South Africa currently advertises a diverse range of key tender opportunities spanning various provinces and industries. These tenders are significant as they support the country’s economic development by driving infrastructure improvements, creating employment opportunities, and stimulating local business growth. By engaging local contractors and service providers, they foster inclusive economic participation and contribute towards sustained growth across sectors.
These tender opportunities cover professional services, manufacturing, construction, advertising, leasing, and IT, among others. They encourage the participation of Black-owned businesses and local suppliers in line with government empowerment policies, enhancing broader socioeconomic impact.
National Tenders
Professional Services Tenders
Tender Title: DEVEXPRESS DXPERIENCE SUBSCRIPTION LICENSES FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS
Tender Number: E1640CXMWP
Project Scope: Supply and maintenance of DevExpress DXperience software subscriptions over five years to support Eskom’s operational needs.
Eligibility Criteria: Refer to the Request for Proposal documentation; professional service provision experience preferred.
Submission Requirements: Complete Tender documents including technical and costing schedules; submission electronically via Eskom’s eTendering portal.
Deadline: 15 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This tender enhances Eskom’s IT capabilities, enabling smoother operational workflows and software reliability. It provides local IT firms and consultants opportunities to collaborate on a critical national infrastructure project supporting energy supply.
Limpopo Tenders
Other Manufacturing
Tender Title: RE-ADVERTISEMENT : SALE OF SEVENTY-SIX (76) INDUSTRIAL ZONED SITES LOCATED WITHIN LOUIS TRICHARDT EXTENSION 12 TOWNSHIP
Tender Number: 47 OF 2025
Project Scope: Sale of industrial zoned land parcels for manufacturing and factory development in Makhado Local Municipality.
Eligibility Criteria: Must provide three years of audited financial statements if legally required.
Submission Requirements: Submit bid in compliance with municipal procedures and conditions; supporting financial documentation mandatory.
Deadline: 10 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: The sale of zoned industrial land is crucial for attracting manufacturing investments to Limpopo, creating jobs, expanding the industrial base, and fostering regional economic growth. It supports local business expansion and industrial diversification.
KwaZulu-Natal Tenders
Professional Services Tenders
Tender Title: Panel of Service Providers to provide Various Training for a period of 36 months
Tender Number: JPP-B-07/08/25
Project Scope: Establishment of a panel to deliver training programs supporting municipal capacity building over three years.
Eligibility Criteria: Relevant experience in professional training services; no compulsory briefing.
Submission Requirements: Submit comprehensive proposals addressing the training scope.
Deadline: 12 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This panel facilitates skills development in local government staff and communities, bolstering service delivery quality and capacity in KwaZulu-Natal. It supports the growth of training service providers and contributes to human capital development.
Advertising and Market Research
Tender Title: Erection of Street Advertising Boards within Ixopo Town for a period of 60 months
Tender Number: JPP-B-08/08/25
Project Scope: Installation and maintenance of advertising boards to enhance local marketing infrastructure.
Eligibility Criteria: Open bid, no compulsory briefing.
Submission Requirements: Submit bids with relevant advertising and installation experience.
Deadline: 12 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: Enhances local advertising visibility for businesses, creating opportunities for marketing firms and small businesses to engage consumers effectively, stimulating local economic activity.
Rental and Leasing Activities
Tender Title: Lease of Municipal Property ERF 174 (previously known as the Railway Cafe)
Tender Number: JPP-B-09/08/25
Project Scope: Leasing of municipal property to operate commercial or community services at the Railway Cafe location.
Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; compulsory briefing session.
Submission Requirements: Attend mandatory briefing; submit detailed lease proposal.
Deadline: 12 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: Leasing this property provides local entrepreneurs with affordable business premises, driving local commerce and job creation in Ixopo.
Other Service Activities
Tender Title: TENDER NO. MN 82/2025 – BULK PRINTING AND MAILING OF MONTHLY STATEMENTS AND AD HOC NOTICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
Tender Number: MN82/2025
Project Scope: Printing and dispatching of municipal billing and notices to residents in KwaDukuza.
Eligibility Criteria: Only bidders who are EME or QSE entities at least 51% Black-owned and based in KwaZulu-Natal will be considered.
Submission Requirements: Proof of Black ownership and local address required; attend compulsory briefing.
Deadline: 15 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This contract supports local printing businesses and enhances municipal communication efficiencies, while advancing government empowerment objectives.
Tender Title: TENDER NO. MN 83/2025 – TENDER FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT OF AN INDIGENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND THE AUDIT OF THE INDIGENT DATABASE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
Tender Number: MN83/2025
Project Scope: Providing a software solution and auditing services to manage indigent resident databases for KwaDukuza Municipality.
Eligibility Criteria: Preference for 51% Black-owned EME/QSE suppliers; must be based in South Africa.
Submission Requirements: Proof of compliance with empowerment criteria; attend compulsory briefing session.
Deadline: 15 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: This tender aids in transparent and efficient indigent support service delivery, providing IT and audit firms valuable opportunities while promoting social support systems.
Western Cape Tenders
Specialised Construction Activities
Tender Title: COMH-HOUSE-1/2025: LOVERSLANE: CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Tender Number: COMH-HOUSE-1/2025
Project Scope: Construction of civil engineering internal services at Loverslane, Paarl, including pipe laying, roads, and infrastructure.
Eligibility Criteria: Must have relevant construction experience; compulsory briefing.
Submission Requirements: Attend briefing; submit full technical and financial proposal.
Deadline: 11 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This infrastructure project improves municipal services and living conditions, inviting local construction and engineering businesses to participate and create employment.
Tender Title: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PIPE SYSTEMS EMPLOYING SPECIALISED TRENCHLESS CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY IN THE DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPAL AREA
Tender Number: CES 18/2025
Project Scope: Replace pipe systems using trenchless technology to minimise disruption.
Eligibility Criteria: Experience in trenchless construction required; compulsory briefing.
Submission Requirements: Attend briefing; submit detailed technical and cost proposals.
Deadline: 11 September 2025, 10:00
Impact Analysis: This innovative construction activity improves water infrastructure reliability while offering specialised contractors a cutting-edge local market opportunity.
Professional Services Tenders
Tender Title: TENDER NO: T 08 of 2025/26: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR MEDIA MONITORING SERVICES FOR A 36-MONTH PERIOD
Tender Number: T 08 of 2025/26
Project Scope: Provision of media monitoring and related communication intelligence services to Knysna Municipality.
Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; no compulsory briefing.
Submission Requirements: Submit a comprehensive media monitoring proposal.
Deadline: 10 September 2025, 12:00
Impact Analysis: Provides local communications and PR firms an opportunity to support municipal information management and citizen engagement.
South Africa’s broad array of tenders across provinces and industries represents vital opportunities for local businesses to participate in national development. These tenders will boost economic growth, strengthen infrastructure, support municipal services, and promote empowerment strategies.
For full details on these tenders and many more opportunities, prospective bidders are encouraged to visit www.etenders.gov.za. Seizing these openings can help drive inclusive and sustainable economic progress throughout South Africa.
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