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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 134 of 184)
- 69S/2026/27
- Buyer
- City of Cape Town
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, Cape Town, 8000
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 10 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TENDER 8/3/53-2026 / MN200-2026
- Buyer
- Bergrivier - WC Local Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, Piketberg, 7320
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 8 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TENDER 8/3/51-2026 / MN190-2026
- Buyer
- Bergrivier - WC Local Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, Piketberg, 7320
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 72S/2026/27
- Buyer
- City of Cape Town
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, Cape Town, 8000
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SCM12/2026/27
- Buyer
- Cape Agulhas Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 1 Dirkie Uys Street, Bredasdorp, Bredasdorp, 7280
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 12 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- KZN ULM 10/26/27
- Buyer
- uMlalazi Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 11 KV CHALLENOR STREET, ESHOWE, ESHOWE, 3815
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- IHLM/55/2026-27/LEGAL
- Buyer
- Ingquza Hill Local Municipality
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 135 MAIN STREET FLAGSTAFF, FLAGSTAFF, FLAGSTAFF, 4810
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 12 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- INF/CEE06/2026
- Buyer
- Solplaatje Local Municipality
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Location
- ABATTOIR ROAD, ASHBURNHAM, KIMBERLEY , 8301
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- IATS 2025/2026/14
- Buyer
- Alfred Duma Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 221 MURCHISON STREET, LISTER CLARENCE BUILDING, LADYSMITH, LADYSMITH, 3370
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3526GXMPKUS
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Kusile Power Station, eMalahleni, Witbank, 1035
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 12 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SAT 345/26
- Buyer
- South African Tourism
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM 10TH FLR URMI ESTATE 95 400013, GANPATRAO KADAM MARG LOWER PAREL WEST, MUMBAI
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 8 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- IATS 2025/2026/15
- Buyer
- Alfred Duma Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 221 MURCHISON STREET, LISTER CLARENCE BUILDING, LADYSMITH, LADYSMITH, 3370
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 10 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.