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Find Active Engineering Tender Opportunities

Find engineering tenders in South Africa. Browse live public opportunities, closing dates, buyer details and BidBetter bid tools.

Engineering tenders in South Africa cover active public procurement opportunities where government buyers need design, supervision, technical assessment, civil works support, electrical and mechanical engineering, quality testing and built-environment professional services. This page is a public, indexable collection of live tenders that match the engineering sector based on tender titles, descriptions, categories and related procurement keywords. The list updates automatically as new relevant tender records are added, which means suppliers can return to this page to monitor fresh opportunities without manually searching multiple public portals.

Engineering tender pages help professional teams identify opportunities where their registrations, disciplines and project experience align with the buyer’s scope. Public buyers may include national departments, provincial departments, municipalities, state-owned entities, schools, universities, hospitals and specialised agencies. The exact buyer profile changes from tender to tender, so each opportunity should be reviewed on its own merits. A small RFQ may require a fast turnaround and simple pricing, while a larger contract may include technical scoring, compulsory briefing attendance, detailed returnable schedules and formal contract conditions.

The active tender results below link directly to public tender detail pages. Each detail page includes a tender-specific title, tender number, organ of state, province or delivery location, sector, published date where available, closing date, briefing date, compulsory briefing status, submission method, documents and requirements. This is important for engineering suppliers because a tender can look relevant from its title but still be unsuitable once the mandatory requirements, delivery geography, staffing needs or compliance documents are reviewed.

Common compliance areas for this sector include professional registrations, ECSA or relevant council status, technical methodology, project references, professional indemnity and detailed resource schedules. Suppliers should read the official tender documents before bidding, verify all deadlines, and confirm whether submissions must be uploaded online or delivered physically. BidBetter’s public pages help with discovery, while the software tools help registered users analyse tender requirements, identify disqualification risks, summarise returnables and decide whether a bid is worth pursuing.

There are currently 358 active engineering tenders shown on this page. To keep researching opportunities, view latest tenders, search the full tender database on Find Tenders, learn how BidBetter’s software supports bid decisions, or review available plans on Pricing.

Active tenders

358 active tenders

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SARAO-SDSE-TM-(PRF-4581)-2026-27 — APPOINTMENT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIALISED TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE AFRICA2MOON PROJECT

National Research Foundation

SARAO-SDSE-TM-(PRF-4581)-2026-27 Western Cape Other professional, scientific and technical activities Closes 23 Oct 2026
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DMP/13/26/GAU-EL — REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BATTERIES

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

DMP/13/26/GAU-EL Gauteng Supplies: Electrical Equipment Closes 15 Oct 2026
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CTIA8136/2026/RFP — Tender for Indoor Electrical Maintenance for a period of 5 years at Cape Town International Airport

Airports Company of South Africa

CTIA8136/2026/RFP Western Cape Services: Electrical Closes 13 Nov 2026
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10375062 — :SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 44 kV SURGE ARRESTERS

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

10375062 Gauteng Services: Electrical Closes 16 Oct 2026
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MMB 2627/029 PSB — PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SECURITY LIGHTS AND STREET LIGHTS @ DHM, DOJ , DOL (CLUSTER B ) BOJANALA REGION MOGWASE GARANKUWA MADIKWE, RUSTENBURG MARIKANA FOR 36 MONTHS

Public Works

MMB 2627/029 PSB North West Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Closes 11 Nov 2026
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MMB 2627/030 PSB — PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, SECURITY LIGHTS & STREET LIGHTS@ SAPS CLUSTER D BOJANALA REGION : GROOT MARICCO SWARTRUGGENS MADIKWE MOGWASE MAK=NKWE MONAKATO FOR 36 MONTHS CIDB : 5 EB & 5 EP

Public Works

MMB 2627/030 PSB North West Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Closes 11 Nov 2026
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MMB 2627/028 PSB — PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION @ SAPS,DOJ DOA (CLUSTER I) BAFOKENG MANKWE RUSTENBURG BUFFELSPOORT MARIKANA TEMBA ROOIGROND & POTCHEFSTROOM FOR 36 MONTHS

Public Works

MMB 2627/028 PSB North West Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Closes 11 Nov 2026
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DBNQ26/10/09 — HIBBERDENE SAPS: SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF A 12KVA SOLAR SYSTEM

