The market for medical apparel and textiles is a relatively small one, with a total spend of about R273 million. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, which could make it a challenging space to enter. You'll also be competing with just a handful of other suppliers, about 5 in total, who are currently serving only 2 government departments. It's worth noting that the government is favouring businesses with a strong black economic empowerment programme, with over 53% of the allocation going to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd make sure your organisation has a solid B-BBEE level and a strong programme in place to compete effectively in this market.
ProTenders Intelligence, powered by National Treasury BAS data
R273K
5
2
R39K
B-BBEE Allocation
53.7%
R147K
12.2%
R33K
32.4%
R89K
0.5%
R1K
Spending Trend
By Province
Data from National Treasury BAS · Medical apparel and textiles · 5 suppliers across 2 departments · FY 2025/26