Limpopo Tenders 2026: Government Procurement Guide

Limpopo Province is one of South Africa's most rural provinces with significant infrastructure development needs. The provincial government and municipalities issue thousands of tenders annually for construction, water services, healthcare, mining-related services, and rural development.

Key Buyers in Limpopo

Provincial Government Departments

• Limpopo Department of Health — Hospitals, clinics, medical supplies, and healthcare services.
• Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads & Infrastructure — Road construction and government buildings.
• Limpopo Department of Education — School infrastructure and services.
• Limpopo Treasury — Financial services and IT procurement.

Major Municipalities

• Polokwane Local Municipality — Provincial capital, largest urban centre.
• Makhado Local Municipality — Louis Trichardt and surroundings.
• Lephalale Local Municipality — Mining and power generation region.
• Vhembe District Municipality — Northern Limpopo services.
• Capricorn District Municipality — Central Limpopo services.

SOEs and Entities Active in Limpopo

• Eskom — Medupi Power Station and coal supply chain.
• Exxaro — Major coal mining operations.
• SAFCOL — Forestry operations.
• Transnet — Coal rail corridor.

Priority Tender Categories

Water and Sanitation

Limpopo faces significant water challenges. Opportunities include:

• Bulk water supply projects
• Water treatment plants
• Borehole drilling and maintenance
• Sanitation infrastructure

Road Infrastructure

• Provincial road rehabilitation
• Rural access roads
• Bridge construction
• Storm water management

Healthcare

• Hospital and clinic maintenance
• Medical equipment supply
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Healthcare IT systems

Mining Services

• Equipment supply and maintenance
• Environmental rehabilitation
• Transport and logistics
• Safety services

Accessing the Limpopo Tender Bulletin

The Limpopo tender bulletin is published through provincial government channels. ProTenders provides a faster, searchable alternative — aggregating all Limpopo tenders daily with email alert capabilities.

Local Preference Requirements

• Strong preference for Limpopo-based suppliers
• B-BBEE Level 1-4 preferred
• Rural enterprise development supported
• Youth and women-owned business preference
• Community employment requirements for construction

2026 Focus Areas

• Water security and drought resilience
• Rural road network development
• Hospital modernisation programme
• Mining corridor infrastructure
• Agricultural development projects

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