South Africa currently has a diverse range of key tender opportunities spanning multiple provinces and industries, including construction, rental and leasing, water treatment, supplies, and catering services. These tenders are crucial for driving infrastructure upgrades, creating employment, and stimulating economic growth, especially by supporting local businesses and communities across the country.
These public sector tenders encompass road rehabilitation projects, supply and maintenance contracts, equipment hire, and service provisions, all of which contribute significantly to improving public amenities and service delivery at the municipal level.
KwaZulu-Natal Province Tender Opportunities
Construction Tender Opportunities
1. Concrete Slab 10m from the Building at VPF
– Tender Number: Not specified
– Project Scope: Construction of a concrete slab extending 10 meters around a building at VPF.
– Eligibility Criteria: Relevant construction experience and compliance with municipal standards.
– Submission Requirements: Refer to Msinga Local Municipality bid documents.
– Deadline: 2 October 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: This infrastructural development enhances facility safety and durability, fostering local construction businesses and creating job opportunities.
2. Rehabilitation of Mhlaba Access Road Tender Opportunities
– Tender Number: MS/2025/2026/125/951/T
– Project Scope: Rehabilitation works on Mhlaba Access Road on R33 near Tugela Ferry.
– Eligibility Criteria: Open tenders with civil engineering and road rehabilitation experience.
– Submission Requirements: Bid documents include official forms and technical plans; briefing session compulsory on 23 September 2025.
– Deadline: 2 October 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: Improves transport infrastructure critical for local connectivity, enabling better access to services and markets for communities and small businesses.
3. Rehabilitation of Mlindazwe Access Road Tender Opportunities
– Tender Number: MS/2025/2026/124/951/T
– Project Scope: Road rehabilitation at R33 Main Road, Tugela Ferry area.
– Eligibility Criteria: Civil infrastructure contractors with relevant experience.
– Submission Requirements: Bid documents downloadable at Msinga Municipality website; compulsory briefing session on 23 Sept 2025.
– Deadline: 2 October 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: Enhances transport reliability and safety, supporting economic activities and public mobility.
4. Rehabilitation of Gonondo Access Road Tender Opportunities
– Tender Number: MS/2025/2026/126/951/T
– Project Scope: Rehabilitation of Gonondo Access Road, R33 Main Road.
– Eligibility Criteria: Open tender for qualified construction firms.
– Submission Requirements: Same as other Msinga rehabilitations; compulsory briefing session.
– Deadline: 2 October 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: Supports rural infrastructure development, improved access helping social upliftment and business growth in the area.
Western Cape Province Tender Opportunities
Rental and Leasing Activities Tender Opportunities
HIRE OF DIGGER LOADER (TLB) AND 10M3 TIP TRUCK (6 Months, As-Needed Basis)
– Tender Number: SMQ14-25-26
– Project Scope: Supply of digger loader and tip truck on hire basis for municipal projects.
– Eligibility Criteria: Registered equipment rental businesses with reliable machinery.
– Submission Requirements: Request for quotation with company profile and compliance certificates. No briefing session.
– Deadline: 26 September 2025 at 11:00
– Impact: Enables municipality to efficiently maintain infrastructure projects, supporting local service providers and equipment suppliers.
Water Collection, Treatment and Supply Tender Opportunities
Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance for Drakenstein Wastewater Treatment Works and Sewage Pump Stations
– Tender Number: CES 19/2025
– Project Scope: Maintenance contract up to 31 December 2027, focusing on predictive upkeep of wastewater and sewage facilities in Paarl.
– Eligibility Criteria: Specialized maintenance firms in wastewater and mechanical systems.
– Submission Requirements: Open bid with compulsory briefing on 2 October 2025 at 11:00.
– Deadline: 9 October 2025 at 10:00
– Impact: Ensures reliable water sanitation services supporting public health and environmental sustainability, while creating technical jobs.
Supplies: General Tender Opportunities
Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
– Tender Number: ED6/2025
– Project Scope: Provision of PPE until 30 June 2028 for municipal operations.
– Eligibility Criteria: Suppliers of certified PPE complying with safety regulations.
– Submission Requirements: Open bid; no briefing session.
– Deadline: 16 October 2025 at 10:00
– Impact: Strengthens workplace safety standards for municipal employees, supporting local manufacturers and suppliers of safety gear.
Supply of Petrol and Diesel to Theewaterskloof Municipality
– Tender Number: COMM 02/2025/26
– Project Scope: Fuel supply contract until 30 June 2028 for municipality vehicles and machinery.
– Eligibility Criteria: Proven fuel suppliers with capacity for bulk delivery.
– Submission Requirements: Requests for proposal with compulsory (non-mandatory) briefing on 26 September 2025.
– Deadline: 17 October 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: Supports smooth municipal transport operations; opportunity for local fuel distributors to secure a long-term contract.
Eastern Cape Province Tender Opportunities
Other Service Activities
Supply and Delivery of Catering for Elderly Month Programme
– Tender Number: SCM/MLM/07/25-26
– Project Scope: Catering services for community elderly events at Butterworth.
– Eligibility Criteria: Food service providers with food safety compliance.
– Submission Requirements: Request for quotation; documents downloadable from Mnquma municipal website. No briefing.
– Deadline: 25 September 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: Supports community welfare initiatives and provides business for local caterers.
Supply and Delivery of Catering for Children’s Month Programme Tender Opportunities
– Tender Number: SCM/MLM/12/24-25
– Project Scope: Catering for children’s events at Butterworth.
– Eligibility Criteria: Qualified catering businesses.
– Submission Requirements: Request for quotation; documents available on municipal website and eTender portal.
– Deadline: 25 September 2025 at 12:00
– Impact: Promotes social upliftment activities while supporting local food service entrepreneurs.
These tenders are key mechanisms to bolster public infrastructure, enhance service delivery, create job opportunities, and stimulate growth for South African enterprises, especially small to medium-sized businesses rooted in local communities.
For comprehensive details and to explore more tender opportunities across all provinces and sectors, interested parties should visit the official eTender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Securing these contracts is critical to fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable development throughout South Africa.
