 541 meters of fencing. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and hold a minimum CIDB grading of level 2 sq.
• Submit sealed bids clearly marked “TN037/2026: provision of all labour, material, fittings and equipment for the installation of concrete palasade fencing at various sites within the municipal jurisdiction”. • Place in the municipal tender box at dawid kruiper municipality, civic centre, mutual street, upington, 8800. • Deadline: friday, 14 august 2026 at 14:00. Late bids will not be considered. • Only original signed documents accepted; fax or email submissions will not be considered. • Complete and return the entire bid document without alteration, modification, deletion, editing or formatting. • Mandatory returnable forms: summary of items and bid price, mbd 1, mbd 4, mbd 6.1, Mdb 7.1, Mbd 8, mbd 9. • Submit proof of central supplier database (csd) registration. • Submit a copy of municipal account not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days. If not liable for municipal levies, provide a sworn affidavit or valid lease agreement. • Submit manufacturer’s brochure or similar proof of product; failure results in non-responsive tender. • The contractor must have minimum CIDB grading level 2 sq or higher. • Bids may be awarded in whole or in part, subject to CIDB regulations; quantities may be adjusted per budget.
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