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ESKOM is procuring a 5-year contract for the dredging and cleaning of all lined and unlined water and pollution control dams at kriel power station. Bidders must meet a 70% functionality threshold, including mandatory gatekeepers for a valid waste disposal licence and ecsa-registered pr eng or pr tech eng, and must provide proof of ownership or letters of intent for specified equipment including a dredging machine and amphibious excavator. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory technical gatekeeper criteria, as a single "NO" response eliminates the tender from further evaluation.
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The agricultural research council requires servicing of a laboratory liquid handling instrument, including precision checks and repairs to aspiration, height, optical sensors, and motors, as well as verification of aspirate and dispense volumes at specified microlitre levels. Bidders must be able to perform the full scope of mechanical and optical checks and repairs on the instrument. The most consequential requirement is the verification of aspirate and dispense volumes across 11 specified volumes from 200 to 1500 microlitres.
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The agricultural research council (arc) at the onderstepoort veterinary institute requires the service and calibration of one multiskan ex microplate absorbance reader, with delivery to 100 old soutpan road, onderstepoort, pretoria. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit a written quotation by email before the closing date of 12 august 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential requirement is that the quotation must be submitted with the full csd report and signed sbd forms, as failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
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ESKOM is procuring a once-off six-month contract for the cleaning of the seepage dam, final dam and north oil trap dam at arnot power station, including concrete and sand removal, cleaning of the seepage trench, and hazardous waste removal and disposal. The successful supplier has already been selected, so this notice serves as a regret letter to unsuccessful bidders rather than an open invitation to bid. Bidders should note that the contract has been awarded to sgb industrial cleaning.
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The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment requires a service provider to cater for a bioprospecting forum meeting for 30 people on 18 august 2026 at environment house, 473 steve biko road, pretoria. The service includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks, with specific menu items and service standards. Bidders must hold a valid certificate of acceptability for food premises, as non-submission will lead to disqualification.
Submit a formal quotation on company letterhead, including VAT per item, csd (maaa) number, and banking details. Email the quotation to [email protected] With the RFQ number in the subject line. Quotations received after the closing time will not be accepted. Returnable documents: completed and signed sbd 4 and sbd 6.1, Csd report, and a valid certificate of acceptability for food premises. Do not submit the RFQ document itself as the quotation.
The development bank of southern africa is procuring a design and build contractor to construct an overhead pedestrian bridge and upgrade the parking area at the government printing works headquarters in gauteng. The works include two packages: the minaar street parking area upgrade (earthworks, paving, landscaping, stormwater, covered parking, solar pv lighting, fire reticulation) and the visagie street overhead pedestrian link bridge, with training, operation and maintenance for 24 months. Bidders must be registered with the compensation fund and demonstrate full compliance with the occupational health and safety act and construction regulations 2014, including appointing sacpcmp-registered construction manager and health and safety officer.
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ESKOM is procuring an as-and-when-required corrosion protection and surface coating service at the koeberg nuclear operating unit for a five-year (60-month) term, governed by the nec3 term service contract with a priced price list. The service will be delivered at the nuclear power station in melkbosstrand, western cape, and the most consequential requirement is the mandatory attendance of a compulsory clarification meeting and site visit on 19 august 2026, without which the bidder will be disqualified.
Submission is electronic only via the ESKOM etendering system. NO hard copies accepted. Upload documents under the correct folder (technical, commercial, financial, other) in pdf format; the price list must also be provided in excel. Individual file size limit is 500 mb, total submission limit is 4 gb. NO zip files. If resubmitting, only the latest version is considered; previous submissions are void. Ensure submission status is complete. Mandatory returnables include: annexure a (authorisation form), annexure b (acknowledgement form), annexure c (tenderer's particulars), annexure d (integrity declaration), annexure e (cpa requirements for local goods/services), annexure f (cpa for foreign goods/services if applicable), sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 6.2 (Local production and content declaration if applicable), tax evaluation questionnaire, and the e-tendering training acknowledgement form. Failure to submit mandatory documents or complete them by the deadline renders the tender non-responsive.
The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs in the eastern cape seeks to appoint a service provider to render cleaning and hygienic services for a period of thirty-six (36) months. The contract will run for three years, and the closing date for submissions is 2 september 2026 at 11:00.
