The market for tools and general machinery is worth about R432 million, which is a decent size. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing pie. It's relatively uncrowded, with only 9 suppliers currently serving 4 government departments, so there's room to get in. Your B-BBEE level will be important here, especially if you're a black-owned business, as about 65% of the allocation goes to these organisations. If I were you, I'd focus on getting your B-BBEE certification in order, particularly if you can demonstrate black ownership, to give yourself a competitive edge in this market.
ProTenders Intelligence, powered by National Treasury BAS data
R432K
9
4
R48K
B-BBEE Allocation
64.8%
R280K
28.9%
R125K
5.1%
R22K
0.1%
R259
Spending Trend
By Province
Data from National Treasury BAS · Tools and General Machinery · 9 suppliers across 4 departments · FY 2025/26