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This tender is for the provision of routine road maintenance construction services for projects located in the north west province. IT is an open tender (request for bid) in the construction and civil engineering industry. Interested contractors should submit their bids before the closing date of 21 october 2026.
• Provision of routine road maintenance construction services • projects located in the north west province • open tender (request for bid) submission
SANRAL requires routine road maintenance construction services across five projects in the north-west province, each with a 36-month contract period. The work covers national routes n14, n12, n18, r30, r34, r53, r504 and r505 in the dr kenneth kaunda and dr ruth segomotsi mompati district municipalities. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 7ce or higher, be registered on the national treasury central supplier database, and attend a compulsory virtual briefing session on 05 october 2026. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory CIDB 7ce grading, which will exclude bidders without IT.
Submission method: physical delivery only. Tenders must be placed inside the tender box at the reception area, provincial office, gauteng province, 38 ida street, menlo park, pretoria, 0081. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or emailed tenders will not be accepted. NO late tenders accepted after the closing time. Bidders must ensure their names and contact details appear on the cover page. Tenders may only be submitted on the issued tender documentation. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are in the tender data. Returnable documents: all forms and documents required by the tender data must be completed and submitted. The tender notice does not list specific forms; refer to the tender data for the full returnable schedule.
Centlec (soc) ltd, a municipal entity distributing electricity in mangaung, free state, invites suitable bidders to provide critical electrical infrastructure security services within its area of supply. The contract period is thirty-six (36) months. This is an open tender (request for bid) with NO briefing session.
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ESKOM is requesting bids for horticulture maintenance services at vaal power village and garden maintenance of vacant houses in vaalpark and three rivers, for a period of five years on an as-and-when-required basis. The tender is open to service providers in the free state province. NO briefing session is scheduled.
• Provide horticulture maintenance services at vaal power village • provide garden maintenance for ESKOM vacant houses in vaalpark and three rivers • contract duration: 5 years, as and when required
Emalahleni local municipality is appointing a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) for traffic, traffic technical, law enforcement, fire and rescue departments. The contract runs for three years (36 months) on an as-and-when-required basis. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit a sealed, endorsed tender by 11:00 on 23 october 2026. Evaluation allocates 80 points to price and 20 points to specific goals, with NO minimum qualifying score stated.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at emalahleni local municipality, civic centre, 29 mandela street, emalahleni, 1035. Envelope must be endorsed with: elm 04/2027: appointment of a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of PPE for traffic, traffic technical, law enforcement, fire and rescue for a period of three years (36 months). Tenders must be completed in black ink and in accordance with the conditions and rules in the tender documents. Tenders remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. Telegraphic, telephonic, fax, telex, e-mail or late tenders will not be accepted. The municipality reserves the right not to consider any tender not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, and to accept the tender in whole or part. Returnable documents: as specified in the tender document (standard sbd/mbd forms and any additional schedules).
Emalahleni local municipality is establishing a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for its parks department, on an as-and-when-required basis, for a 36-month period. The contract will be awarded under an 80/20 preference point system (price/specific goals), with specific goals favouring black-owned, woman-owned, youth-owned, disability-owned, and locally based eme enterprises. Bidders must be registered on the csd and submit sealed tenders by 23 october 2026 at 11:00.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box, ground floor, emalahleni local municipality, 29 mandela street, emalahleni, mpumalanga. Closing time: 23 october 2026 at 11:00. Envelope must be endorsed with the tender reference and title: elm 03/2027 panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of personnel protective equipment for parks - emalahleni local municipality for a period of 36 months (on an as and when required basis). Tenders must be completed in black ink. Tenders will be opened immediately after closing in public. Tenders remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. Telegraphic, telephonic, fax, telex, e-mail or late tenders will not be accepted. Returnable documents: all forms and documents required by the tender document, completed and signed.
SANRAL invites tenders for the provision of routine road maintenance construction services for projects in limpopo. This is an open tender (request for bid) under the construction & civil engineering industry. Interested contractors should apply before the closing date of 22 october 2026.
