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Appointment of one service provider for supply and delivery of ticketing material (pitix rolls, itix rolls and ribbons) on as and when basis for a period of 36 months at PRASA in the eastern cape region (ecr)
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Government tenders represent a significant opportunity for South African businesses to secure stable, long-term contracts and contribute to national development. The South African government, through its various departments, municipalities, and state-owned entities (SOEs), procures billions of Rands worth of goods and services annually. From infrastructure projectsand IT solutionsto consulting servicesand general supplies, there are opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Tenders SA aggregates these opportunities into a single, easy-to-use platform, helping you discover relevant contracts without navigating hundreds of different government websites.
Success in tendering starts with identifying the right opportunities. Instead of applying for every available contract, focus on tenders that align with your core competencies, experience, and capacity. Use our category filtersto browse by industry sector, or search by location using ourprovince listingsto find opportunities in your regionβwhether that's the economic hub ofGauteng, the coastal economy of the Western Cape, or emerging markets in Limpopo. Pay close attention to the tender description, closing date, and briefing session details to ensure you have enough time to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.
The tender application process in South Africa is governed by strict regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and competitiveness. Key requirements typically include:
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The provision of insurance services for a period of three (3) years
Construction of hota to mbewula culverts
Construction of cala sportsfield-phase 3
Hiring of plant and equipment for a period of 24 months as and when required
The provision of security services for a period of three (3) years
β’ Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number, description, and closing date. β’ Deposit the sealed bid in the bid box at department of public works & infrastructure, qhasana building, ground floor, bhisho, by 11h00 on 16 july 2026. β’ Late bids, incomplete bids, unsigned bids, or bids submitted by fax or email will not be accepted. β’ Use the official bid forms provided; do not retype them. β’ Ensure the bid amount in words matches the amount in figures; if they differ, the words govern. β’ Failure to sign the bid or complete the amount in words will invalidate your offer. β’ If using a courier, ensure the courier deposits the bid in the bid box; delivery to officials is not accepted. β’ Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. β’ Required returnable documents include: sbd1 (part a and part b completed), sbd3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd4 (bidder's disclosure), sbd6.1 (Preference points claim), annexure a (resolution to sign if applicable), and all supporting certificates listed in the compliance requirements.
β’ Submit bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked with bid number SCMU5-26/27-0024 and description. β’ Deposit completed bid documents in the bid box at: department of public works & infrastructure, qhasana building, ground floor, bhisho. β’ Closing date and time: 14 july 2026 at 11h00. Late bids will not be accepted. β’ Bids must be submitted on the original documents provided; do not re-type. β’ Ensure all required forms are completed and signed: sbd1 (part a and part b), sbd4 (including declaration of interest), sbd3.2 Pricing schedule, and annexure a (resolution to sign if applicable). β’ If using courier services, ensure the courier deposits the bid directly into the bid box before closing; do not deliver to departmental officials. β’ Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. β’ Failure to comply with submission requirements will result in disqualification.
β’ Submit bid by 11:00 AM on 29 june 2026 exclusively to [email protected]. Submissions to any other email will be rejected. β’ Use only official sanparks forms: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), completed pricing schedule, and sbd 4 (declaration of interest). All must be signed. β’ Sbd 6.1 (Preference claim certificate) is optional but requires a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit if used. β’ Mandatory csd registration: provide proof of national treasury central supplier database registration with submission. β’ Late submissions, incorrect submission methods, or missing required forms will be disqualified. β’ NO alternative offers or options are permitted. β’ Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date. β’ Bidders may only contact the two listed officials (meagan van neel or siyanda myataza) for queries.
Submit the original completed bid documents and all supporting documents in a sealed envelope or parcel. Endorse the envelope with the bid number (AW2025/26/13) and bid description. Deposit IT in the bid/tender box at the reception area of amatola house, 6 lancaster road, vincent, east london, before 03 july 2026 at 11:00 AM. NO emailed submissions will be accepted. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids will be disqualified. All bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. Required returnable documents: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 4 (bidderβs disclosure), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule - firm prices), sbd 3.2 (Pricing schedule β non-firm prices), form a (authority to sign), and form b (schedule of previous related contracts). For joint ventures/consortia: submit a signed joint venture agreement, separate tax clearance certificates for each member, and combined csd registrations. All forms must be completed, signed, and stamped where applicable. Failure to comply will invalidate the bid.
Submit all RFQ response documents via the csd or e-tender portal only. Emailed or faxed documents will not be accepted. Late submissions will be disqualified. Use only the official forms provided (sbd1, sbd3.1, Sbd4, sbd6.1) And do not re-type them. Ensure all required documents are signed and completed in full.
β’ Use only the official ndlambe municipality bid documentation. β’ Download the returnable tender document (including full specifications) free from: https://ndlambe.gov.za/web/returnablebid-documents/. β’ Hard copies: collect from supply chain management office, 44 campbell street, port alfred, from 11 june 2026 (08h00β16h00). Pay a non-refundable r140.26 (VAT inclusive) deposit; attach the original receipt to your submission. β’ Submit: completed tender documents, samples of offered units, supporting documents, and externally endorsed documents in a sealed envelope marked βbid nameβ. β’ Deposit the envelope in the tender box at supply chain management offices, 44 campbell street, port alfred, by 12h00 on the closing date. β’ Disqualification risks: late, unmarked, faxed, falsified, incomplete, or emailed proposals. Envelopes not marked as specified will not be opened. β’ Tenders will be opened at the supply chain management unit at 12h05 on the closing date.
