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Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

Tender Process

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) follows a transparent, competitive, and fair tender process in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury regulations.

Key Stages of the Tender Process:

  • Advertisement: Tenders are advertised in the Government Tender Bulletin, on the CoGTA website, and other relevant platforms.
  • Bid Documentation: Comprehensive bid documents are made available electronically or physically, containing all specifications, terms, and submission requirements.
  • Briefing Sessions: Mandatory or optional briefing sessions are conducted (often virtually via MS Teams) to clarify tender requirements.
  • Submission: Bids must be submitted by the specified closing date and time, either through the National Treasury eTender Portal or physically at designated locations.
  • Evaluation: A fair evaluation process assesses bids based on Price and affordability; Functionality and technical compliance; B-BBEE status; Local content and economic development
  • Award & Notification: Successful bidders receive award notices, and results are published on the CoGTA website and Government Tender Bulletin.
  • Contract Management: Successful implementation and performance monitoring of awarded contracts.

2025/26

Published Tenders

2024

Published Tenders

The Central Supplier Database

The Central Supplier Database (CSD) was launched on 1 September 2015. It is compulsory for all prospective suppliers to be registered on the CSD with effect from 1 April 2016.

Alert: Procurement During the Period of COVID-19 Pandemic 

What is the CSD?

  • A single database that serves as the source of all supplier information for all spheres of government,
  • A way of simplifying the process of doing business with government,
  • It enables electronic registration and verification processes,
  • It reduces the exchange of compliance documents in paper form,
  • It eliminates multiple registrations with different organs of state,
  • It reduces the cost for both business and government

To register, click button below

Central Supplier Database Website

BIDS AWARDS

Service Providers Appointed to Assist the department in executing its mandate and fulfill the strategy.

Local Economic Development (LED) Strategies

Panel appointment - T15/2024

Rated 5 out of 5

Developing LED strategies for 25 municipalities to stimulate economic growth and job creation at local government level.

Co-Sourced Internal Audit & Forensic Services

Panel appointment - T22/2024

Rated 5 out of 5

Providing specialized internal audit and forensic investigation services to strengthen governance and combat corruption within municipalities.

Media Awareness Products & Services

To be awarded - T18/2024

Rated 5 out of 5

Developing and supplying media awareness campaigns and materials to enhance public communication on CoGTA programs and initiatives.

Number of tenders published in 2024/25
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Number of appointments in 2024/25
0
Tenders cancelled in 2024/25
0

You ask, we answer

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) follows a transparent, competitive, and fair tender process in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury regulations.

Yes, registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory for all prospective suppliers bidding for CoGTA tenders. The CSD serves as the single source of supplier information for all government spheres, simplifying the business process and eliminating multiple registrations.

CoGTA tenders are primarily advertised in the Government Tender Bulletin and on the official CoGTA website (www.cogta.gov.za). Many tenders are also available on the National Treasury eTender Portal. You can download bid documents directly from these platforms once a tender is advertised.

No, briefing sessions vary by tender. Some tenders have compulsory briefing sessions (where attendance is mandatory for bid validity), while others have optional/non-compulsory sessions, and some have no briefing sessions at all. This information is clearly indicated in each tender advertisement and document.

CoGTA follows a fair and transparent evaluation process based on:

  • 90/10 or 80/20 scoring system (price and B-BBEE points)

  • Technical functionality and compliance

  • B-BBEE status level

  • Price and affordability

  • Specific goals (local content, SMME development, etc.)

All awards are published on the CoGTA website in compliance with transparency requirements.