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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 150 of 181)
- EMLM 09/26/27
- Buyer
- Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- 2nd Grober Avenue, Groblersdal , Groblersdal, 0470
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026 9 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- B05/2026-27
- Buyer
- Endumeni Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 64 VICTORIA STREET, ENDUMENI MUNICIPALITY, DUNDEE, DUNDEE, 3000
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- B06/2026-27
- Buyer
- Endumeni Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 64 VICTORIA STREET, ENDUMENI MUNICIPALITY, DUNDEE, DUNDEE, 3000
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- GQET-26/27-010
- Buyer
- Public Works
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 56 Tylden Street, Christ Hani Disaster Center, Queenstown, Queenstown
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NKO 47/2026
- Buyer
- Nkomazi Local Municipality
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 9 Park Street, Malalane, Malalane, 1320
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 14 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- CONTRACT No SCM 16 OF 26/27
- Buyer
- Msunduzi Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 333 Church Street, Central, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- T2026/17
- Buyer
- Amajuba District Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- B9356 Amajuba Road, Section 1 , Madadeni, Newcastle, 2940
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E2806GXMPKRI Bidders
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Ogies Bethal Road, Kriel , Kriel, 2271
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 2 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E2192GXMPKRIR Bidders list
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Ogies Bethal Road, Kriel , Kriel, 2271
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 2 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- S/S CONTRACT 5 OF 2026 - SECTION 2(R)
- Buyer
- Msunduzi Local Municipality
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- Parks Department, Princess Margaret Drive, Alexandra Park, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 22 Oct 2026 8 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFP092/2026
- Buyer
- Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Province
- National
- Location
- Lever Road, Headway Hill, Johannesburg, 1685
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 17 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- T17/2026
- Buyer
- Blue crane route local municipality
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 67 NOJOLI STREET, , 67 NOJOLI STREET, SOMERSET EAST, SOMERSET EAST, 5850
- Published
- 17 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 20 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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