Tender guides
Plain-English guides to getting compliant and winning South African government tenders.
How to Apply for a Tender in South Africa — Step by Step
How to apply for a government tender in South Africa, step by step — from CSD registration and tax compliance to finding a tender, completing the SBD forms and submitting a bid that isn't disqualified.
CSD Registration — How to Register on the Central Supplier Database
Step-by-step guide to registering your business on South Africa's Central Supplier Database (CSD) — it's free, online, and mandatory to bid on government tenders.
Tax Clearance Certificate for Tenders — How to Get Your SARS TCS PIN
How to get a tax clearance certificate for South African government tenders. SARS replaced the paper certificate with the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN — here's how to get yours, free, on eFiling.
How to Get a B-BBEE Certificate for Tenders
How to get a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit for South African government tenders — including the free EME/QSE sworn affidavit route and how B-BBEE points are scored.
CIDB Registration & Grading for Construction Tenders
What CIDB grading means, which grade you need for a construction tender, and how to register with the Construction Industry Development Board in South Africa.
SBD Forms Explained — SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and the Returnables
What the SBD forms in a South African tender actually are — SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and the rest — what each one asks for, and how to complete them without getting your bid disqualified.
What is an RFQ? RFQ vs RFP vs Tender, Explained
What an RFQ (Request for Quotation) is in South African government procurement, how it differs from an RFP and a formal tender, and when you'll see each one.
