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Tender readiness checklist

Before you can win a tender, you need to qualify to bid on one. Filter by tender type and check off what your business already has — progress is saved in your browser as you go.

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Tender type

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CIPC company registration

Proof your business is formally registered as a company, close corporation or co-operative — the baseline requirement before any organ of state will consider a bid.

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration

Government's own supplier registration point. Most organs of state won't evaluate a bid unless you're registered and your CSD status shows as verified.

SARS Tax Compliance Status (Good Standing)

A PIN from SARS confirming your tax affairs are in order, which you give to the procuring entity to verify online. Requested via eFiling — allow time for it, tax debt or outstanding returns will block it.

Request via SARS

B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit

Larger businesses need a certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency; Exempt Micro Enterprises and small Qualifying Small Enterprises can usually submit a sworn affidavit instead. B-BBEE status is scored in almost every tender evaluation.

Find a SANAS-accredited agency

CIDB registration & grading

Mandatory for construction and built-environment tenders — by law, public-sector construction work can only be awarded to CIDB-registered contractors at the correct grade.

UIF registration

Required by law once you employ staff for more than 24 hours a month. Some tenders ask for proof of registration as part of labour compliance.

COIDA / Compensation Fund registration

Required within 7 working days of employing anyone. Covers workplace injury compensation and is frequently checked as part of labour compliance for tenders.

Business bank account confirmation letter

A recent letter from your bank confirming the business's account details — a standard requirement for payment setup with any organ of state. Request this directly from your bank.

This is a general readiness guide, not a guarantee of eligibility — always check the specific requirements listed in each tender document. Progress is saved in your browser only; it isn’t sent to or stored by Govenders.