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What is a compulsory briefing?
A compulsory briefing is a briefing that the invitation makes mandatory for bidders.
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Current tenders (page 39 of 180)
- SAST/RFQ/2026-2027/579/re issue
- Buyer
- The South African State Theatre
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 320 PRETORIOUS STREET, PRETORIA 0001, Pretoria, Pretoria, 0122
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFQ 02/10/2026
- Buyer
- Kwa-Zulu Natal - Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 1 Peter Brown Drive Dr, EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE, Pietermaritzburg- Cascade, Pietermaritzburg- Cascade, 3202
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 09 Oct 2026 2 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TENDER 8/3/60-2026 / MN221-2026
- Buyer
- Bergrivier - WC Local Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, Piketberg, 7320
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 03 Nov 2026 28 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TMT-ECDOE-26-FLUSH-AM-CL10R
- Buyer
- THE MVULA TRUST
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London, 5241
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 09 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TENDER 8/3/57-2026 / MN204-2026
- Buyer
- Bergrivier - WC Local Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, Piketberg, 7320
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2026 27 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SENT/034/2026-27
- Buyer
- Sentech Limited
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- Sentech SOC Ltd, Octave Street, Radiokop Ext. 3, Honeydew, Honeydew, Johannesburg, 2040
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026 21 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TMT-ECDOE-26-FLUSH-SB-CL38R
- Buyer
- THE MVULA TRUST
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London, 5241
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 09 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TENDER 8/3/55-2026 / MN202-2026
- Buyer
- Bergrivier - WC Local Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, Piketberg, 7320
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2026 27 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TMT-ECDOE-26-FLUSH-AM-CL9R
- Buyer
- THE MVULA TRUST
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London, 5241
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 09 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SCMU14-26/27-0007
- Buyer
- Eastern Cape - Sport Recreation Arts and Culture
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- SPORT RECREATION ARTS AND CULTURE, NO. 05 EALES TREET, BUFALLLO ROAD, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601, KING WILLIAMS TOWN CENTRAL, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026 22 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TBH 515/2026
- Buyer
- Western Cape - Health
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow, Cape Town, 7500
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 23 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3643GXMPTUT
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Tutuka Power Station, Standerton
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026 19 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
About What is a compulsory briefing?
Check attendance, registration, venue and evidence requirements in the notice.
Common mistake: Do not assume optional and compulsory briefings have the same effect on eligibility.
The publishing organisation's latest notice, documents and amendments govern the opportunity. Requirements vary; this information is a starting point, not legal advice or a guarantee of eligibility.
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