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TRANSNET is procuring the supply of refined bulk fuel nationally for a five-year period. Bidders must submit their proposals through the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal before the closing date, and the most consequential requirement is that all mandatory returnable documents must be submitted or the bid will be disqualified.
Bidders must sign and return the non-disclosure agreement as part of the bid response. The agreement must be executed by the bidding company and submitted with the RFP bid response.
The development bank of southern africa, on behalf of government printing works, seeks a contractor to design, install, commission and maintain ICT electrical infrastructure and a solar-powered backup system at the gpw administrative headquarters in pretoria. The works include electrical reticulation for security, access control, fire detection, intercom, public address, telephone and data/comms systems, with compliance to SANS 10400 and the national building regulations. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and hold a valid SARS tax clearance.
Submission is electronic only, via a microsoft onedrive link issued by the DBSA. bidders must request the submission link by 9/1/2026 at 16h30, sent to the email address in t1.1. Late requests are not accepted. Uploads must be compressed/zipped folders, correctly named and in the prescribed order; once loaded they cannot be edited or deleted. A confirmation email of the upload serves as proof. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and late tenders are not accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. Documents with correction fluid are deemed non-responsive. Returnables include: t2.1.1 Tender brief attendance, t2.1.2 Certificate of authority for signatory, t2.1.3 Joint venture/consortium disclosure form, t2.1.4 Record of addenda, t2.1.5 Declaration of default and termination, t2.1.6 Sbd4 bidder's disclosure, t2.1.7 Service provider code of conduct, t2.1.8 RFP declaration form, t2.1.9 Enterprise questionnaire, t2.1.10 Certificate of acquaintance, t2.1.11 Proof of csd & CIDB registration, t2.1.12 Tax requirement, t2.1.13 Registration certificates/agreements/id documents, t2.1.14 Coida registration, t2.1.15 Uif registration, t2.1.16 Financial standing/bank rating, t2.1.17 Sbd6.1 B-bbee certificate, and t2.1.19 Sbd6.2 Local content declaration (not applicable to this tender). A signed sbd7 contract form is required from the successful bidder. Failure to submit in the required format or order may render the bid invalid.
The electoral commission (iec) is procuring 20,000 enterprise tablet devices with protective and carry cases, each with a two-year oem warranty, for use in election activities including the local government elections scheduled for 04 november 2026. Bidders must submit a functional sample tablet for testing and provide oem keystore certificates, or the bid will be invalidated.
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The kwazulu-natal economic regulatory authority (kznera) is procuring an accredited service provider to supply a fully operational payment gateway solution for integration with its elms online portal system. The solution must handle an estimated annual transaction value of r42 million, with pricing evaluated on a transparent model covering implementation, transaction, recurring, and support costs. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and submit electronically by 24 august 2026 at 16:00.
Quotations must be submitted electronically to [email protected] And copied to [email protected]. The quotation must be on the supplier's letterhead and include the central supplier database number. All sbd forms must be completed in full. The b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted electronically with the quotation. Emails exceeding 20mb are not the responsibility of kznera; the bidder must ensure the email is received before the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be considered. Quotations must be valid for 60 working days after the closing date. Prices must be inclusive of all applicable taxes. Returnable forms include sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 7.1 (Contract form), and the authority to sign form. Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.
ESKOM is procuring core technical services for electrical building maintenance at its highveld property management facilities in mpumalanga, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five years. Bidders must meet strict she returnable requirements, including a valid department of labour registration as an electrical company and specified she competency certificates, or their bid will be disqualified.
The technical returnable must be in a separate file or section labelled "technical" and indexed logically. Returnable forms and documents: - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA system. - Sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): declares local content compliance. - CIDB registration proof. - Eca/cea (SA) registration certificate. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory document not submitted leads to disqualification without a request for outstanding documents. - Sharing of resources (tools, vehicles, certificates) among contractors is not allowed and results in disqualification.
TRANSNET property is procuring preventative, corrective, emergency and minor new works for electrical lights and power, civil, general building, and plumbing services across its properties in pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas, on an as-and-when-required basis for 24 months. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 7gb or higher, employ a project manager with a bsc in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering, and provide trade-tested artisans in plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration/air-conditioning. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory clarification meeting attendance, without which a bid is disqualified.
