The Hardware market is a substantial one, with the government spending about R11.9 billion on it. However, it's not growing, as the year-over-year growth is flat at 0%. You're looking at a fairly crowded space with 271 suppliers already in the mix, but it's worth noting that the government has a strong favour towards businesses with a high black ownership, with about 70.53% of the allocation going to these organisations. If you're considering entering this market, it's crucial to understand the importance of your B-BBEE level, particularly if you're a black-owned, women-owned, or youth-owned business. If I were you, I'd focus on getting your B-BBEE certification in order to take advantage of the significant allocation set aside for these businesses.
ProTenders Intelligence, powered by National Treasury BAS data
R12M
271
22
R35K
B-BBEE Allocation
70.5%
R8M
36.9%
R4M
31.9%
R4M
0.8%
R96K
Spending Trend
By Province
Data from National Treasury BAS · Hardware · 271 suppliers across 22 departments · FY 2025/26