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How to apply for government tenders
Begin with the buyer's official invitation and the complete document pack. Applying means following that opportunity's stated submission process, not registering on Tender Express.
2 204matching tenders
548newly published in this scope
714closing soon in this scope
Source refresh may be delayed. Counts reflect previously synced records (last synced 15 Oct 2026). Verify dates with the original source before bidding.
Current tenders (page 181 of 184)
- E2420GXPOU Regret
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Location
- Vanderkloof Power Station, Vanderkloof, Vanderkloof, 7570
- Published
- 03 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 03 Aug 2027 293 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TNPA/2026/07/0002/114620/RFP
- Buyer
- Transnet National Ports Authority
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- Port of Durban, Port of Durban, Port of Durban, 4001
- Published
- 31 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 47 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TNPA/2026/07/0003/114621/RFP
- Buyer
- Transnet National Ports Authority
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- Port of Durban, Port of Durban, Port of Durban, 4001
- Published
- 31 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 47 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3327GXMPMAT
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Matla Power Station, Kriel
- Published
- 31 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 2 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TNPA/2025/02/0002/89478/RFP
- Buyer
- Transnet National Ports Authority
- Province
- National
- Location
- Transnet National Ports Authority Club Road N2 Neptune Off Club Road, Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, 6002
- Published
- 30 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFR001.2026
- Buyer
- Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Province
- National
- Location
- Lever Road, Headway Hill, Johannesburg, 1685
- Published
- 28 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 27P/2026/27
- Buyer
- City of Cape Town
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level) Civic Centre, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, 8000
- Published
- 24 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 7 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3237DXGPOU
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- Eskom E-Tendering Site., n/a
- Published
- 22 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 14 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TNPA/2026/06/0004/114472/RFP
- Buyer
- Transnet National Ports Authority
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- PORT OF CAPE TOWN , Cape Town, PORT OF CAPE TOWN MULTI-PURPOSE TERMINAL, 8001
- Published
- 17 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 29 Jan 2027 107 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- Opportunity Nr 1
- Buyer
- South African National Parks
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 643 Leyds Sytreet, Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002
- Published
- 07 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 30 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- Opportunity Nr 2
- Buyer
- South African National Parks
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 643 Leyds Sytreet, Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002
- Published
- 07 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 30 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- Opportunity Nr 3
- Buyer
- South African National Parks
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 643 Leyds Sytreet, Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002
- Published
- 07 Jul 2026
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 30 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
About How to apply for government tenders
Create a requirements checklist covering scope, eligibility, technical response, pricing schedule, declarations and every mandatory attachment.
Check whether the invitation requires CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE evidence, professional registrations or a particular CIDB class and grade. Do not assume every notice asks for the same documents.
Confirm whether the briefing is compulsory and whether submission is electronic or physical. A deadline shown on a search page is not a substitute for reading the submission instructions.
Complete and sign the supplied forms, perform a final completeness check and submit before the stated closing time. Retain proof of submission where available.
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
Does following this guide guarantee an award?
No. The buyer evaluates submissions under its published criteria. A relevant search result is not a confirmation that your business qualifies.
Source and independence
Tender notices are published by National Treasury through the eTenders portal and by the individual buying institutions, which remain the authoritative sources. Tender Express is an independent search platform. It is not an official government service and is not affiliated with National Treasury. Always confirm details and download documents from the original source.