Submission channel: TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register on the TRANSNET esupplier portal (https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/), Log an intent to bid, and upload all documents electronically. NO paper submissions accepted. Pricing must be completed in the portal; NO paper pricing schedule will be accepted. Maximum 30 mb per upload; multiple uploads permitted. Submissions must be made at least one day before closing to allow for technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. Each company must use its own registered profile; NO bidding through another company's profile. Joint ventures may submit through any jv partner's profile. Returnable documents (all mandatory unless noted): - certificate of attendance at compulsory clarification meeting (t2.1.1) - Valid CIDB certificate grading 7gb or higher (t2.1.2) - Project manager bsc engineering in electrical, civil or mechanical (t2.1.3) - Trade test certificate for plumbing artisan (t2.1.4) - Trade test certificate for electrician artisan (t2.1.5) - Trade test certificate for refrigeration or airconditioning artisan (t2.1.6) - Proof of valid registration as electrical contractor with department of labour (may be subcontracted) (t2.1.7) - Valid coid-a letter of good standing from department of employment and labour (t2.1.8) - Management and cvs of key persons (T2.2-9) - quality plan (T2.2-10) - company previous experience (T2.2-11) - method statement for general building maintenance works (T2.2-12) - health and safety plan for general building/civil maintenance works (T2.2-13) - authority to submit tender (T2.2-14) - record of addenda (T2.2-15) - schedule of proposed sub-contractors (T2.2-16) - letter(s) of good standing with workmen's compensation fund (T2.2-17) - RFP clarification request form (T2.2-18) - non-disclosure agreement (T2.2-19) - RFP declaration form (T2.2-20) - RFP breach of law declaration (T2.2-21) - certificate of acquaintance with tender document (T2.2-22) - service provider integrity pact (T2.2-23) - supplier code of conduct (T2.2-24) - two years audited financial statements (T2.2-25) - compulsory enterprise questionnaire (T2.2-26) - specific goals points claim form (T2.2-27) - form of offer and acceptance (c1.1) - Contract data (c1.2) - Forms of securities (c1.3) - Pricing instructions and price list (c2.1, C2.2 — Must be filled on tdps system) - service information/scope of works (c3.1) Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned mandatory returnable documents; submission after closing time; bidding through another company's profile; failure to attend compulsory clarification meeting; failure to meet CIDB grading or key personnel requirements.
TRANSNET property is procuring preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance plus minor new works for electrical, civil, general building and plumbing services across durban and surrounding areas, on an as-and-when-required basis for 24 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting, hold a CIDB grading of 7gb or higher, and provide key personnel with specific trade test certificates and a bsc engineering project manager. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory 80-point minimum functionality score, covering management cvs, quality plan, company experience, method statement and health and safety plan.
Submission is electronic only via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net). Bidders must register on the TRANSNET esupplier portal, log intent to bid, and upload documents against the tender. Each upload is limited to 30 mb; multiple uploads are allowed. All pricing must be completed electronically on the e-supplier portal; paper pricing schedules are not accepted. NO telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile, or e-mailed offers will be accepted. Late submissions are rejected. Bidders must submit at least a day before closing to avoid technical issues; TRANSNET is not liable for bidder technical challenges. Each company must submit under its own registered profile; submissions through another company's profile are disqualified. Joint ventures may submit through any member's profile. Uploaded documents must include the tender number and description. Mandatory returnable documents include: valid CIDB certificate (7gb or higher), project manager bsc engineering certificate (electrical, civil, or mechanical), trade test certificates for plumbing, electrician, and refrigeration/airconditioning artisans, proof of registration as an electrical contractor with the department of labour (may be subcontracted), coid-a letter of good standing, certificate of attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting, valid tax clearance certificate and tcs pin, b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes/qses with 51%+ black ownership), csd registration proof, workmen's compensation fund letter of good standing, authority to submit tender, record of addenda, schedule of proposed sub-contractors, non-disclosure agreement, RFP declaration form, breach of law declaration, certificate of acquaintance with tender document, service provider integrity pact, supplier code of conduct, two years' audited financial statements, compulsory enterprise questionnaire, and specific goals points claim form. Tenders must be in english. NO alternative offers are considered.
