South Africa’s government and state-owned enterprises remain at the forefront of driving economic transformation through strategic procurement, as demonstrated by a diverse, current listing of high-impact tenders. These tender opportunities span key sectors, construction, infrastructure, IT, medical services, furniture supply, and more, across multiple provinces. Together, they represent not only immediate business prospects but also broader economic levers for job creation, infrastructure enhancement, and local enterprise support.
This wave of tendering activity signals a proactive approach to addressing both service delivery gaps and broader development objectives. By leveraging these contracts, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs), consultants, and service providers can access markets, build capacity, and contribute to South Africa’s socio-economic upliftment. Each tender is a catalyst for employment, local supply chain activation, and the advancement of vital public services, reinforcing the national goal of inclusive growth.
Grouped Tender Opportunities Listings
Below, all tenders are organized first by province, then by industry. Each industry section highlights the scope, requirements, deadlines, and projected impact of the opportunities—offering entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community stakeholders a clear roadmap for engagement.
Gauteng
Facility Management & Advisory Services
Tender Title: Preparation of GRAP Compliant Annual Financial Statements, Assets Verification, Update and Monitoring of Asset Register and Audit Readiness and Support (36 months)
Tender Number: EWCBID11/2025
Project Scope: Ekurhuleni West TVET College seeks a service provider to prepare compliant financial statements, verify assets, maintain the asset register, and provide audit readiness support for three years.
Eligibility Criteria: Not specified in extract; refer to tender documents for details.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents for sale at Germiston Head Office for R1,000.
Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: This contract is vital for ensuring transparent, accountable financial management at a major educational institution. It creates opportunities for accounting and audit firms to demonstrate expertise while supporting public sector governance—a win for both business and the community.
Medical Supplies & Services
Tender Title: Placement/Outright Purchase of a Cold Storage Facility for Barcoded DNA Samples, Including Service and Maintenance (5 years)
Tender Number: RFB007/25/26
Project Scope: The National Health Laboratory Service requires the supply, installation, and maintenance of a cold storage facility for DNA samples at its Braamfontein laboratory.
Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory briefing session; specific requirements in tender documents.
Submission Requirements: Attendance at briefing session (21 July 2025), tender documents available online.
Deadline: Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: This tender directly supports critical healthcare infrastructure, ensuring the safe storage of genetic material for forensic and medical research. It is a significant opportunity for suppliers of specialized medical equipment and maintenance providers in Gauteng, with long-term service prospects.
IT Infrastructure & Security
Tender Title: Procurement of a Secure Web Gateway, Licenses, Support, Maintenance, and Training for SAPS (60 months)
Tender Number: RFB 3117/2025
Project Scope: The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites bids for a secure web gateway solution, including licenses, support, maintenance, and training for the South African Police Service for five years.
Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory briefing session (23 July 2025); specific technical and compliance requirements.
Submission Requirements: Attendance at briefing session, comprehensive bid documentation.
Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: This project is central to modernizing SAPS’s digital security infrastructure, offering a major contract for IT security providers. It will boost local capacity in cybersecurity and create ongoing jobs in tech support and training.
Tender Title: Procurement of Trend Micro License Renewal with Maintenance and Support for DOJ&CD (2 years)
Tender Number: RFB 3118-2025
Project Scope: SITA seeks a provider to renew Trend Micro licenses and deliver maintenance and support services for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Eligibility Criteria: Non-compulsory virtual briefing session (23 July 2025).
Submission Requirements: Tender documents available online.
Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: This tender ensures continued protection of sensitive justice sector data, offering steady business for cybersecurity firms and reinforcing the importance of IT resilience in public administration.
Furniture Supply
Tender Title: Supply and Delivery of High Back Chairs to NTCSA Live Line Offices (National, based in Gauteng)
Tender Number: E1559NTCSAMWP
Project Scope: Eskom, via the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA), requires high back chairs for various offices nationwide.
Eligibility Criteria: Compliance with OHS specifications and supplier development requirements.
