Tender sectors
South African Government Tenders by Sector
Browse tender opportunities by industry and service category. Use BidBetter to find relevant opportunities, review tender numbers and closing dates, and analyse requirements before deciding whether to bid.
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Construction Tenders
Construction tenders cover building works, civil construction, refurbishments and infrastructure projects issued by South African government departments, municipalities and state-owned entities. Most construction tenders require a valid CIDB grading in the appropriate class.
View sectorConstruction of buildings Tenders
Construction-of-buildings tenders cover new builds, additions and major refurbishments of public buildings — schools, clinics, offices and housing. Most require a CIDB GB (General Building) grading appropriate to the contract value.
View sectorSpecialised construction activities Tenders
Specialised construction tenders include demolition, site preparation, electrical installation, plumbing, plastering, roofing and other specialist trades on public-sector projects.
View sectorCivil engineering Tenders
Civil engineering tenders cover roads, water and sewerage infrastructure, bridges, stormwater and bulk earthworks issued by South African government. Most require a CIDB CE grading.
View sectorArchitectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis Tenders
Professional services tenders for architects, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineers, quantity surveyors and technical testing labs working on government projects.
View sectorServices: Professional Tenders
Professional services tenders cover consulting, advisory, design, project management and specialist technical services for South African government and municipalities.
View sectorServices: General Tenders
General services tenders cover a broad range of non-specialised services procured by South African government departments, municipalities and state-owned entities.
View sectorServices: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services) Tenders
Functional services tenders cover cleaning, security, hygiene, pest control and related building services for South African government facilities.
View sectorServices: Building Tenders
Building services tenders cover maintenance, repairs, painting and minor building works for South African government facilities.
View sectorServices: Electrical Tenders
Electrical services tenders cover electrical maintenance, installations, repairs and inspections for South African government facilities. Most require valid wireman registration and DoL compliance.
View sectorServices: Civil Tenders
Civil services tenders cover road maintenance, water and sewerage maintenance, stormwater clearing and minor civil works for South African municipalities and government departments.
View sectorSecurity and investigation activities Tenders
Security tenders cover guarding, monitoring, investigations and access control for South African government facilities. PSIRA registration is mandatory for bidders.
View sectorComputer programming, consultancy and related activities Tenders
ICT and software tenders cover system development, programming, IT consulting, software licensing and digital transformation projects across South African government.
View sectorInformation and communication Tenders
Information and communication tenders cover ICT infrastructure, networks, data services and communication systems procured by South African government.
View sectorTelecommunications Tenders
Telecommunications tenders cover voice, data, mobile and network services procured by South African government departments and state-owned entities.
View sectorSupplies: General Tenders
General supplies tenders cover a wide range of goods procured by South African government — office consumables, equipment, materials and bulk procurement contracts.
View sectorSupplies: Computer Equipment Tenders
Computer equipment tenders cover laptops, desktops, servers, peripherals and ICT hardware procured by South African government departments and municipalities.
View sectorSupplies: Electrical Equipment Tenders
Electrical equipment tenders cover switchgear, cables, transformers, lighting and other electrical hardware procured by South African government.
View sectorSupplies: Medical Tenders
Medical supplies tenders cover pharmaceuticals, consumables, medical devices and equipment procured by South African public health facilities.
View sectorSupplies: Clothing/Textiles/Footwear Tenders
Clothing, textiles and footwear tenders cover uniforms, protective clothing and PPE procured by South African government departments and state-owned entities.
View sectorSupplies: Stationery/Printing Tenders
Stationery and printing tenders cover office consumables, branded materials, books and printing services for South African government.
View sectorSupplies: Perishable Provisions Tenders
Perishable provisions tenders cover food, beverages and catering supplies procured by South African government facilities such as hospitals, prisons and schools.
View sectorRepair and installation of machinery and equipment Tenders
Repair and installation tenders cover the servicing, repair and installation of plant, vehicles, generators and equipment used by South African government.
View sectorAccommodation Tenders
Accommodation tenders cover the lease, hire or purchase of office space, residential accommodation and short-term lodging for South African government departments.
View sectorHuman health activities Tenders
Health services tenders cover clinical services, support services and specialist healthcare procurement for South African public health facilities.
View sectorEducation Tenders
Education tenders cover learning materials, training services, school infrastructure and tertiary procurement for South African public education institutions.
View sectorTransportation and storage Tenders
Transport and storage tenders cover logistics, fleet management, freight, warehousing and distribution services for South African government.
View sectorLand transport and transport via pipelines Tenders
Land transport tenders cover road haulage, passenger transport, fleet services and pipeline-based services for South African government.
View sectorManufacturing Tenders
Manufacturing tenders cover the supply of manufactured goods to South African government departments and state-owned entities.
View sectorElectricity, gas, steam and air conditioning Tenders
Energy and HVAC tenders cover electricity supply, gas, heating, ventilation and air conditioning works for South African government facilities.
View sectorWater collection, treatment and supply Tenders
Water tenders cover bulk water supply, treatment plant operations and water reticulation works for South African municipalities and water boards.
View sectorWater supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities Tenders
Water and sanitation tenders cover bulk water, sewerage, waste management and environmental remediation for South African municipalities and government departments.
View sectorSewerage Tenders
Sewerage tenders cover the maintenance, operation and upgrade of sewer networks and wastewater treatment plants for South African municipalities.
View sectorWaste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery Tenders
Waste tenders cover refuse removal, landfill management, recycling and hazardous waste handling for South African municipalities and government facilities.
View sectorAgricultural Products and Services Tenders
Agricultural tenders cover farming inputs, livestock, crop services, agricultural extension and rural development procurement by South African government.
View sectorLegal and accounting activities Tenders
Legal and accounting tenders cover legal services, panel attorneys, audit, tax advisory and accounting services for South African government and state-owned entities.
View sectorActivities of head offices; management consultancy activities Tenders
Management consultancy tenders cover strategy, organisational design, change management and advisory services for South African government departments.
View sectorAdvertising and market research Tenders
Advertising and market research tenders cover communication campaigns, branding, surveys and public-awareness initiatives for South African government.
View sectorFinancial and insurance activities Tenders
Financial and insurance tenders cover banking, insurance, investment management and related financial services for South African government and state-owned entities.
View sectorReal estate activities Tenders
Real estate tenders cover property management, valuations, brokerage and real estate advisory services for South African government departments.
View sectorRental and leasing activities Tenders
Rental and leasing tenders cover the short-, medium- and long-term hire of equipment, vehicles and facilities by South African government.
View sectorMining and quarrying Tenders
Mining-related tenders cover supplies and support services to South African mining operations and government departments overseeing the mining sector.
View sectorMining support service activities Tenders
Mining support service tenders cover specialist services to South African mining operations — site services, technical support, compliance and consulting.
View sectorPostal and courier activities Tenders
Postal and courier tenders cover document and parcel delivery services for South African government departments and state-owned entities.
View sectorTravel agency, tour operator, reservation service and related activities Tenders
Travel and reservation services tenders cover corporate travel, accommodation booking and event-related travel management for South African government.
View sectorEmployment activities Tenders
Employment and staffing tenders cover recruitment, labour broking and HR-services contracts for South African government.
View sectorOther personal service activities Tenders
Personal service tenders cover specialised personal-services contracts procured by South African government.
View sectorOther professional, scientific and technical activities Tenders
Other professional, scientific and technical services tenders cover specialist consulting, research and technical contracts for South African government.
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