Tenders & Contracts

Access government and corporate procurement opportunities. Learn how to find, prepare, and win tenders.

Central Supplier Database (CSD)

You cannot do business with the government without being registered on the CSD. It is the single source of key supplier information for all spheres of government.

What you need to register:

CIPC Registration
Tax Compliance Status
Bank Account
Director IDs

Why Register?

Visibility
All government departments use CSD to find suppliers.
Efficiency
Submit your documents once, not to every department.
Compliance
Automatic verification of tax and company status.

Where to Find Tenders

eTender Portal

National Treasury's official tender publication portal

Free access to all advertised government tenders, including tender documents and specifications.

No subscription fees
Download documents for free
View awarded tenders

Other Sources

Additional places to look for opportunities

Department Websites
Check specific department websites (e.g., Public Works, Health)
Municipal Websites
Local municipalities often advertise on their own sites
Newspapers
Government Gazette and major Sunday newspapers

Warning: Tender Fraud

Common Scams:

"Guaranteed" tender awards for a fee
Requests to pay for tender documents (usually free on eTenders)
Fake RFQs from "government" emails (check domain carefully)

Remember:

Government officials will NEVER ask for cash
Tenders are awarded on merit, not payment
Verify any suspicious RFQ with the department directly