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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 148 of 180)
- NRA 2026/0754 (A)
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 38 Ida Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- UMS/TS/INEP/09/2026
- Buyer
- Umsobomvu Local Municipality
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Location
- 21A CHURCH STREET, COLESBERG
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRA 2026/0754 (B)
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 38 Ida Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 2 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRA 2026/0379(B)
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 01 Havenga Street, Oakdale, Bellvile, Cape Town, Cape Town, 7530
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 15 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- COR8099/2025/RFP
- Buyer
- Airports Company of South Africa
- Province
- Free State
- Location
- 1 Old Thaba Nchu Road , Bloemfontein , Bloemfontein , 9300
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 16 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3551GXMPKUS
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- R545 KENDAL/BALMORAL RD, HAARTEBEESFONTEIN FARM WITBANK, Mpumalanga, 1035
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026 12 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRA2026/0752
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 38 Ida Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 7 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRA 2026/0169 (A)
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- 01 Havenga Street, Oakdale, Bellvile, Cape Town, Cape Town, 7530
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 14 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFT 01 2026-2027
- Buyer
- Film and Publication Board
- Province
- National
- Location
- 420 Witch Hazel Avenue Eco-Park, Eco-Glades 2, Centurion, 0169
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 7 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3546NTCSASG
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Free State
- Location
- NTCSA Southern Grid, Bloemfontein , Bloemfontein, 9300
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRA 2026/0758
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Free State
- Location
- 58 Van Eck Place, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg , 3201
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFP144/2026
- Buyer
- Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 1258 Lever Road, Headway Hill, Midrand, 1685
- Published
- 18 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 8 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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