Today, 5 October 2026, marks the deadline for 98 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 services and goods, including maintenance, engineering, and supply chain services.
Transnet SOC Ltd has several tenders closing today, including the provision of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, and ad hoc services for Transnet assets in the Northern region. The closing time for these tenders is 11:00 SAST. Other tenders from Transnet include the provision of building and infrastructure maintenance services at Gourikwa Gas Turbine Station on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five years.
The City of Cape Town and City of Tshwane also have tenders closing today. The City of Cape Town's tenders include the manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of LV wiring cable and flexible cords, as well as a framework agreement for the statutory inspection, testing, servicing, and repair of pressure equipment. The City of Tshwane's tender is for the appointment of a service provider for the provision of professional engineering services.
Eskom has a significant number of tenders closing today, including the provision of canteen services at the Rosherville Staff Canteen for a period of three years, the supply and delivery of 66kV outdoor current transformers, and the maintenance and repair of petrol or diesel-operated tools and equipment. The closing time for these tenders is 12:00 SAST.
Other government departments with tenders closing today include the Free State Legislature, which is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of laptops, screens, and bags for executive and administrative purposes. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is also looking for a service provider for the supply, construction, and installation of carports.
The Road Accident Fund and Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited also have tenders closing today. The Road Accident Fund's tender is for the appointment of a service provider for the leasing of office space for the Johannesburg office for a period of five years. The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited's tenders include the appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) at various stations/sites.
The closing of these tenders provides opportunities for suppliers and service providers to work with various government departments and state-owned enterprises. It is essential for interested parties to review the tender requirements and submit their bids before the deadlines to be considered.
Key points
- 98 South African government tenders are scheduled to close today, 5 October 2026.
- The tenders cover a wide range of services and goods, including maintenance, engineering, and supply chain services.
- Suppliers and service providers must confirm the requirements and submit their bids before the exact deadline for each opportunity.
