South Africa currently has a diverse range of key tender opportunities spanning multiple provinces and industries. These tenders are critical for driving infrastructure development, creating employment, and stimulating economic growth for local businesses by enabling government departments and municipalities to procure essential goods, services, and works. Participation in these procurements empowers businesses across sectors to contribute to public infrastructure upgrades, service delivery improvement, and technological advancement.
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Eastern Cape Tender Opportunities
Supplies: General Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Supply and Delivery of a Jetting Machine for Makana Local Municipality
- Tender Number: Bid No. 35/2025
- Project Scope: Procurement and delivery of jetting equipment to support municipal infrastructure maintenance.
- Eligibility Criteria: Company registration documents, certified ID copies of directors/owners, completion of MBD forms 4, 6.1, 8, and 9, and either a municipal account statement or affidavit for services owed.
- Submission Requirements: Mandatory documentation as detailed above; no compulsory briefing session.
- Deadline: 20 October 2025, 12:00
- Impact Analysis: This tender supports essential municipal maintenance services that enhance sanitation infrastructure, improving community health and living conditions while providing local suppliers with procurement opportunities.
Services: General Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Appointment of Service Provider to Develop Groundwater Resources at Four Department of Social Development Institutions
- Tender Number: SCMU4-25/26-0012
- Project Scope: Development of groundwater resources to improve water supply at social development institutions.
- Eligibility Criteria: Not specifically stated; open tender.
- Submission Requirements: Refer to bid documents; compulsory briefing session scheduled.
- Deadline: 4 November 2025, 11:00
- Impact Analysis: This project will improve water security for vulnerable institutions, fostering sustainable water management and creating jobs in environmental and engineering services.
Services: General Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Appointment of Service Provider to Provide Security Services at Various Social Development Facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan
- Tender Number: SCMU4-25/26-0013
- Project Scope: Provision of security services across multiple care and administrative facilities for 36 months.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; no compulsory briefing but a virtual session is scheduled.
- Submission Requirements: See detailed bid documents for submission guidelines.
- Deadline: 3 November 2025, 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Ensuring security at critical social services facilities enhances safety for vulnerable populations and staff, while offering ongoing employment and business opportunities in the security sector.
KwaZulu-Natal Tender Opportunities
Services: General Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Contractor Appointment for the Maintenance of Sliding Doors and Access Controls for 36 Months at King Shaka International Airport
- Tender Number: RFQ28812
- Project Scope: Maintenance services for sliding doors and access control systems at a major international airport.
- Eligibility Criteria: Not specified; direct quotation request.
- Submission Requirements: Follow instructions in CIDB bid document; no briefing session.
- Deadline: 24 October 2025, 16:00
- Impact Analysis: Supporting airport infrastructure maintenance contributes to operational efficiency and security, fostering growth in the transport and services industry.
Services: Electrical Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Umgeni Hospital – Upgrade of Medium Voltage (MV) Distribution System and Related Ancillaries
- Tender Number: ZNTM01256W- Wims 079513
- Project Scope: Upgrade of electrical infrastructure to improve power distribution at Umgeni Hospital.
- Eligibility Criteria: CIDB Grade 6EP or higher; 12-month contract period.
- Submission Requirements: Bid documents specify technical and contractual requirements; compulsory briefing.
- Deadline: 4 November 2025, 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Upgrading hospital electrical systems is vital for health service reliability and safety, offering substantial work for qualified electrical contractors and suppliers.
Gauteng Tender Opportunities
Travel Agency Services Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: To Appoint a Travel Agent to Provide Onderstepoort Biological Products with Corporate Travel Services for 12 Months
- Tender Number: RFQ/OBP204/2025/26
- Project Scope: Corporate travel management and related services for a biological products organisation.
- Eligibility Criteria: Comply with submission requirements in RFQ document.
- Submission Requirements: See RFQ document; no compulsory briefing session.
- Deadline: 19 October 2025, 15:00
- Impact Analysis: This tender opens opportunities in the travel management sector, encouraging cost-efficient and professional travel services within government-linked entities.
Civil Engineering Tender Opportunities
- Tender Title: Supply and Install Automatic Filter Wash & Dry Machine
- Tender Number: 10363957
- Project Scope: Supply and installation of equipment for filter cleaning used in rail systems.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open quotation; no special conditions.
- Submission Requirements: Refer to bid documents; compulsory briefing session.
- Deadline: 17 October 2025, 12:00
- Impact Analysis: Enhancing rail infrastructure maintenance technology promotes efficient transport services and supports local suppliers of specialised equipment.
North West Tender Opportunities
Supplies: Computer Equipment
- Tender Title: The Supply, Delivery of 8 Laptops
- Tender Number: RFQ 49/2025
- Project Scope: Procurement of laptops for municipal use.
- Eligibility Criteria: Not specified.
- Submission Requirements: As per the RFQ document, no briefing session.
- Deadline: 13 October 2025, 16:00
- Impact Analysis: Investing in ICT equipment for public institutions enhances digital capacity and creates opportunities for technology vendors.
Western Cape Tender Opportunities
Sewerage
- Tender Title: Hiring of Chemical Toilets and Servicing of Conservancy Tanks at Clanwilliam Dam for DWS Construction South
- Tender Number: WTE-0428 CS
- Project Scope: Supply and servicing of chemical toilets and conservancy tanks to improve sanitation infrastructure.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open tender; compulsory site meetings.
- Submission Requirements: Attend compulsory site meetings; refer to bid documents.
- Deadline: 23 October 2025, 11:00
- Impact Analysis: Improving sanitation facilities at water infrastructure projects supports public health initiatives and provides work for local service providers specialising in environmental hygiene.
For a full, detailed list of tenders including documents, deadlines, and specific submission instructions, interested businesses and entrepreneurs should visit the official South African eTender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Engaging with these opportunities is vital for driving inclusive, sustained economic growth and development across all sectors and provinces.
