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How to tender in South Africa
South African public-sector opportunities are published by government bodies and other public buyers. Their tender documents define how a response must be prepared.
2 198matching tenders
670newly published in this scope
690closing soon in this scope
Source refresh may be delayed. Counts reflect previously synced records (last synced 11 Oct 2026). Verify dates with the original source before bidding.
Current tenders (page 123 of 184)
- ORTIA8263/2026/RFP
- Buyer
- Airports Company of South Africa
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 1 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Kempton Park, 1627
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2026 23 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- CIS/09/2026
- Buyer
- CEF (Pty) Ltd
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 1 REFINERY ROAD, Isipingo , Durban , 4001
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2026 2 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRF/SARAO SDP//01/2025-26
- Buyer
- National Research Foundation
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- CSIR Campus, 15 Lower Hope Street, Rosebank , Cape Town , 7925
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TRIM/2026/05/1059/5954/RFP
- Buyer
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Western Region, CAPE & ORE CORRIDORS
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 10 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- WCR/05/04/2026
- Buyer
- Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- PRASA Tender Drop off Office, 3 Old Marine Drive , Cape Town , Cape Town , 8001
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 13 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- VDM/CORP/13/07/2026/01
- Buyer
- Vhembe District Municipality
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- DENGA MPHIGALALE STREET NEXT TO KHORONI HOTEL, THOHOYANDOU, THOHOYANDOU, 0950
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 03 Nov 2026 24 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- DPWFS RFP 010/2026 (re-advert)
- Buyer
- Free State - Public Works
- Province
- Free State
- Location
- Bethlehem, Bethlehem , Bethlehem , 9700
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- VDM/CORP/08/06/2026/01
- Buyer
- Vhembe District Municipality
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- DENGA MPHIGALALE STREET NEXT TO KHORONI HOTEL, THOHOYANDOU, THOHOYANDOU, 0950
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 03 Nov 2026 24 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 04 05 06-2026
- Buyer
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- Catalina Bay Road, St Lucia, St Lucia, 3936
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 22 Jan 2027 103 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- CAS 01/2026-2027
- Buyer
- Western Cape - Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Not stated
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- CAS 02/2026-2027
- Buyer
- Western Cape - Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Not stated
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- CAS 03/2026-2027
- Buyer
- Western Cape - Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Not stated
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
About How to tender in South Africa
Discover notices, verify the official source, assess eligibility and prepare a response against the stated criteria.
Supplier registrations and preference documentation can matter, but the applicable requirements depend on the invitation and current rules. Use the buyer's current documents rather than an old template.
Keep a record of clarifications, amendments and submission receipts. Tender Express is a discovery tool, not an awarding authority or tender submission service.
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.