What Is the South African Tender Bulletin?
The Government Tender Bulletin is an official publication that lists procurement opportunities from South African government departments, state-owned entities (SOEs), and public institutions. Published weekly by the Government Printing Works, the tender bulletin has traditionally been the primary way businesses discover government tender opportunities.
However, the weekly print cycle means many tenders appear in the bulletin days after being published online. ProTenders solves this by aggregating tender data daily from the National Treasury's eTender Portal, individual department websites, and provincial procurement systems — giving you access to new tenders within hours of publication, not days.
ProTenders vs the Traditional Tender Bulletin
Daily vs Weekly Updates
The printed Government Tender Bulletin is published weekly. ProTenders updates daily, so you see new tenders within hours — giving you more time to prepare your bid.
Searchable & Filterable
Instead of scanning pages of listings, search by keyword, province, category, department, or value range. Find relevant tenders in seconds.
Free Email Alerts
Subscribe to a personalised daily tender bulletin. Our AI matches tenders to your profile and delivers relevant opportunities to your inbox every morning.
Tender Bulletins by Department & SOE
Major government departments and state-owned entities publish their own tender bulletins. ProTenders aggregates all of them into one searchable platform.
Eskom Tender Bulletin
Power generation, transmission, coal supply tenders
Transnet Tender Bulletin
Freight rail, ports, pipeline tenders
SANRAL Tender Bulletin
National road construction and maintenance
PRASA Tender Bulletin
Passenger rail and station upgrades
Dept of Health Tender Bulletin
Healthcare and medical tenders
Dept of Public Works Tender Bulletin
Government infrastructure projects
Dept of Education Tender Bulletin
School infrastructure and supplies
National Treasury Tender Bulletin
Financial systems and IT tenders
Provincial Tender Bulletins
Each South African province publishes tenders from provincial departments and local municipalities. Filter by province to see your local tender bulletin.
Limpopo Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
Mpumalanga Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
Gauteng Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
KwaZulu-Natal Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
Eastern Cape Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
Western Cape Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
Free State Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
North West Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
Northern Cape Tender Bulletin
Provincial & municipal tenders
How to Access the Tender Bulletin on ProTenders
Search or Browse
Use the search bar to find tenders by keyword, or browse by province, category, or department. Filter by closing date to see urgent opportunities.
Set Up Alerts
Create free email alerts to receive your personalised daily tender bulletin. Choose your provinces, categories, and keywords.
Track & Apply
Save interesting tenders to your watchlist, download documents, and track closing dates. Never miss a deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tender bulletin in South Africa?
The tender bulletin is an official publication listing government procurement opportunities from national and provincial departments, municipalities, and state-owned entities. ProTenders aggregates all these sources into one daily-updated platform, faster than the weekly printed bulletin.
How do I access the Eskom tender bulletin?
ProTenders aggregates all Eskom tenders in real-time. Visit our Eskom department page for a dedicated feed of all active Eskom tenders, or set up free alerts for Eskom-specific opportunities.
How often is the tender bulletin updated?
The official Government Tender Bulletin is published weekly. ProTenders updates daily via automated syncs with the National Treasury OCDS API, giving you access to new tenders within hours of publication — faster than the weekly printed bulletin.
Can I get the tender bulletin for a specific province?
Yes. ProTenders lets you filter tenders by province for a personalised tender bulletin covering Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, Free State, North West, or Northern Cape. Set up free email alerts for province-specific updates.
Is the ProTenders tender bulletin free?
Yes. ProTenders provides completely free access to all government tenders. Search, filter, and view tender details at no cost. Our AI-powered email alerts are also free.