Today, 21 September 2026, marks the deadline for 157 South African government tenders. Suppliers and service providers are urged to confirm the requirements and submit their bids before the exact deadline for each opportunity. The tenders cover a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, services, and supply chain management.

The Council for Medical Schemes has issued a tender for the appointment of a service provider for the replacement of generator x2 batteries and replacement of UPS, with a closing time of 02:00 SAST. Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane has advertised a tender for the appointment of a service provider to procure and install 10 000-litre water tanks with booster pressure pumps for integrated and community welfare services, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST.

The Department of Sports, Arts & Culture has issued a tender for the appointment of a registered transaction advisor to review/update the value assessment cost estimates for the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Building, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST. Additionally, ESKOM has advertised a tender for a centralized operational technology (OT) configuration management system for NTCSA, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST.

Various municipalities have also issued tenders, including the Matatiele Local Municipality, which has advertised tenders for cleaning and refuse removal in different areas, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST. The City of Cape Town has issued a tender for a framework for the ad-hoc detection and location of underground services and ad-hoc surveying within the city, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST.

The Polokwane Municipality has issued multiple tenders for the lease of remaining extent of various properties, including sports clubs and facilities, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST. ESKOM has also advertised tenders for the supply, installation, and delivery of smart TVs, as well as the Sere Wind Farm Fire Detection System and Sere Wind Farm Fire Protection System, with a closing time of 12:00 SAST.

Other notable tenders include the appointment of a catering service provider for the Southern Region (Fairview) consultative meeting relating to the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget for the 2027–2032, issued by Mbombela Local Municipality, with a closing time of 13:00 SAST. The Department of Rural Development & Land Reform has issued a tender for the appointment of a contractor for the drilling of a borehole and water reticulation at Gengqe Clinic in Mqanduli, with a closing time of 13:00 SAST.

The Agricultural Research Council has issued a tender for the appointment of a panel of service providers for the provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) repairs and maintenance for a period of time, with a closing time of 13:00 SAST. Interested suppliers and service providers are advised to review the tender requirements and submit their bids before the closing deadline.

Key points

  • 157 South African government tenders are scheduled to close today, 21 September 2026.
  • Tenders are available across various sectors, including infrastructure, services, and supply chain management.
  • Suppliers and service providers must confirm requirements and submit bids before the exact deadline for each opportunity.

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