Construction eTenders & Government Procurement Opportunities
Find and bid on government construction eTenders across South Africa. Search active procurement opportunities from national departments, provincial governments, and municipalities.
Tender Types
10+
Typical Value
R500,000
Common Buyers
10+
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About Construction eTenders in South Africa
Construction tenders in South Africa represent one of the largest procurement categories, spanning road infrastructure, building construction, civil engineering, and maintenance projects. The sector is regulated by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), which requires contractors to be registered and graded based on their financial and technical capacity. Government construction spending exceeds R100 billion annually, covering schools, hospitals, roads, water infrastructure, and government buildings across all provinces.
Finding Construction eTenders
ProTenders aggregates construction eTenders from the National Treasury eTender portal, provincial governments, and municipal procurement systems. Our platform makes it easy to search and filter opportunities specific to construction, saving you hours of manual searching.
How to Apply for Construction Tenders
- Search for relevant construction tenders using filters
- Review tender requirements, specifications, and closing dates
- Ensure you meet all qualification criteria and have required certifications
- Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database if not already registered
- Prepare comprehensive bid documentation including pricing and methodology
- Submit your bid through the official eTender portal before the deadline
- Attend mandatory briefing sessions if specified
Types of Construction Tenders
CIDB Registration & Requirements
Key Considerations for Construction Bidding
- •CIDB grading must match or exceed tender value threshold
- •Joint ventures can combine grades for larger projects
- •Experience in similar projects heavily weighted in evaluation
- •Local content requirements (SA-manufactured materials)
- •Environmental management plans often required
- •Community upliftment and local labor hiring expectations
- •Strict compliance with building regulations (SANS codes)
- •Site visits are usually mandatory
- •Payment terms vary (typically 30-60 day cycles)
- •Retention amounts held for defects liability period
Success Tips
Ensure your CIDB grade is current and matches tender requirements before bidding
Highlight previous similar projects with verifiable references
Build relationships with subcontractors for comprehensive proposals
Factor in all costs: materials, labor, equipment, insurance, contingencies
Attend compulsory site meetings and briefings
Submit all required SBD forms (Standard Bidding Documents) completely
Include detailed project timelines and methodology
Address B-BBEE requirements explicitly in your proposal
Ensure all company registrations and certifications are valid
Consider smaller municipal tenders to build track record
Common Procurement Entities
Typical Tender Values
Construction tenders typically range from:
R500,000 - R50+ million (varies by project scale and CIDB grade)
Values vary based on project scope, duration, and requirements
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