Today, 6 October 2026, marks the closing date for 70 South African government tenders. Suppliers are urged to confirm requirements and submit their bids before the exact deadline for each opportunity. Various government departments and entities have issued tenders across different sectors, including construction, services, and supply chain management.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has issued a tender for the appointment of professional service providers to plan, design, monitor, and complete Lurhwayizo SSS in the Eastern Cape. Eskom has also issued several tenders, including one for alien invader species monitoring, control, and eradication at Hendrina Power Station for a period of five years.
The City of Cape Town is seeking bids for the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of high voltage current limiting fuse-links. The National Youth Development Agency has issued a tender for procurement of renovations at its uMzimkhulu office. Eskom's tenders also include provision of building and infrastructure maintenance services at Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five years.
Other notable tenders include the provision of national key point and firearm training for Duvha Power Station by Eskom, supply and delivery of low voltage power and control cables and medium voltage power cables to the Cape Coastal Cluster by Eskom, and supply and delivery of non-critical pumps for a period of five years on an as and when required basis by Eskom.
The City Council of Johannesburg has issued a tender for appointment of a suitably qualified service provider to conduct quality assurance of performance information for the financial years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27. The South African Police Service has issued a tender for appointment of a contractor for repair and renovations of cell block at Ewatwa Police Station in Gauteng Province.
Tenders have also been issued by various other government departments and entities, including the Free State – Police, Roads and Transport, Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The closing time for most tenders is 12:00 or 13:00 SAST.
Suppliers are advised to check the specific requirements and deadlines for each tender, as failure to submit bids on time may result in disqualification. The South African government encourages suppliers to participate in the tender process and provide services and goods to support national development initiatives.
Key points
- Seventy government tenders close today, 6 October 2026.
- Tenders are available across various sectors, including construction, services, and supply chain management.
- Suppliers must confirm requirements and submit bids before the exact deadline for each opportunity.
