South Africa currently advertises a diverse range of tenders across various provinces and industries, offering significant opportunities to enhance infrastructure, foster local business growth, and create jobs. These tenders span sectors such as professional services, building maintenance, travel management, medical supplies, civil engineering, and scientific research, each contributing to economic development and improved public services.
By engaging with these tenders, local businesses can expand their market presence, support community development, and help modernise critical infrastructure, crucial for sustainable economic progress.
KwaZulu-Natal Tender Opportunities
Industry: Professional Services Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Maintenance and Support for Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). Supply, delivery, maintenance and support of VSA Rampage, Amethyst Voice Recording and compatible telephones.
- Tender Number: SCM 56R OF 24/25
- Project Scope: Provision of maintenance and support services for an enterprise-level PABX system, including related voice recording and telephony equipment.
- Eligibility Criteria: Refer to tender documentation for specific qualifications.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable from the official site; no e-submission allowed.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 12:00
- Impact Analysis: This tender supports the modernisation of communication infrastructure within the Msunduzi Local Municipality, enhancing operational efficiency and service reliability, thereby benefiting local service providers and community connectivity.
Gauteng Tender Opportunities
Industry: Building Services
- Tender Title: Provision for General Building Maintenance at O R Tambo International Airport for 60 months.
- Tender Number: ORTIA7874/2025/RFP
- Project Scope: General building maintenance across airport infrastructure.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; bidders must comply with the requirements in the bid document.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents available for download; briefing session compulsory on 5 September 2025.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Ensures upkeep of one of Africa’s busiest airports, maintaining international standards and supporting local contractors and employment.
Industry: Travel Management
- Tender Title: Appointment of a panel of service providers for travel management services for 36 months.
- Tender Number: 052/2025/EWSS/TRAVEL/RFB
- Project Scope: Manage travel arrangements for Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender for qualified service providers.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable; online briefing session on 10 September 2025.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Facilitates efficient travel procurement, stimulating service provider networks and cost savings in government travel operations.
Industry: Medical Supplies
- Tender Title: Placement/Procurement of MALDI–TOF instrument for the National Institute for Communicable Diseases with 5-year servicing.
- Tender Number: RFB010/25/26
- Project Scope: Supply, installation, and maintenance of advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender for qualified medical equipment suppliers.
- Submission Requirements: Tender document download; compulsory briefing on 10 September 2025.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Strengthens diagnostic capacity supporting public health surveillance and research, creating demand for specialised suppliers and technicians.
Industry: Scientific Research
- Tender Title: Supply, installation, and commissioning of HVAC at Glasshouse C17 at ARC-VIMP.
- Tender Number: ARC/18/08/2025
- Project Scope: Installation and commissioning of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in a research glasshouse.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; refer to documents.
- Submission Requirements: Compulsory briefing on 8 September 2025; documents downloadable.
- Deadline: 25 September 2025 at 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Modernises agricultural research facilities, spurring innovation and related technical employment.
Free State Tender Opportunities
Industry: Professional Services
- Tender Title: Professional services for the construction of Langehoven Park Comprehensive School.
- Tender Number: BID NO: IDT-FSDOE-PM-LP-2025
- Project Scope: Project management, design, and construction oversight services.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; professionals with relevant experience invited.
- Submission Requirements: Download bid documents; no briefing session.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Supports education infrastructure development, creating jobs in construction and professional sectors, and enhancing local capacity building.
- Tender Title: Consortium of professional services for the rehabilitation of various Cluster Two schools.
- Tender Number: Bid No: IDT-FSDOE-PSP-RRC1-2025
- Project Scope: Comprehensive services including project management, quantity surveying, architectural, engineering, social facilitation, health and safety.
- Eligibility Criteria: Professionals and firms capable of multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable; no compulsory briefing.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Drives multi-disciplinary collaboration for school upgrades, positively impacting education and creating diverse professional employment.
North West Tender Opportunities
Industry: Civil Engineering
- Tender Title: Upgrade and extension of Zeerust Wastewater Treatment Works – Mechanical, electrical and civil works.
- Tender Number: NMMDM 25/06/01 PMU
- Project Scope: Expansion and modernisation of wastewater treatment facility.
- Eligibility Criteria: Contractors with relevant municipal infrastructure experience.
- Submission Requirements: Compulsory briefing on 11 September 2025; tender documents downloadable.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Improves sanitation infrastructure supporting public health and environmental sustainability, with opportunities for local construction firms.
- Tender Title: Upgrading gravel roads to block paving in Mmutla, Kgotso, Makhalemele and Ekageng Streets (Phase 1).
- Tender Number: MHLM/MIG/04/2025/2026
- Project Scope: Road surface improvement in targeted streets using block paving.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; local municipality contracting standards apply.
- Submission Requirements: No compulsory briefing; tender documents downloadable.
- Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Enhances local transport infrastructure, boosts mobility, and stimulates employment opportunities in construction and materials supply.
Western Cape Tender Opportunities
Industry: Vehicle Maintenance
- Tender Title: Maintenance, servicing, and repair of Laingsburg municipal fleet vehicles.
- Tender Number: SCM-T-2025-26-005
- Project Scope: Regular maintenance and repair of municipal vehicles.
- Eligibility Criteria: Proof of eligibility required; participation fee applicable.
- Submission Requirements: Download tender documents; no briefing session.
- Deadline: 29 September 2025 at 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Supports municipal operations by maintaining vehicle fleet reliability, providing local workshop and service businesses steady contracts.
These tenders represent vital economic and social infrastructure projects across South Africa, providing avenues for job creation, business growth, and service improvements. Interested parties should visit www.etenders.gov.za for the complete list of tenders and to access full package details.
Seizing these opportunities is key to fostering inclusive economic development throughout all provinces and sectors.
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