Public tenders in South Africa
Tender Melvin reads the public procurement notices of South Africa every day - from South Africa eTenders and the international funders working there - and sends you only the ones that fit your company, each with a score, the reason and the qualification requirements.
Figures from our database on 18 October 2026.
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€99/month for one topic in South Africa · €199/month for all 5 countries of Southern Africa. 14-day free trial, no card needed.
Where the tenders come from
| Source | Open tenders |
|---|---|
| South Africa eTendersnational | 1,029 |
| South Africa Transnet eTenders | 104 |
| Eskom | 100 |
| UNGM | 21 |
| South Africa Armscor | 15 |
| DBSA Procurement | 11 |
| South Africa ACSA Tender Bulletin | 8 |
| UNDP Procurement Notices | 4 |
and 4 more.
Main sectors
Open tenders by sector, among those our AI has already classified (a tender can be in more than one).
- Energy 10
- Infrastructure 5
- ICT / IT 3
- Construction 2
What you get
Only what fits
Your company profile is matched against every new South Africa tender. You get a short list with a score and the reason, not a flood of keyword hits.
Eligibility up front
Turnover, experience and certificate requirements are pulled out of the tender documents, so you see early whether you can qualify.
One daily e-mail
New matches arrive every morning, with a link to the official notice. No need to check 12 sites yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Where are public tenders in South Africa published?
On the national e-procurement source (South Africa eTenders), and - for donor-funded projects - on the sites of the World Bank, the regional development banks and the UN agencies.
How many tenders are open in South Africa right now?
On 18 October 2026 we tracked 1,296 open tenders for South Africa from 12 sources, and 1,524 new notices in the previous 30 days.
Can foreign companies bid?
It depends on the tender. When a notice says whether international bidders, joint ventures or a local partner are allowed, Tender Melvin extracts it and shows it next to the tender, with a link to the source document.
How much does a South Africa tender alert cost?
€99 a month for one topic in South Africa, or €199 a month for the whole Southern Africa region (5 countries). Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no card needed.
Other countries in Southern Africa
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