Submit bids using only the official ndlambe municipality bid documentation. - Obtain hard copies: collect from supply chain management office, 44 campbell street, port alfred, 6170 (office hours 08h00β16h00 from 11 june 2026). A non-refundable deposit of r140.26 (Incl. VAT) applies; attach the original receipt to your submission. - Download digital copies: free from https://ndlambe.gov.za/web/returnablebid-documents/. - Submission method: place completed tender documents, samples, and supporting documents in a sealed envelope marked βbid nameβ. Deposit in the tender box at the supply chain management offices, 44 campbell street, port alfred by 12h00 on the closing date. - Disqualification risks: late, unmarked, faxed, emailed, or incomplete submissions. Tenders will be opened at 12h05 on the closing date. - Non-responsive bids: submissions in more than one bidding entity, or bidders with interests (e.g., Directorship, joint ventures) in multiple bidding entities.
Download returnable tender documents free from ndlambe municipalityβs website: https://ndlambe.gov.za/web/returnablebid-documents/. Hard copies available from SCM office, 44 campbell street, port alfred, 6170, from 11 june 2026 (08h00β16h00) at a non-refundable cost of r140.26 (VAT incl.). Attach original receipt if using a hard copy. Completed tender documents, samples, and supporting documents must be placed in a sealed envelope marked βbid nameβ and deposited in the tender box at SCM offices, 44 campbell street, port alfred by 12h00 on closing date. Tenders will be opened at 12h05 on the same day. Late, unmarked, faxed, falsified, incomplete, or emailed submissions will be disqualified. Bids must be submitted on ndlambe municipality-issued documentation only. Bids submitted in more than one bidding entity (e.g., Directorship, jvs, or other interests) will be deemed non-responsive.
Submit bids using only the official ndlambe municipality bid documentation. - Collect tender documents from: supply chain management office, ndlambe local municipality, 44 campbell street, port alfred, 6170, from 11 june 2026 (08h00β16h00). - Download free of charge from: https://ndlambe.gov.za/web/returnablebid-documents/. - Hard copies (if required) cost a non-refundable r140.26 (VAT inclusive); attach the original receipt to your submission. - Completed tender documents, samples of offered units, supporting documents, and externally endorsed documents must be placed in a sealed envelope marked "bid name". - Deposit the sealed envelope in the tender box at the supply chain management offices, 44 campbell street, port alfred, by 12h00 on the closing date. - Tenders will be opened at the supply chain management unit at 12h05 on the same day. - Late, unmarked, faxed, falsified, incomplete, or emailed proposals will be disqualified. - Bids submitted in more than one bidding entity (including directorships, joint ventures, or other interests) will be deemed non-responsive.
β’ Download bid documents free from: https://ndlambe.gov.za/web/returnable-bid-documents/. Only use ndlambe municipality-issued documentation. β’ Submit completed tender documents, supporting documents, and externally endorsed documents in a sealed envelope. β’ Envelope must be clearly marked: βnotice 127/2026 β upgrade of roadsβ. Unmarked envelopes will not be opened and bids will be disqualified. β’ Deliver to: municipal offices, supply chain management office, 44 campbell street, port alfred. β’ Submission deadline: 26 june 2026 at 12h00. Tenders will be opened at the supply chain management unit at 12h05 on the same day. β’ Late, unmarked, faxed, falsified, incomplete, or emailed proposals will not be considered and will be disqualified. β’ Prices must be valid for at least 90 days from the closing date. β’ Bids for the four packages (a-d) will be evaluated individually. NO bidder will be awarded more than one package. You may submit bids for multiple packages in a single tender document. β’ Complete all required forms in the returnable document.
β’ Submit a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project number (SCMU8-26/27-0095) and description ('provision of office accommodation for the stutterheim doa office'). β’ Deliver to the tender box at doa building (old bkb building), 94 fitzpatrick road, arcadia, east london by 11:00 on 30 june 2026. β’ Late submissions will not be accepted. Electronic, telegraphic, or facsimile bids are not permitted. β’ Use of correction fluid on any bid document will result in disqualification. β’ All proposals must remain valid for 90 days after the bid closing date. β’ Submit the supplier arrangement form if the bidder is a general dealer. β’ Provide references confirming satisfactory delivery of similar services for risk assessment. β’ Failure to supply all supplementary information will result in disqualification.
Submit completed bid documents with all returnables via email to [email protected] By 12:00 on 8 july 2026. Late, incomplete, or facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms (mbd1, mbd4, mbd6.1, Mbd6.2, Mbd6.4, Mbd8, mbd9) without unauthorized alterations. Clearly mark submissions with the project name and reference number (wmm lm 000102). Links for digital submissions must remain accessible and not expire. Failure to comply will disqualify the bid.
β’ Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project number (SCMU8-26/27-0094) and description (provision of security services for the stutterheim doa office). β’ Deliver the envelope to the tender box at: doa building (old bkb building), 94 fitzpatrick road, arcadia, east london. β’ Submission deadline: 11:00 on 6 july 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Electronic, telegraphic, or facsimile bids will not be considered. β’ All proposals must remain valid for 90 days after the bid closing date. β’ Failure to supply all supplementary information will result in disqualification. β’ Use of correction fluid will render a bid non-responsive. β’ General dealers must submit the supplier arrangement form. β’ The department reserves the right not to award the bid to the most favourable tenderer under certain circumstances (e.g., Non-advancement of designated groups, high risk profile, excessive prior awards, or past unsatisfactory performance). β’ The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.
Bid documents are available from 10 june 2026, 08h00β16h00 on weekdays, from the supply chain management offices (budget and treasury offices, NO. 25-27 owen street, queenstown) or via download from the municipal website or national treasury etender portal. Completed bids must be: sealed in an envelope, clearly marked with the bid number (SCM30/06/2026) and project name, and deposited in the bid box at the same address by 12h00 on 24 june 2026. All bids will be opened in public at the closing time. NO questions will be entertained from 20 june 2026 (4 days before closing).
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