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What are eTenders? eTenders are tender and RFQ opportunities that are published electronically. In some instances this may also include an electronic submission process. This is commonly referred to as etendering.

A large number of eTenders are published each day via numerous channels: websites, tender bulletins, newspapers and direct request. TenderAlerts monitors over 800 sources of eTenders every day, to bring you a consolidated source of public sector tenders as they are published. We properly categorise each tender by service or product category, as well as by province, so that you can easily monitor the tender opportunities that are most relevant to you.

Some of the most-followed categories are:
  • Education and training
  • Security services and supplies
  • Cleaning, hygiene services and pest control
  • Food services, catering and supplies
  • Office equipment and stationery
  • Legal services
  • IT hardware and equipment
  • Gardening, landscaping and horticulture
  • Fuel, coal and oil supplies
  • Waste Management
  • Accounting, auditing and actuarial
  • Clothing and textiles
  • IT services, programming, software and consulting
See the full list of categories here.

Are eTenders published for free? Yes, you can access a large number of eTenders on the National Treasury eTenders website and many other public sector sources.

If I can access eTenders for free, why would I subscribe to TenderAlerts.co.za? 
  • We monitor more than 800 sources daily. Our service includes hundreds of tenders and RFQs not listed on Treasury’s eTenders site.
  • We re-categorise each tender by looking at the service or product required. Often a single tender will span multiple categories. 
  • We email you the latest opportunities matching your selections and locations every day.

Who qualifies to eTender? Each tender or tender issuer can set its own minimum requirements for an eligible bid. This may include, ownership, B-BBEE score, local content requirements, minimum experience levels, and more. In general, any person or entity with a valid CSD registration can apply for a tender or RFQ. 

How do I apply for a Etender? Each tender or RFQ specifies the documents and information that must be submitted. Pay careful attention to submit complete documents. Neglecting to submit any documents or required information may completely disqualify your bid. 

How do I win an eTender? Each tender or RFQ sets the criteria by which it will be judged and awarded. When deciding to bid for a tender, pay careful attention to the minimum requirements and the scoring criteria to see if your bid will be an eligible bid. Remember that other bidders may offer lower pricing or better-scoring bids. Applying for a tender is not a guarantee that your bid will be successful.