South Africa currently offers a diverse range of significant tender opportunities spanning various provinces and industries. These tenders are crucial for driving infrastructure development, enhancing service delivery, creating sustainable jobs, and stimulating growth for local businesses by involving them directly in public projects and supply chains.
Such tenders enable broad participation from professional service providers, construction firms, suppliers, and technical specialists. They promote local economic development by facilitating public sector investments into key areas like municipal vehicle maintenance, power station supplies, IT telecommunications, economic development reviews, circuit breaker refurbishments, and electrical infrastructure improvements. These tender opportunities support inclusive economic growth and empower entrepreneurs and enterprises throughout South Africa.
Grouped Tender Opportunities Listings
Western Cape
Wholesale and Retail Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
Tender Title: Appointment of a Panel of Service Providers for the Repair, Maintenance and Servicing of Municipal Vehicles in the Theewaterskloof Municipal Area for the Period from Date of Appointment until 30 June 2028.
Tender Number: COMM 07/2025/26
Project Scope: Provision of repair, maintenance, and servicing for municipal vehicles to ensure operational efficiency for the municipality.
Eligibility Criteria: Service providers must have the capability and experience in vehicle servicing and repair.
Submission Requirements: Tender documents must be submitted physically as e-submission is not permitted. Attendance at a compulsory briefing session is required on 22 August 2025 at Theewaterskloof Municipal Office, Caledon.
Deadline: 19 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This tender supports local automotive service businesses and helps maintain municipal transport fleets essential for effective service delivery in the region, contributing to operational efficiency and local job creation.
Mpumalanga
Supplies: General
Tender Title: Supply and Delivery of Antiscalant Chemical for Cooling Water and Ash Water System at Hendrina Power Station for a Period of 5 Years
Tender Number: E1469GXMPHEN
Project Scope: Provide antiscalant chemicals as needed to support cooling and ash water systems at the power station.
Eligibility Criteria: Chemical suppliers with appropriate certifications and capacity.
Submission Requirements: Electronic submission allowed via Eskom Tender Bulletin. No briefing session.
Deadline: 25 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This tender underpins power station operational maintenance critical for energy supply stability, ensuring continuous job opportunities in chemical supply and supporting Mpumalanga’s energy infrastructure.
Services: General
Tender Title: Appointment of a Service Provider for the Review of the Mpumalanga Economic Growth and Development Path (MEGDP)
Tender Number: EDT/055/25/MP
Project Scope: Provide specialist services to review and update the provincial economic growth strategy to align with current conditions and priorities.
Eligibility Criteria: Expertise in economic development and strategic planning.
Submission Requirements: Electronic submission not allowed; compulsory virtual briefing on 27 August 2025 via Microsoft Teams.
Deadline: 19 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This tender supports strategic planning aimed at fostering sustainable economic development in Mpumalanga, providing important opportunities for consultancy firms and contributing to policies that drive economic growth.
Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
Tender Title: Service of Raw Coal Sampling on Mill Feeders, Coal Ash Feeders and Coarse Ash Sampling across all Units at Matla Power Station for 5 Years
Tender Number: E1646GXMPMAT
Project Scope: Carry out raw coal and ash sampling to ensure quality and compliance at power generation facilities.
Eligibility Criteria: Specialised service providers with technical sampling expertise.
Submission Requirements: Electronic submission on Eskom Tender Bulletin; briefing session on 26 August 2025 (optional) via virtual meeting.
Deadline: 26 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This tender is vital for maintaining quality control in energy production, supporting technical service providers and sustaining operations in Mpumalanga’s energy sector.
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Other Service Activities
Tender Title: Refurbishment of Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers on an “As and When” Required Basis at Kriel Power Station for a Period of Five Years
Tender Number: E1704GXMPKRI
Project Scope: Refurbish medium voltage circuit breakers to ensure a reliable electrical infrastructure at the power station.
Eligibility Criteria: Technical contractors with expertise in circuit breaker refurbishment.
Submission Requirements: Electronic submission via Eskom Tender Bulletin; optional briefing on 4 September 2025 via MS Teams.
Deadline: 23 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This tender will enhance electrical reliability and safety at a key power station, supporting technical industry contractors and helping stabilise the electricity supply.
Free State
Construction
Tender Title: Establishing an Enabling Agreement with a Panel of Nine Contractors for Class 3 & 4 Wood Pole Replacement under Live Conditions (11 – 33kV) in the Free State Operating Unit for 60 Months
Tender Number: E1465DXFSOU
Project Scope: Replace wooden power poles under live electrical conditions as required to maintain network integrity.
Eligibility Criteria: Construction and electrical contractors with relevant experience and capacity for live line work.
Submission Requirements: Electronic tender submission is mandatory through Eskom’s e-tendering portal. Optional online briefing on 25 August 2025 via MS Teams.
Deadline: 23 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: Facilitates sustainable electricity infrastructure maintenance and local job creation for skilled contractors, supporting reliable power delivery in the Free State.
Gauteng
Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning
Tender Title: North Grid Aircons Replacement Project – Replace, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of 194 Air Conditioners at Various Substations (Limpopo and North West Provinces) for 9 Months
Tender Number: E1707NTCSAMWP
Project Scope: Replace air conditioning units at multiple substations to improve operational conditions and equipment reliability.
Eligibility Criteria: Suppliers and installers with experience in large-scale HVAC projects.
Submission Requirements: Electronic submission allowed; briefing session on 21 August 2025 via Microsoft Teams.
Deadline: 22 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: Supports infrastructure upgrades crucial for power grid reliability and climate control, creating opportunities for HVAC businesses and contributing to modernising utilities infrastructure.
National
Supplies: General
Tender Title: Request for Proposal for the Supply, Installation, Commissioning, Support and Maintenance of IT Telecommunication Services for 84 Months to Airports Company South Africa
Tender Number: COR7979/2025/RFP
Project Scope: Provide comprehensive IT telecommunications services, including supply, installation, commissioning, support, and maintenance.
Eligibility Criteria: IT and telecommunication service providers with proven service delivery capabilities.
Submission Requirements: Physical submission required; compulsory briefing on 22 August 2025 via Microsoft Teams.
Deadline: 19 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: Enables modernisation of communication infrastructure at national airports, benefiting IT firms and improving operational efficiency in critical transport hubs.
Information and Communication
North West
Tender Title: Supply of ERP and Related Software System Support to Necsa for 36 Months
Tender Number: FIN-SCM-TEN-0127
Project Scope: Provide ERP software system support services to South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited.
Eligibility Criteria: IT firms with ERP experience and support capabilities.
Submission Requirements: Physical submission required; no briefing session.
Deadline: 26 September 2025, 11:00
Impact Analysis: Supports digital transformation and operational efficiency at a national scientific institution, promoting the growth of specialised IT service providers.
These tenders collectively represent transformative opportunities for South African businesses across industries and provinces. They aim to enhance public infrastructure, maintain essential services, and stimulate local economic participation, particularly supporting small and medium enterprises and fostering sustainable job creation.
For detailed information and to access full tender opportunities documents, entrepreneurs and stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official portal at www.etenders.gov.za and engage proactively with these tender opportunities. Seizing these tenders is vital to driving inclusive economic growth and advancing South Africa’s development agenda across all sectors.
