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How to prepare a competitive government tender
There is no reliable shortcut or guarantee of winning a government tender. Start by selecting opportunities your business can genuinely deliver.
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Current tenders (page 101 of 184)
- RFI53-09-26
- Buyer
- Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited
- Province
- National
- Location
- 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2196
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NKA/TEC001/26/27
- Buyer
- Nkandla Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 292 maree road Private bag X161, Nkandla, NKANDLA, 3855
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NKA/COR001/26/27
- Buyer
- Nkandla Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 292 maree road Private bag X161, Nkandla, NKANDLA, 3855
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- wims 071849
- Buyer
- Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026 17 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- ICLM PE 859 TPT
- Buyer
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- PORT OF PORT ELIZABETH AND NGQURA CONTAINER TERMINAL, PORT ELIZABETH, PORT ELIZABETH, 6001
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- DAC01NWER003/CON14
- Buyer
- Independent Development Trust
- Province
- North West
- Location
- 4071 JOULES STREET, INDUSTRIAL SITE, MAFIKENG, 2745
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026 17 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- ERW2601/01
- Buyer
- Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- Hartebeestfontein Office Park, Bapsfontein Road (R25), Kaalfontein, Kempton Park
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026 19 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFQ1940102
- Buyer
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg, 2192
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 10 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 14-2026/27
- Buyer
- Musina Local Municipality
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- 21 Irwin Street Musina Civic Centre, Musina Civic Centre, Musina, 0900
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 18 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SPSC-B-008-2026
- Buyer
- Defence
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- CAMP ROAD, WYNBERG, CAPE TOWN, 7800
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 15-2026/27
- Buyer
- Musina Local Municipality
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- 21 Irwin Street Musina Civic Centre, Musina Civic Centre, Musina, 0900
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 18 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- HO-26/27-0111
- Buyer
- Eastern Cape - Agriculture
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- Indwe House Office No 45, Bhisho, Bhisho, 5605
- Published
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
About How to prepare a competitive government tender
Read the evaluation criteria before drafting. Address each technical requirement with specific, verifiable evidence rather than generic claims.
Build a realistic price from the full scope, risks and contractual obligations. Never assume that lowest price alone determines the award.
Ask clarification questions through the buyer's published channel and before its deadline. Do not offer inducements or pay someone who promises an award.
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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