• Must be a registered contractor with relevant CIDB grading for construction works • must have experience in road maintenance or construction services • must comply with all tender submission requirements and deadlines
SANRAL invites tenders for the provision of routine road maintenance construction services for projects in limpopo. This is an open tender (request for bid) in the construction and civil engineering sector. Interested contractors should apply before the closing date of 21 october 2026.
• Provision of routine road maintenance construction services • projects located in limpopo province • open tender (request for bid) submission
This tender is for the routine road maintenance of national route 2, section 29, from km 53.57 To section 31, km 32.89, And national route 22, section 1, from km 0.00 To section 5, km 40.32, In the umkhanyakude district municipality, kwazulu-natal. IT is an open tender (request for bid) in the construction and civil engineering industry. NO briefing session is scheduled. Interested contractors should submit bids before the closing date of 2026/10/16.
• Must be a registered contractor in the construction/civil engineering sector. • Must comply with all tender submission requirements and deadlines. • Must be able to perform routine road maintenance on national routes in the specified area.
This tender is for routine road maintenance works on national route 2 and national route 69 in the zululand district municipality, kwazulu-natal. Contractors in the construction and civil engineering industry are invited to submit bids via an open tender process. NO briefing session is scheduled. The closing date is 16 october 2026.
• Must be a registered contractor in the construction/civil engineering sector • must comply with all south african tender regulations • must have relevant experience in road maintenance • must submit bid before the closing date: 16 october 2026 • NO briefing session is required
Airports company south africa requires a supplier to supply and deliver electrical spares, lighting, and lighting spares on an ad hoc basis at king shaka international airport for a period of three years. The contract is governed by the nec3 supply contract and requires delivery within 24 hours of order, with a provisional sum of r500,000 and a detailed price list of items each with a quantity of 110 units. Bidders must be registered on the csd, hold a valid SARS tax clearance, and submit a b-bbee certificate annually; failure to maintain these during the contract is a material breach.
Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - 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 80/20 or 90/10 system. - Sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content). - Sbd 7 (contract form). - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices). - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies the price was set independently, with NO contact with competing bidders. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. Submission method: not stated in the document. Closing time: 12:00 on 23 october 2026.
This tender invites bids for the sale of vacant erven located in beaufort west, nelspoort, and murraysburg. Interested parties should submit a request for quotation for the purchase of these properties. NO briefing session is scheduled.
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The beaufort west municipality requires a qualified service provider for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and servicing of fire protection and fire fighting equipment over a three-year period. Bids are evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system, with 10 points for b-bbee status and 10 points for enterprises located in the municipal area (wc053). The most consequential consideration is the strict submission deadline of 20 october 2026 at 14:00, with bids required in sealed envelopes placed in the tender box and completed in black ink.
Submission method: sealed envelope endorsed "SCM 01/2027: supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and servicing of fire protection and fire fighting equipment for a period of 3 years" placed in the tender box at the supply chain management unit, shop nr 7, sanlam building, 112 donkin street, beaufort west. Closing time: tuesday, 20 october 2026 at 14:00. Bids will be opened in the committee room at the supply chain management office, sanlam building, union street, beaufort west, in the presence of anyone who wishes to attend. Bids must be completed in black ink by hand. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late bids will not be accepted. The bid must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept any part of the bid. Returnable documents: none specified in the advert.
Centlec (soc) ltd requires a service provider to print, envelop, sort, post and email monthly electricity bills and disconnection warning notices for a six-month period. The successful bidder must convert billing data to pdf, manage an online statement viewing platform, email approximately 2,920 statements and post approximately 1,530 statements per month via the south african post office, supply all stationery and consumables, and provide distribution reports and proof of postage. Bidders must submit two reference letters, a ck document, tax clearance, csd registration, municipal clearance, and complete mbd 4 and mbd 9; evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system with 20 points for specified goals.
