South Africa currently offers a diverse range of key tender opportunities across various provinces and industries, vital for stimulating the economy. These tenders encompass electrical supplies, IT services, water treatment, professional services, construction, and disposals, among others. By facilitating these contracts, the government and public entities aim to enhance infrastructure, create employment, and foster growth for local businesses, contributing to inclusive economic development.
These tenders are significant because they provide avenues for local enterprises to participate in large-scale projects, promote skills development, and improve public service delivery in essential sectors such as power, public works, water, and health and safety.
Mpumalanga Tender Opportunities
Electrical Equipment Supplies Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Regret and Award Letter for the Re-Issue of The Supply and Delivery of Various Lights and Other Electrical Consumables on an As-And-When-Required Basis at Komati Power Station for 5 Years
- Tender Number: MPKOM11167GXR1Regret
- Project Scope: Supply and deliver various lighting and electrical consumables for Komati Power Station over five years.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender by Eskom; no special conditions specified.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents available; submission deadlines and contact details provided; no briefing session compulsory.
- Deadline: 14 November 2025 – 10:00
- Impact Analysis: This ongoing supply contract supports the maintenance and upgrade of power station electrical infrastructure, critical for stable electricity supply. It provides opportunities for electrical suppliers in Mpumalanga to secure long-term contracts, sustaining local jobs and technical capacity.
Hazardous Waste Removal Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal of Broken Equipment
- Tender Number: EWK08
- Project Scope: Removal and disposal of hazardous waste at Standerton Water Treatment Plant.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open to suppliers capable of handling hazardous waste; submission via email as per instructions.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents include BBBEE reporting and standard bidding forms; no compulsory briefing session.
- Deadline: 21 October 2025 – 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Ensures environmental safety and compliance through proper hazardous waste management. Enables expert environmental service providers to contribute to sustainable water treatment practices and community health protection.
KwaZulu-Natal Tender Opportunities
Information Service Activities (IT Equipment Supply) Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Supply of Desktop Computers, Laptops, Technical Laptop, and Monitor for Head Office Officials
- Tender Number: ZNQ 65/25/26
- Project Scope: Provision of fourteen standard desktops, eight laptops, one technical laptop, and one monitor for Department of Public Works & Infrastructure at Oliver Tambo House, Pietermaritzburg.
- Eligibility Criteria: Only SITA-accredited service providers on RFB 740 transversal contract; registered on Central Suppliers Database.
- Submission Requirements: Completed Request for Quotation documents; no compulsory briefing.
- Deadline: 17 October 2025 – 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Strengthens IT infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal’s public works department, improving office efficiency. Supports local IT service providers accredited through SITA, boosting the province’s tech sector and governance capacity.
Eastern Cape Tender Opportunities
Water Collection, Treatment and Supply Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Servicing and Maintenance of Water Treatment and Wastewater Purification Plants, Tsitsikamma Section, Garden Route National Park
- Tender Number: TK46.1/2025
- Project Scope: Maintenance services for water and wastewater plants at Stormsriver Mouth Camp in Tsitsikamma for 12 months.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open Request for Quotation; no special conditions noted.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents accessible; compulsory briefing session on 17 October 2025.
- Deadline: 27 October 2025 – 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Ensures reliable water quality and environmental stewardship within a major national park, promoting eco-tourism and community wellbeing. Opportunities for skilled maintenance service providers to gain government contracts.
Gauteng Tender Opportunities
Safety and Health Services
- Tender Title: Safety and Health Services Provider
- Tender Number: E2006GCMWP
- Project Scope: Provision of occupational safety and health services at Eskom Megawatt Park.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender requiring electronic submission via Eskom E-tender portal; documents must be in PDF; tenderers must comply with technical and financial requirements.
- Submission Requirements: Tender submission through Eskom’s e-tendering system; briefing session on 22 October 2025 (non-compulsory).
- Deadline: 3 November 2025 – 10:00
- Impact Analysis: Enhances workplace safety standards at a key energy sector site. Creates demand for specialised occupational health & safety service providers, contributing to safer working environments and job creation in this professional sector.
General Disposals Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Purchase and Removal of Scrap Transformers (1 x 5MVA and 1 x 20MVA) at Rosherville Rotek
- Tender Number: OLT2128094
- Project Scope: Offer to purchase and remove specified scrap transformers.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender requesting all submissions via specified email.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents include standard conditions of tender and related forms; compulsory briefing session on 16 October 2025.
- Deadline: 20 October 2025 – 10:00
- Impact Analysis: Facilitates recycling and environmentally responsible disposal of electrical equipment, providing entrepreneurial opportunities in scrap and recycling businesses within Gauteng.
Cleaning and Pest Control Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Deep Cleaning of Carpets, Chairs, and Pest Control Services for 36 Months
- Tender Number: RFQ/SASSETA/2526103/1
- Project Scope: Deliver professional cleaning and pest control services at Sasseta offices in Midrand.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open Request for Quotation; no special conditions.
- Submission Requirements: Tender documents downloadable; no compulsory briefing.
- Deadline: 17 October 2025 – 15:00
- Impact Analysis: Supports hygiene and health standards in public sector offices, offering service providers stable contracts in facility management, and promoting local entrepreneurship in Gauteng.
Western Cape Tender Opportunities
Construction Health and Safety Services Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Construction Health and Safety Services for Multi-Year Period Ending 30 June 2028
- Tender Number: SCM-T-2025-26-007
- Project Scope: Provision of construction health and safety agent services compliant with OHS Act and SACPCMP registration requirements.
- Eligibility Criteria: Tenderers must employ qualified health and safety agents registered with SACPCMP.
- Submission Requirements: Submission per open bid procedures; no compulsory briefing session.
- Deadline: 14 November 2025 – 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Enhances compliance and safety across construction projects in Laingsburg, protecting workers and ensuring legal adherence. Sustains professional health and safety consulting sectors in the Western Cape.
Construction of Houses Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Construction of 20 Houses (40m²) in Matjiesfontein
- Tender Number: SCM-T-2025-26-008
- Project Scope: Labour-intensive construction of affordable housing units in Matjiesfontein.
- Eligibility Criteria: CIDB grading 4GB/4GB PE/4CE or higher; NQF level 5 qualifications for management; EPWP compliance.
- Submission Requirements: Briefing session compulsory on 22 October 2025; tender documents available for review.
- Deadline: 14 November 2025 – 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Creates much-needed affordable housing, generating local construction jobs and advancing social development. Enables emerging contractors to build capacity in housing provision.
For a full list of tenders and comprehensive details, visit the official South African eTenders portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Seizing these opportunities allows South African businesses across all provinces and industries to contribute to nation-building, infrastructure growth, and sustainable employment.