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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 205matching tenders
653newly published in this scope
711closing soon in this scope
Source refresh may be delayed. Counts reflect previously synced records (last synced 13 Oct 2026). Verify dates with the original source before bidding.
Current tenders (page 161 of 184)
- E3513GXNOU
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- R27 Coast Road, Melkbosstrand, Duynefontein, Cape Town, 7441
- Published
- 14 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 17 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3515GXNOU
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Koeberg Power Station, R27, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa, Duynefontein, Cape Town, 7441
- Published
- 14 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 17 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 62G/2026/27
- Buyer
- City of Cape Town
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Civic Centre, Cape Town, Cape Town, 8000
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 7 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- UB/VW/02/2026/2027
- Buyer
- UBUNTU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Location
- 78 Church Street, Victoria West, Victoria West, 7070
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TDR26/2026/2027
- Buyer
- Mossel Bay Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay, 6606
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TDR27/2026/2027
- Buyer
- Mossel Bay Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay Central, 6500
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SENT-029-2026-27
- Buyer
- Sentech Limited
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 01 OCTAVE ROAD, RADIOKOP, HONEYDEW, 2040
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TDR25/2026/2027
- Buyer
- Mossel Bay Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay municipality, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- MTK 13/2026
- Buyer
- MINTEK
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 200 Malibongwe Dr, Praegville, Randburg, Randburg, 2194
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 17 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- OVM05/2026/27
- Buyer
- Overstrand Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, 7200
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- OVM07/2026/27
- Buyer
- Overstrand Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, 7200
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- OVM10/2026/27
- Buyer
- Overstrand Municipality
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, OVERSTRAND MUNICIPALITY, 7200
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026 1 day 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.