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How to prepare a competitive government tender

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TPL/2026/09/0613/11281/RFP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR TRANSNET PIPELINES’ RENEWABLE ENERGY ROLLOUT FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
Transnet SOC Ltd
Province
National
Location
Various Sites, Durban, Transnet Pipelines, 4001
Published
16 Sept 2026
Closes
28 Oct 2026 14 days left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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MS/2026/2027/013/951/T
Construction of Nsukangihlale Access road
- Civil engineering
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
Msinga Local Municipality
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Location
R33 MAIN ROAD, Tugela Ferry, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Oct 2026 2 days left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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RFQ 7710
REQUEST FOR BIDS OF SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW MECHANICAL GATES AND ELECTRIC MOTORS AT UPINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- Services: Electrical
- Request for Quotation
Buyer
Airports Company of South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Location
Diedricks Street, Upington, Upington, 8801
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026 1 day left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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22/2026 LM
SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OFF-LOADING OF MEDIUM VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.
- Supplies: Electrical Equipment
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
Lesedi Local Municipality
Province
Gauteng
Location
1.H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 1441
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026 1 day left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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24/2026 LLM
HYGIENE AND SANITATION SERVICES: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF DISPENSERS IN LESEDI ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
- Services: General
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
Lesedi Local Municipality
Province
Gauteng
Location
1.H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 1441
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
19 Oct 2026 5 days left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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NRF/SAAO/RFQ/119108-R
Appointment of an Electrical Contractor for Electrical Repairs, Maintenance, Alterations, Installations, Compliance and Electrical Emergency services for a period of Three (3) years
- Services: Electrical
- Request for Quotation
Buyer
National Research Foundation
Province
Western Cape
Location
SAAO Sutherland, Old Fraserberg Road, Sutherland, Sutherland, 6920
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Oct 2026 2 days left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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GMT001/26-27
GMT001/26-27 – Supply, Delivery, Installation and Repairs of Outdoor Exercise Equipment, Street Furniture and Playpark Equipment, As and When Required, for a Period of Three Years from Date of Appointment
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
George Municipality
Province
Western Cape
Location
71 York Street, George, George, 6530
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
26 Oct 2026 12 days left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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NSG/BID/03/2026/2027
CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO PERFORM VARIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINNING AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT FOR PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.
- Education
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
National School of Government
Province
Gauteng
Location
70 Meintjies St, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026 1 day left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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E2301GXMPKRINOTAWARD
Notification of Award to Successful and Regret to Unsuccessful Tenderer/s - Removal of Clinkers inside the Boiler and Cleaning of boiler Inaccessible Areas using rope access during Outages and on an "as and when" required basis at Kriel Power Station for a period of 5 years
- Services: Civil
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
ESKOM
Province
Mpumalanga
Location
Betha/Ogies Road, Kriel, Kriel, 2271
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Oct 2026 2 days left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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SCMU5-26/27-0044
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, MORTUARY, WALKWAYS AND CIVIL WORKS FOR ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL, CHRIS HANI DISTRICT
- Construction
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public Works
Province
Eastern Cape
Location
Maletswai, Aliwal North, Aliwal North, 9750
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026 1 day left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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E3519GXMPLET
PROVISION OF CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL RESOURCES DURING OUTAGES AT LETHABO POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS.
- Services: General
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
ESKOM
Province
Free State
Location
Lethabo Power Station, Deneysville, Vereeniging, 1939
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026 1 day left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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PLM/PANEL-ELE/1109 - 2026
APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.
- Supplies: Electrical Equipment
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Buyer
Phokwane Local Municipality
Province
Northern Cape
Location
24 Hertzog Street, Hartswater, Hartswater, 8570
Published
15 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026 1 day left
Source
National Treasury eTender Portal

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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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How to prepare a competitive government tender

Current tenders (page 156 of 183)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR TRANSNET PIPELINES’ RENEWABLE ENERGY ROLLOUT FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS

Construction of Nsukangihlale Access road

REQUEST FOR BIDS OF SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW MECHANICAL GATES AND ELECTRIC MOTORS AT UPINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OFF-LOADING OF MEDIUM VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.

HYGIENE AND SANITATION SERVICES: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF DISPENSERS IN LESEDI ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

Appointment of an Electrical Contractor for Electrical Repairs, Maintenance, Alterations, Installations, Compliance and Electrical Emergency services for a period of Three (3) years

GMT001/26-27 – Supply, Delivery, Installation and Repairs of Outdoor Exercise Equipment, Street Furniture and Playpark Equipment, As and When Required, for a Period of Three Years from Date of Appointment

CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO PERFORM VARIOUS EDUCATION, TRAINNING AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS WITH THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT FOR PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

Notification of Award to Successful and Regret to Unsuccessful Tenderer/s - Removal of Clinkers inside the Boiler and Cleaning of boiler Inaccessible Areas using rope access during Outages and on an "as and when" required basis at Kriel Power Station for a period of 5 years

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, MORTUARY, WALKWAYS AND CIVIL WORKS FOR ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL, CHRIS HANI DISTRICT

PROVISION OF CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL RESOURCES DURING OUTAGES AT LETHABO POWER STATION FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS.

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

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