How do I find DBE tenders?

This page lists DBE tenders aggregated from official South African procurement sources, currently 2 in total with 2 open on this page. DBE also publishes on its own site at https://www.education.gov.za.

Do I need to be registered to bid on DBE tenders?

Yes. No organ of state may award to a supplier who is not Active on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), so CSD registration is the first requirement whatever else DBE asks for. Sector registrations may also apply — CIDB grading for construction work, PSIRA for security.

What kind of work does DBE put out to tender?

Commonly school infrastructure, textbooks, it equipment, educational materials. The live list on this page is the authoritative view of what is open right now.

DBE Tenders 2026

The Department of Basic Education manages public schooling. Tenders include school infrastructure, textbooks, IT equipment, and educational materials.

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Procurement of Splunk Enterprise

Issuing Entity: Basic Education
Region: GP
Sector: OTHER_SERVICE_A
Deadline: 17 Sept 2026

Budget:Budget not specified

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Ref: 169995

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Invitation for a Service Providers for the Provision

Invitation for a Service Providers for the Provision of Outsourced Payroll Services to the Nect for the Period of Three (3) Years

Issuing Entity: Basic Education
Region: GP
Sector: EDUCATION
Deadline: 05 Oct 2026

Budget:Budget not specified

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Ref: 170281

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About Department of Basic Education

The Department of Basic Education manages public schooling. Tenders include school infrastructure, textbooks, IT equipment, and educational materials.

How to win DBE tenders

Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Ensure your B-BBEE certificate is valid and current
Check CIDB grading requirements for construction tenders
Monitor DBE's website and eTender portal regularly
Set up alerts on Okhantu to never miss a deadline

Who wins DBE tenders

Suppliers that appear most often in DBE's published award notices, from 25 awards we have on record. This is who you would be bidding against.

Lebone Litho Printers — 4 awards
Atlantis Corporate Travel — 2 awards
Matlailas Plumbing AND Builders — 2 awards
Ndabase Printing Solution — 2 awards
Amandla Building AND Construction — 1 award
Calculus Solutions — 1 award
Gemini Moon Trading 7 PTY LTD T/A Nexus Travel — 1 award
Gosiame Tlotliso Michaela Events Management — 1 award
King AND Associates Engineering AND Project Managers — 1 award
Laydena — 1 award
Mamosamo Traiding AND Projects — 1 award
Mochobo Executive Guards — 1 award

Counted from award notices published by DBE. Awards that were never published, or published without a supplier named, are not included — so this shows what is on the public record, not necessarily every contract awarded.

Common questions about DBE tenders

How do I find DBE tenders?: This page lists DBE tenders aggregated from official South African procurement sources, currently 2 in total with 2 open on this page. DBE also publishes on its own site at https://www.education.gov.za.
Do I need to be registered to bid on DBE tenders?: Yes. No organ of state may award to a supplier who is not Active on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), so CSD registration is the first requirement whatever else DBE asks for. Sector registrations may also apply — CIDB grading for construction work, PSIRA for security.
What kind of work does DBE put out to tender?: Commonly school infrastructure, textbooks, it equipment, educational materials. The live list on this page is the authoritative view of what is open right now.
Who wins DBE tenders?: We hold 25 published award records for DBE, with Lebone Litho Printers, Atlantis Corporate Travel, Matlailas Plumbing AND Builders among the most frequently appointed. Awards that were never published, or published without a supplier named, are not included.

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