Small Consulting & Advisory Firm Tenders in Gauteng

Transnet Pipelines requires professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways on its North Region network on an as-and-when basis for three years. The successful bidder must demonstrate experience in comparable projects and meet specific eligibility criteria, including ECSA registration for key personnel.

The State Security Agency (SSA) seeks to appoint an established and experienced company to provide scientifically validated assessment products and solutions for selection, development, and talent management purposes. The contract runs for five years, renewable annually based on performance. Bidders must propose assessment tools (e.g., personality questionnaires, ability tests, simulation exercises) and administration platforms (paper-and-pencil, desktop, or online), with detailed pricing per item. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory technical/functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 points and achieve at least 80% compliance with specifications to avoid disqualification.

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications requires a service provider to supply prepackaged, sealed lunches for 70 delegates during joined raids in KwaZulu-Natal from 16 to 20 November 2026. Lunches are served at 13:00 daily at venues in Durban (16–17 November) and Pietermaritzburg (18–19 November), with specified menus per day. Bids are submitted by email only, and the most consequential consideration is the strict closing deadline of 16 October 2026 at 11:00, with late submissions automatically disqualified.

Johannesburg Tourism Company requires an accredited training provider to deliver face-to-face training on Supply Chain Management Supplier and Stakeholder Relationship Management for 24 SCM practitioners and end users, run as two sessions of two days each (four days in total) for two groups of 12; the scope section also refers to twenty-six (24) officials. The course must cover the buyer/supplier relationship and the skills to manage it, supply models for assessing supplier relationships, strategic SRM with international suppliers, the SRM team's responsibilities, cross-functional involvement across seven disciplines, SRM practices to implement and avoid, contract types on the buyer/supplier continuum, and the local government procurement framework (MFMA, PPPFA, MFMA circulars, practice notes and relevant case law), with a full question-and-answer session at the end of each session. Bids are scored on the 80/20 preference point system — 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals — and the decisive gate is proof of LGSETA/ETQA accreditation, which must be attached or the bid is disqualified. Quotations close on 16 October 2026 at 10:00 and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the bid box at Sandton Library Offices, West Street, Sandton.

SASSETA requires a suitably experienced and knowledgeable service provider to implement end-to-end management of its individual bursary process, on an ad hoc or full-scale basis, from appointment until 31 March 2030. The scope covers the full bursary administration cycle, including application, selection, award, monitoring, and reporting. Bidders must submit a complete, signed RFP pack by the closing deadline.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) requires legal project management services for a three-year period. The scope covers managing legal projects, but detailed specifications are not available in the extractable text. Bidders must submit their bids by 11:00 on 16 October 2026, and must complete and sign all forms included in the tender document.

The Department of Health requires a service provider to assess the performance of the Council for Medical Schemes in relation to the imposition of levies. The work is procured as a request for quotation under the professional services category and is administered from Gauteng. Quotations close on 16 October 2026 at 11:00. Bidders need demonstrable familiarity with the regulation of medical schemes and with statutory levy-imposition processes to deliver a credible assessment.

Supply and delivery of an independent fraud hotline management service for the Border Management Authority for a three‑year period. Bidders must submit firm pricing inclusive of VAT via the E‑Tender portal by 16 October 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential consideration is meeting all eligibility and compliance requirements, including CSD registration, tax compliance, and providing a valid B‑BEE certificate to claim preference points.

Supply and delivery of event coordination services for a tourism-related event in Thaba Nchu, Free State. The scope covers end-to-end event management, though full technical specifications are not present in the available source text. The single most consequential consideration is the very tight turnaround: bids close at midday on 16 October 2026 with no clarity yet on submission method or mandatory documentation, so bidders must contact the department immediately to confirm requirements.

Eskom's NTCSA division requires professional assurance services on procurement transactions on an as-and-when-required basis for five years under an NEC3 Professional Services Contract (Option G term contract). Bidders must provide consultant details, key personnel with CVs, staff rates, expenses, a programme, risk register items and a completion date. The contract will be called off via task orders. Closing date is 19 October 2026 at 10:00.