The passenger rail agency of south africa is procuring a service provider for the design, manufacture, delivery, off-loading, installation, testing, and commissioning of three rolling stock mobile wheel lathe machines for PRASA new trains. The successful bidder will be required to provide training and maintenance services over a period of 48 months. The tender is open to all bidders, and the evaluation criteria include attendance at a compulsory briefing session, registration on the central supplier database, and tax compliance.
Bidders must submit bids to the correct address by the closing deadline. Late bids will not be accepted. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 19 august 2026 at 10h00 at umjantshi house, 30 wolmarans street, braamfontein, johannesburg. Bidders failing to attend the compulsory briefing session will be disqualified.
PRASA seeks a service provider to design, manufacture, deliver, off-load, install, test, commission and train personnel on 84 mobile synchronised vehicle lifting jacks for its new em01 train fleet. The jacks (72 operational units in three sets of 24, plus 12 spares in three sets of 4) must enable simultaneous lifting of all six cars of a trainset for in-situ wheel reprofiling. Deployment is to braamfontein, durban yard and salt river depots over a 12-month period. The single most consequential requirement is attendance at the compulsory briefing session on 19 august 2026; non-attendance results in automatic disqualification.
Submission format: two sealed envelopes/boxes. Volume 1 (envelope 1) contains part a: mandatory requirements response and other mandatory requirements, and part b: technical/functional response (response to scope of work). Volume 2 (envelope 2) contains part c: financial proposal and specific goals. Volume 2 must be in a separate sealed envelope. One original response required; copies and an electronic version on a memory card/external hard drive clearly marked with the bidder's name are permitted. All responses in english, a4 format (graphics up to a3), neatly and functionally bound, pages consecutively numbered. Original must be signed by a person duly authorised by each consortium member and subcontractor; proof of authorisation (e.g. Board resolution) must be included. Certified true copies by a commissioner of oaths for any non-original documents. Delivery: deposit in the PRASA tender box at the main entrance of umjantshi house, 30 wolmarans street, braamfontein, johannesburg. Address envelope to the secretariat/tender office, RFP NO: HO/PGC/RS/519/07/2026. late bids will not be accepted. Compulsory briefing session attendance required; certificate of attendance (form d) must be completed and submitted with the proposal. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): invitation to bid (form a), terms and conditions for bidding (form b), tender form/pricing schedule (form c), briefing session certificate (form d), statement of works successfully carried out (form e), security screening form (form f), acknowledgement (form g), sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure), sbd 5 (national industrial participation programme), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form), annexure a (PRASA returnable documents), annexure b (pricing schedule), annexure c (tender form c), annexure d (user requirement specification), annexure e (draft contract), annexure f (RFP clarification form).
The development bank of southern africa seeks a technical transaction advisor to support the independent power producers' office in assessing a proposal for converting peaker facilities from diesel to gas-fired and extending the term of power purchase agreements. The advisor will evaluate technical proposals, advise on contractual and regulatory implications, and support stakeholder engagements.
Returnable forms: sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content), sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination). All forms must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation.
The ccma requires an accredited service provider to deliver first aid level 1 training (unit standard 119567, nqf level 1) to 37 employees across 16 offices nationwide during september 2026. Training must be face-to-face, interactive, include practicals over two days per office, and cover all travel and accommodation costs. The single most consequential requirement is mandatory accreditation with qcto, dol or a seta for the specific skills programme SP-230801/119567.
Bidders must submit quotations to [email protected]. All quotations must be on an official letterhead and include all costs. Quotations not submitted to this email will be disqualified.
The quality council for trades and occupations seeks an experienced service provider to manage the qaf stakeholder engagement process. Bidders must comply with the b-bbee requirements and submit their quotations in the specified format, including sbd 4 and sbd 9 forms.
Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid: - annexure b: summary of past experience (up to 10 projects) with reference letters on client letterhead attached. - Annexure b1: pricing information (fixed cost) covering fully inclusive resource cost, travel and subsistence, printing/stationery, communication and other costs; total bid price must match the price on sbd 3.3. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 system. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies the price was set independently, with NO contact with competing bidders. Disqualification risks: - any returnable form left unsigned or omitted. - Bids received after the closing time of 28 august 2026 at 11:00.
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