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How to prepare a competitive government tender
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Current tenders (page 40 of 180)
- Q 23 EDTEA 26/27
- Buyer
- Kwazulu Natal - Economic Development, Tourism and Environ Affairs
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Location
- 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026 10 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SCMU14-26/27-0009
- Buyer
- Eastern Cape - Sport Recreation Arts and Culture
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- SPORT RECREATION ARTS AND CULTURE, NO. 05 EALES TREET, BUFALLLO ROAD, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601, KING WILLIAMS TOWN CENTRAL, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 23 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- 8/2/2/473 (3EP) (2026-2027)
- Buyer
- Midvaal Local Municipality
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- 25 Mitchell street, Meyerton, Meyerton, 1961
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026 19 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- EDU 03/26 NW
- Buyer
- North West - Department of Education and Sport Development
- Province
- North West
- Location
- Dr James Moroka Drive, Mmabatho, Mafikeng, 2735
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 21 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- SCMU14-26/27-0010
- Buyer
- Eastern Cape - Sport Recreation Arts and Culture
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- SPORT RECREATION ARTS AND CULTURE, NO. 05 EALES TREET, BUFALLLO ROAD, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601, KING WILLIAMS TOWN CENTRAL, KING WILLIAMS TOWN, 5601
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 23 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- RAL/2026/ORGANISATION-WIDE STRUCTURE REVIEW/RFB001
- Buyer
- Limpopo - Limpopo Roads Agency
- Province
- Limpopo
- Location
- 26 Rabe Street, Polokwane, Polokwane, 0699
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026 22 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TMT-ECDOE-26-DSS-ORT-CL3R
- Buyer
- THE MVULA TRUST
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London, 5241
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 09 Oct 2026 3 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- EQT-AU-KMHLM-2026/27
- Buyer
- Mhlontlo Local Municipality
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Location
- Kumkani Mhlontlo Municipality 96 General Mabindla Street, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026 42 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- EDU 04/26 NW
- Buyer
- North West - Department of Education and Sport Development
- Province
- North West
- Location
- Dr James Moroka Drive, Mmabatho, Mafikeng, 2735
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026 22 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TLM/MIG/RS/2026/2027
- Buyer
- Tokologo Local Municipality
- Province
- Free State
- Location
- Corner of Voortekker and Market Square , Boshof , Boshof , 8340
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2026 26 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- TNPA/2026/07/0002/114563/RFP
- Buyer
- Transnet National Ports Authority
- Province
- Western Cape
- Location
- Port of Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, 8001
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026 24 days left
- Source
- National Treasury eTender Portal
- E3636DXGOU
- Buyer
- ESKOM
- Province
- Gauteng
- Location
- Eskom E-Tendering Site., Sunninghill,, n/a, 2191
- Published
- 02 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 02 Nov 2026 26 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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