Public Works

DBNQ26/10/09 KwaZulu-Natal Supplies: Electrical Equipment Closes 22 Oct 2026
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E2371GXNOUR — SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AIR- CONDITIONING UNITS AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR NUCLEAR OPERATING UNIT (NOU) ON AN “AS AND WHEN” REQUIRED BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS -E2371GXNOUR

ESKOM

E2371GXNOUR Western Cape Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Closes 27 Oct 2026
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KRLM/COM/BID/ 02 /2026-27 — APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY OF SERVICES OF ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DESIGNS FOR CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION OF KOSTER AND SWARTRUGGENS LANDFILL SITE.

Kgetlengrivier Local municipality

KRLM/COM/BID/ 02 /2026-27 North West Services to buildings and landscape activities Closes 23 Oct 2026
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SC2613/2025 — Supply and Delivery of Small Plant Equipment

Overstrand Municipality

SC2613/2025 Western Cape Supplies: Electrical Equipment Closes 15 Oct 2026
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GTLM/INFR05/20262027 — PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION MONITORING, CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSE-OUT (TURNKEY) OF QHOO ROAD AND STORM-WATER

Greater Taung Local Municipality

GTLM/INFR05/20262027 North West Civil engineering Closes 10 Nov 2026
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SCMU10-26/27-0019 — FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS PROVINCIAL PAVED AND GRAVEL ROADS IN THE SUNDAYS RIVER LOCAL MUNICIPAL AREA FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS

Eastern Cape - Transport

SCMU10-26/27-0019 Eastern Cape Civil engineering Closes 03 Nov 2026
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E1008DXMWPR — THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND SUPPLY EX-WORKS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF MINIATURE SUBSTATIONS, ACCESSORIES AND TRAINING OVER A 5 (FIVE) YEAR’S PERIOD ON AN “AS AND WHEN REQUIRED” BASIS TO THE DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

ESKOM

E1008DXMWPR Gauteng Supplies: Electrical Equipment Closes 30 Oct 2026
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233/2026 — : ELECTRICAL BREAKER AND CONCRETE MIXER

Kouga Municipality

233/2026 Eastern Cape Supplies: General Closes 15 Oct 2026
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RFQ 4659/26 — Appointment of a service provider to undertake the electrical upgrades of the Upper Air Room in Upington

South African Weather Service

RFQ 4659/26 Northern Cape Services: Electrical Closes 23 Oct 2026
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DBNQ26/10/06 — CLIENT:JUSTICE:DURBAN MAGISTRATE'S COURT:SERVICE,MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ALL HVAC SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE(3) MONTHS

Public Works

DBNQ26/10/06 KwaZulu-Natal Construction Closes 21 Oct 2026
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NRWDI/ICT/2026-16 — SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SMART DISPLAYS MONITORS

National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI)

NRWDI/ICT/2026-16 Gauteng Supplies: Electrical Equipment Closes 09 Oct 2026
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EEC/T04/2026 — Appointment of Panel of Consulting Engineers for period of 36 months (3 Years ).

Ekurhuleni East Tvet College

EEC/T04/2026 Gauteng Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis Closes 27 Oct 2026
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E3642CXMWP — SUPPLY, DELIVERY, COMMISSIONING AND TRAINING FOR AN INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA-OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER (ICPOES) FOR ESKOM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS.

ESKOM

E3642CXMWP Gauteng Manufacture of electrical equipment Closes 02 Nov 2026

FAQ

What engineering tenders are listed here?

This page lists public opportunities where buyers need design, supervision, technical assessment, civil works support, electrical and mechanical engineering, quality testing and built-environment professional services. Results update as new matching tender records are added.

What compliance items matter for engineering tenders?

Common checks include professional registrations, ECSA or relevant council status, technical methodology, project references, professional indemnity and detailed resource schedules. Always confirm the final requirements in the official tender document.

Which provinces should engineering suppliers monitor?

Suppliers should monitor Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and other provinces where they can deliver competitively.

How does BidBetter help engineering suppliers?

Engineering tender pages help professional teams identify opportunities where their registrations, disciplines and project experience align with the buyer’s scope.

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