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What is a government tender?
A government tender is a public-sector invitation to offer goods, works or services.
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Current tenders (page 153 of 184)
- TCF 01- 2026/27
- Buyer
- Labour
- Province
- National
- Location
- Absa Towers Building, 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria central, Pretoria , 0001
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 0/0
- Buyer
- Nkangala District Municipality
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 2A Walter Sisulu, Aerorand, Middelburg, 1050
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3517GXMPDUV
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Duvha Power Station, WITBANK, WITBANK, 1035
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3537NTCSAMWP
- Buyer
- Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa
- Province
- National
- Location
- 0000
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 32 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- PLM/TPANEL-WAT/1109 - 2026
- Buyer
- Phokwane Local Municipality
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Location
- 24 Hertzog Street, Hartswater, Hartswater, 8570
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFQ 74933
- Buyer
- Airports Company of South Africa
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1634
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 4 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3540DXECOU
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- The Gatehouse, Sunilaws office park, Beacon Bay, East London, 5241
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 8 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- EKZNW 02/2026/27
- Buyer
- Kwa-Zulu Natal - Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3541DXECOU
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- The Gatehouse, Sunilaws office park, Beacon Bay, East London, 5241
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 8 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- ORTIA8132/2026/RFP
- Buyer
- Airports Company of South Africa Limited
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 4 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFB033/26/27
- Buyer
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Province
- National
- Location
- 1 MODDERFONTEIN ROAD, GAUTENG
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 18 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFP 15-09-2026 B
- Buyer
- South African Library for the Blind
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 112B High Street, Makhanda, Grahamstown, 6140
- Published
- 15 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
About What is a government tender?
Check the specific publishing body and source documents rather than relying on the general label.
Common mistake: Publication of an invitation does not confirm an award.
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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Frequently asked questions
Which document should I rely on?
Always use the publishing organisation's current invitation and official amendments. This glossary explains terms; it does not change tender conditions.
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