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SSETA) is seeking a service provider to develop a comprehensive Project Management Support Framework that will transform its organizational operations toward digitalized, intelligence-led delivery. This project targets advancing SSETA's project management maturity to Level 3 by FY2027, Level 4 by FY2028, and Level 5 by FY2029 through standardized governance, financial stewardship, and AI-enabled capabilities. The most critical bidder considerations include meeting B-BBEE specific goals, completing all mandatory standard forms, adhering to the 90/10 preference point system, and submitting before the strict closing deadline of 19 October 2026 at 11:00.

The Development Bank of Southern Africa requires a professional service provider to supply and implement a Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Tool over a two-year period. The scope covers software/platform licences, support and maintenance, and delivery of defined milestones including an inception report, solution design, data environment implementation, ETL and dashboards, user access configuration, training, and a data governance framework. Bidders must quote for every item in the pricing schedule, as failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Eskom requires bidders to design, supply, install, and commission complete rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solutions for single-phase customers with supply capacities from 20 to 60 Amps. The scope covers hybrid inverters, PV panels, battery energy storage, SCADA and remote monitoring, metering, load management, and associated systems, all compliant with Eskom standard 240-171000418 Rev 2. Bidders must use Eskom-contracted equipment where available and provide valid type test certificates. The most consequential consideration is full technical compliance with the extensive normative standards and integration requirements, as no specific CIDB or B-BBEE thresholds are stated.

The Johannesburg Roads Agency requires a service provider to service, maintain, repair, replace, supply and install cleaning and hygiene service units and equipment at all JRA sites, including COJ Transport, on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope covers pest control, fumigation, sanitary bin servicing, and deep cleaning across 18 listed sites in the City of Johannesburg. Bidders must hold mandatory industry certifications (NCCA/BEECA/CASA, SAPCA, and Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries pest control registration) and submit a fully completed pricing schedule, with the closing deadline on 16 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Eskom seeks a panel of contractors to provide substation, office repair and facility maintenance services on an as-and-when-required basis across the Gauteng Cluster for 36 months. The work covers building and civil works, electrical installations, working at heights, welding and associated trades. The single most consequential requirement is full compliance with Eskom's SHE Specification (240-73416879 Rev 1), including a compliant OHS plan, baseline risk assessment, statutory appointments (SACPCMP-registered SHE Officer, Fall Protection Planner, Working at Heights/Rescue personnel, First Aider Level 2), valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing, and all training certificates from Eskom-accredited providers not older than three months.

The City of Tshwane is seeking a single service provider to deliver comprehensive equine (horse) care for the Tshwane Metro Police Department's approximately fifteen horses, for a period not exceeding three months. The scope includes full boarding, feeding, grooming, veterinary coordination, stable and facility management, and transport of sick or injured horses, with the service site required to be within Tshwane municipal boundaries and at least 20,000 m². Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing, achieve 100% on mandatory requirements, and pass a site inspection scoring at least 60 out of 70 points, or face disqualification.

PRASA requires supply and delivery of six metal-oxide gapless surge arresters for the 44 kV incoming supply of a 3 kV DC traction substation, to protect high-voltage equipment against lightning and switching overvoltages. The arresters must comply with Transnet Freight Rail BBB0845 and SANS 60099-4, with delivery to Metrorail Electrical Depot in Germiston. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the technical functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 70 out of 100 points based on proven experience delivering similar surge arresters within five years and a binding delivery commitment of four weeks or less.

Five-year contract for comprehensive security services at ORTIA SEZ Precincts 1 and 2, including access control, guarding, patrolling, VIP escort, incident response, and K9 services. The successful bidder must provide specified security equipment and personnel, with a compulsory pre-bid meeting and strict administrative compliance. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory functionality evaluation (minimum 70 points out of 100) and the requirement for all security officers to be South African citizens with valid ID, plus NKP/CIPA accreditation within six months of appointment.

The Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) is seeking information from accredited higher education institutions and business schools on accredited, NQF-aligned and/or credit-bearing short courses that can be packaged into an Administrators Development Programme (ADP) for its administrative staff. The programme must strengthen practical, digital, governance and coordination skills across 14 competency areas and run for 12 to 18 months. This is a Request for Information only, not a binding offer, and the most consequential consideration is that respondents must be accredited institutions able to demonstrate course accreditation, NQF levels and credits, and provide indicative costing per learner.