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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 130 of 184)
- AHT27050
- Buyer
- PetroSA
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE, PAROW, Cape Town
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- ULM-INFR 008/27
- Buyer
- Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, Umzimkhulu, Umzimkhulu, 3297
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- ULM-INFR 009/27
- Buyer
- Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, Umzimkhulu, Umzimkhulu, 3297
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- ULM-CSS 005/27
- Buyer
- Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 169 Main Street, uMzimkhulu, 3297, Umzimkhulu, Umzimkhulu, 3297
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFT04 2026-2027
- Buyer
- National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 87 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2198
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- DOH08NWER002/CON14
- Buyer
- Independent Development Trust
- Province
- North West
- Location
- 4071 JOULE STREET, INDUSTRIAL SITE, MAFIKENG, 2745
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 20 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- BV 1169/2026
- Buyer
- Breede Valley Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 51B Baring Street, Worcester, 6850
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 06 Nov 2026 27 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- GKM 14-26/27
- Buyer
- Greater Kokstad Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, Kokstad, 4700
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 22 Oct 2026 12 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- GKM 15-26/27
- Buyer
- Greater Kokstad Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, Kokstad, 4700
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 13 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3556GXGPLET
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Free State
- Location
- Vaaldam Road, Vereeniging , Deneysville , 1939
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 11 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- DOH08NWER003/CON14
- Buyer
- Independent Development Trust
- Province
- North West
- Location
- 4071 JOULES, INDUSTRIAL SITE, MAFIKENG, 2745
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 20 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E2122GXMWPR
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- National
- Location
- Not applicable, Not applicable , Not applicable
- Published
- 21 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 22 Oct 2026 12 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.