Submission method: hand-delivered in a sealed envelope, with the quotation number C07/2026 written on the front. Emailed quotations will not be accepted. Submission address: centlec (soc) ltd supply chain management offices 30 rhodes avenue oranjesig bloemfontein, 9301 returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - quotation on business letterhead. - Two reference letters for similar services, signed by authorised representatives. - Copy of company registration (ck) documents. - Valid original tax clearance certificate or SARS pin. - Csd report and certified ID copies of company owner(s). - Municipal services clearance certificate, or lease agreement with current bill and rates clearances, or current bill of account not owing more than 90 days, or official council letter of residence for non-billed areas. - All original mbd forms, including mbd 4 (declaration of interest) and mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination). - Valid sanas-approved b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (needed to claim preference points). Disqualification risks: - loose or stapled documents (must be ring-bound, indexed and page-numbered). - Missing or unsigned mbd forms. - Quotations received after the closing time. - Bidders who are persons in the service of the state.
ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of boiler tube shields and shield clips to lethabo power station on an as-and-when-required basis for a five-year period. Bidders must be manufacturers or hold distribution agreements, meet mandatory technical criteria including stainless steel material specifications, and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70%. The tender is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, and submission is electronic only via the ESKOM e-tendering site by 26 october 2026 at 10:00.
Submission method: electronic only via the ESKOM e-tendering site (ESKOM tender bulletin). NO physical tender box submissions are accepted for this tender. - Upload and finalise the complete tender before the closing time; the system will not accept changes after closing. - Submit the original tender and one complete copy, each as separate packages marked "original" and "copy". If an electronic copy is requested, package IT separately and mark "electronic copy". - Seal the packages together in an outer package marked "confidential", stating the tender number (e3127gxgplet), the tenderer's name, physical address, email and contact telephone number. - Complete all mandatory returnable forms and submit them by the closing date and time. Missing or incomplete returnables will disqualify the tender. - Returnable forms include: - annexure a: authorisation form (authorises the signatory to bind the bidder). - Annexure b: acknowledgement form (confirms receipt of tender documents and whether the tender is for the whole or part of the scope). - Annexure c: tenderer's particulars (bidder and contact details). - Annexure d: integrity declaration form (declares any interest or relationship with eskom/state employees, and fair tendering practices). - Annexure e: cpa requirements for local goods/services. - Annexure f: cpa(ig) for foreign goods/services (if applicable). - Annexures g1–g4: sbd 6.2 Declaration certificate for local production and local content, with supporting schedules (only if designated materials are included). - Annexure h: sbd 1 invitation to bid (completed and signed). - Annexure i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form (PPPFA 2022). - Tax evaluation questionnaire. - Tenders must be submitted in english, completed in ink (not pencil), and signed by an authorised representative. - Do not use correction fluid or tape; initial any corrections. - Late tenders will not be accepted under any circumstances.
SALGA requires a service provider to supply, set up, and maintain a change management tool for 36 months, supporting employees during organisational realignment, office renovations, HR system improvements, and digital transformation. The tool must include screensaver, interactive pop-up alerts, ticker tapes, targeted messaging, and time-based campaigns, with training, proof of concept, technical support, and maintenance for 480 employees. Bidders must submit through the SALGA supplier portal by 01 october 2026 at 11:00, including a valid b-bbee certificate or affidavit and completed sbd 4 and sbd 6 forms.
Submission method: SALGA supplier portal at https://scmportal.salga.org.za/ - Register as a supplier on the portal and submit the response through IT. - download, complete, and submit the full bid document, including sbd forms, on the portal together with the proposal. - Capture the total price for 2 days on the portal and upload the quotation on company letterhead; the total on the quotation must match the total captured on the portal. - Upload a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. - Download, fill out, sign, and upload the system-generated sbd 4 (declaration of interest) and sbd 6 (preference points claim). - NO submissions received after the closing date and time will be accepted.
