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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 183 of 189)
- BT1TRIMRFPCR20 Marikana C
- Buyer
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Province
- North West
- Location
- North West, Marikana C
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 46 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- BT1TRIMRFPER3 Panbult
- Buyer
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Mpumalanga, Panbult
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 46 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- BT1TRIMRFPER4 Rietkuil
- Buyer
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Mpumalanga, Rietkuil
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 46 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- BT1TRIMRFPWR14 Worcester
- Buyer
- Transnet SOC Ltd
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Western Cape, Worcester
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2026 46 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- CTT26938
- Buyer
- PetroSA
- Province
- National
- Location
- Duinzicht Avenue, MOSSEL BAY, Mossel Bay
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026 6 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RFB 3280/2026 - (ERP No 482010))
- Buyer
- State Information Technology Agency
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 459 John Vorster Drive, Centurion, Pretoria, 0048
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2026 5 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E2021DXGPR
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, Eskom Academy of Learning, Dale Road, Midrand, 1685
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 4 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- NRA 2026/0019 (B)
- Buyer
- South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- 38 IDA STREET, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 1 day left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3394GXLPMAT
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- Matimba Power Station, Lephalale, Lephalale, 0556
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 4 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3395GXLPMAT
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- Matimba Power Station, Lephalale, Lephalale, 0556
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026 4 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- THLM/SCM09/2026-2027/FS01
- Buyer
- Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Stand No. 24 Kwaggafontein C, Mthombomuhle, Kwaggafontein, Kwaggafontein, 0458
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026 12 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3420GXMPMAT
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Location
- Delmas Road, Kriel, Mpumalanga, 2271
- Published
- 24 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 23 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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