Submission Requirements: Multiple documents, including technical specifications and OHS compliance forms.
Deadline: Thursday, 14 August 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This is a sizable opportunity for furniture manufacturers and suppliers, especially those compliant with occupational health standards. It promotes local procurement and supports job creation in manufacturing and logistics.
Eastern Cape
Energy Audits
Tender Title: Provision of Energy Protection with Prepaid Power Users (PPU) and Small Power Users (SPU) Audit Services to Eskom Distribution, Cape Coastal Cluster
Tender Number: E1328DXECP
Project Scope: Eskom seeks audit services for energy protection for prepaid and small power users in the Cape Coastal Cluster.
Eligibility Criteria: Not specified in the extract; refer to the tender documents.
Submission Requirements: Publication of bidders’ names; tender documents available online.
Deadline: Monday, 28 July 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This tender supports Eskom’s efforts to reduce energy losses and improve billing accuracy. It creates opportunities for audit and engineering firms, fostering skills development and service delivery in the energy sector.
Limpopo
Construction & Civil Engineering
Tender Title: Construction of Remedial Works at Four (4) Schools Under the Safe Batch 5 Programme
Tender Number: TMT-DBE-25/26-SAFE5-RWCL1
Project Scope: The Mvula Trust requires a contractor to undertake remedial construction work at four schools as part of a broader infrastructure programme.
Eligibility Criteria: Not specified in the extract; refer to tender documents.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents are available online.
Deadline: Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This project directly addresses critical infrastructure needs in rural education, offering local construction firms a chance to demonstrate capability. It supports job creation and improves learning environments, vital for community development.
Mpumalanga
Tourism & Economic Development
Tender Title: Appointment of a Service Provider to Conduct a Detailed Feasibility Study for a Waterpark Featuring Waves in Hazyview
Tender Number: EDT/053/25/MP
Project Scope: The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism seeks a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed waterpark.
Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory briefing session (24 July 2025).
Submission Requirements: Attendance at briefing session, tender documents available online.
Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This study could pave the way for a major tourism investment, creating jobs and boosting local businesses. It is an opportunity for consulting firms to contribute to regional economic diversification.
Tender Title: Appointment of a Service Provider to Conduct a Detailed Feasibility Study for the Mariepskop Cable Car Project
Tender Number: EDT/054/25/MP
Project Scope: A similar feasibility study for a cable car project at the Mariepskop Nature Reserve.
Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory briefing session (25 July 2025).
Submission Requirements: Attendance at briefing session, tender documents available online.
Deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This project has the potential to transform ecotourism in Mpumalanga, attracting investment and creating sustainable employment. It offers consulting and engineering firms a platform to shape the province’s tourism future.
Free State
Energy Sector Maintenance
Tender Title: Guide Vanes Journal Refurbishment at Vanderkloof Hydro Electric Power Station
Tender Number: E1558GXPOU
Project Scope: Eskom requires the refurbishment of guide vanes journals at the Vanderkloof Power Station.
Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory briefing session (29 July 2025), strict OHS and quality compliance.
Submission Requirements: Extensive documentation, including OHS, quality, and technical compliance.
Deadline: Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This tender supports Eskom’s maintenance of critical energy infrastructure, offering specialized engineering and fabrication firms a substantial contract. It contributes to grid reliability and local industrial development.
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The current tender landscape in South Africa is rich with opportunities for businesses of all sizes and across sectors. From upgrading school infrastructure in Limpopo to securing national health laboratories in Gauteng, and from pioneering tourism projects in Mpumalanga to maintaining vital energy assets in the Free State, these tenders are more than just contracts—they are building blocks for inclusive economic growth.
Local businesses and entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit www.etenders.gov.za for the full list of tenders, complete documentation, and submission guidelines. Seizing these tender opportunities not only drives business success but also strengthens communities, creates jobs, and advances South Africa’s development goals. Now is the time to engage, compete, and contribute to a thriving, equitable economy.