ESKOM requires corrosion protection services on an 'as and when required' basis across eleven peaking sites for a five-year period. The sites include gourikwa and ankerlig gas turbines, gariep, vanderkloof and ncora hydropower, ingula, drakensberg and palmiet pumped storage schemes, sere wind farm, port rex and acacia aeroderivative. Bidders must submit a comprehensive set of mandatory OHS returnables, including a signed acknowledgement of eskom's OHS requirements, an OHS plan, detailed OHS costing, a baseline risk assessment, a valid coida letter of good standing, a ceo-signed OHS policy, and evidence of OHS competency for key personnel. The most consequential consideration is meeting the strict OHS competency requirements for the contractor site supervisor and safety officer, as failure to do so will result in a 'not recommended' evaluation.
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The national heritage council (nhc) requires a service provider to monitor and analyse media coverage across print, broadcast, online and social media platforms for a period of two years. The service includes daily monitoring, twice-daily email alerts, monthly quantitative and pr insight reports, weekly perception analysis, a 24-hour online portal, press distribution and social media management tools, and training for 2–6 users. Bidders must submit a fixed, vat-inclusive price for the entire two-year scope, and the contract will be awarded on the 80/20 preference point system (80 points price, 20 points specific goals).
Submission method: electronic only, by email to [email protected], Before the closing date and time. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the nhc. False declarations disqualify the bid. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims preference points for specific goals under the 80/20 system. - Popia supplier notice and consent form: consents to nhc processing of personal information for procurement purposes. - Nhc supplier code of conduct: commits the bidder to ethical business practices; non-compliance may lead to contract termination, blacklisting, or legal action. - Supplier evaluation checklist (annexure e): confirms alignment with sustainable development goals and strategic goals (smme, HDI status). Failure to complete may render the quotation non-responsive. - Quotation on company letterhead, including contact details and quote number, duly signed. - Tax compliance status pin code. - Proof of csd registration (maaa number). - Foreign suppliers: complete the residency questionnaire and provide proof if accredited representative in south africa. Disqualification risks: - quotations received after the closing date and time, or submitted to the wrong email address. - Incomplete submissions. - Quotations not costed for the entire two-year scope. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors.
The csir, on behalf of the national cleaner production centre of south africa (ncpc-sa), requires a certified unido enms expert to develop and implement an energy management system (enms) at a heavy manufacturing company in the northern cape, aligned to sans/iso 50001. The project spans 25 man-days over about 12 months, with at least 15 days on-site, and includes deliverables such as an energy manual, progress reports, and a case study. Bidders must be certified unido enms experts and meet a 70% overall technical threshold (with 50% per criterion) to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
Submission method: electronic only, to [email protected]. If the submission exceeds 25mb, send IT in multiple emails. Use the RFP number and description as the email subject. Proposals must be split into two separate emails: part 1 technical proposal and part 2 pricing proposal and specific goals claim documentation. Each file/folder must be labelled with the RFP number. File names must be short and simple. Cloud sharing services (wetransfer, google drive, dropbox) are not accepted. Proposals must be signed by an authorised person. Late submissions or submissions to the wrong address will not be considered. All documentation must be in english. Returnable documents (annexure e) — all must be submitted: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder details and signed offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director/shareholder employed by the state or connected to the csir. - Annexure f (certificate of acquaintance with RFP): confirms the bidder has read and understood the RFP. - annexure g (preference points award form): claims preference points. - Annexure i (RFP declaration and breach of law form): declares NO breach of law. - Annexure j (mutual non-disclosure agreement): signed NDA. - pricing schedule (annexure d) on official company letterhead. - Csd registration report (RSA suppliers only). - Company profile and detailed technical proposal. - Cvs and qualifications of key personnel. - Project references and previous enms project details. Disqualification risks: - late bids, or submission to the wrong email address. - Missing any mandatory returnable document. - Any amendment to RFP conditions or setting counter conditions. - Cloud-based file sharing for submission. - Pricing or specific goals information included in the technical proposal.
This tender (RFQ) seeks a supplier for the supply and delivery of 10 branded rugs in limpopo. A compulsory briefing session is required at 46 hans van rensburg street, polokwane, limpopo 0699. The closing date is 9 october 2026.
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