Education eTenders

Education eTenders & Government Procurement Opportunities

Find and bid on government education eTenders across South Africa. Search active procurement opportunities from national departments, provincial governments, and municipalities.

Tender Types

10+

Typical Value

R150,000

Common Buyers

8+

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About Education eTenders in South Africa

Education tenders span school infrastructure, textbook supply, learner transport, ICT enablement, furniture, maintenance, and training services. Procurement is driven by national and provincial education departments, universities, TVET colleges, and municipalities. Opportunities are frequent and regionally distributed, with strong demand for reliable delivery, compliance, and measurable educational outcomes.

Finding Education eTenders

ProTenders aggregates education 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 education, saving you hours of manual searching.

How to Apply for Education Tenders

  1. Search for relevant education tenders using filters
  2. Review tender requirements, specifications, and closing dates
  3. Ensure you meet all qualification criteria and have required certifications
  4. Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database if not already registered
  5. Prepare comprehensive bid documentation including pricing and methodology
  6. Submit your bid through the official eTender portal before the deadline
  7. Attend mandatory briefing sessions if specified

Types of Education Tenders

School Infrastructure & Renovation
Textbook and Learning Material Supply
School Furniture and Classroom Equipment
ICT Devices and Connectivity for Schools
Learner Transport Services
Teacher Training and Capacity Building
School Nutrition and Support Services
Maintenance and Facilities Management
Assessment and Education Consulting
TVET and Higher Education Support Services

Education Tender Requirements

Company registration and tax clearance
B-BBEE certificate
Proof of delivery capability and logistics capacity
Quality certifications for supplied goods where applicable
Health and safety compliance for infrastructure work
Relevant professional registrations for consulting/training
References for education-sector projects
Detailed implementation plans and delivery timelines
Safeguarding and compliance for child-facing services
Monitoring and reporting framework for service contracts

Key Considerations for Education Bidding

  • Academic calendar timelines affect delivery deadlines
  • Quality and durability standards are heavily evaluated
  • Distribution to rural schools requires strong logistics
  • Compliance with curriculum and policy requirements is essential
  • After-sales support for ICT and equipment matters
  • Local content and SMME participation may be prioritized
  • Performance reporting is usually contractually required
  • Stakeholder engagement with schools and districts is important

Success Tips

1

Align proposals to curriculum and learner outcomes

2

Demonstrate track record with large-scale rollouts

3

Show robust distribution and last-mile delivery plans

4

Include training, handover, and support components

5

Present clear milestone and quality-control plans

6

Provide realistic timelines around term schedules

7

Highlight local partnerships and implementation capacity

8

Use measurable KPIs to strengthen technical scoring

Typical Tender Values

Education tenders typically range from:

R150,000 - R80+ million (depending on program and province)

Values vary based on project scope, duration, and requirements

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This page is automatically updated every 6 hours with the latest education eTender information. Last updated: 2026/02/21