❤️ Top 10 Tenders to Get Started
This February 2026 ❤️
Starting your journey in the world of government tenders can feel overwhelming, but February 2026 offers a fantastic range of “starter-friendly” opportunities. These are tenders with lower barriers to entry, shorter bidding timelines, and requirements that match the capabilities of small to medium businesses.
📊 We’ve analyzed 600+ tenders across 6 pages of data to bring you this list
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📋 Quick View: Your February Tender Action Plan
| # | Tender | Organisation | Closing Date | Category | Urgency |
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| 1 | Grass Cutting Equipment | Airports Company | 24 Feb 2026 | Equipment Supply | Medium |
| 2 | Office Furniture Supply | Sundays River Municipality | 19 Feb 2026 | Furniture Supply | High |
| 3 | Laptop Supply | Umsobomvu Municipality | 18 Feb 2026 | IT Hardware | ⚠️ Very High |
| 4 | Pest Control Services | Swellendam Municipality | 20 Feb 2026 | Pest Control | High |
| 5 | Water Booster Pump | SA Weather Service | 16 Feb 2026 | Installation | ⚠️ Critical |
| 6 | Heavy Duty Roller Hire | Kannaland Municipality | 16 Feb 2026 | Plant Hire | ⚠️ Critical |
| 7 | Used Paper Recycling | Basic Education | 16 Feb 2026 | Recycling | ⚠️ Critical |
| 8 | Customer Service Training | PRASA | 18 Feb 2026 | Training | High |
| 9 | Flow Meter Calibration | Johannesburg Water | 16 Feb 2026 | Technical Service | ⚠️ Critical |
| 10 | Restaurant Renovations | Vuselela TVET College | 17 Feb 2026 | Renovations | ⚠️ Very High |
📄 Detailed Tender Opportunities
1. Grass Cutting Equipment Supply – Airports Company
Medium PriorityOrganisation: Airports Company of South Africa
Tender Number: REC 73374
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
Overview: Supply of grass cutting equipment and PPE to a major state-owned company.
Why It’s a Great Starter: Simple product supply with clear specifications. No complex service delivery requirements.
Entry Level: Low – If you stock or can source gardening equipment, you can bid.
2. Office Furniture Supply – Eastern Cape
High PriorityOrganisation: Sundays River Valley Municipality
Tender Number: SRVM-RFQ-22-2026
Closing Date: 19 February 2026
Overview: Straightforward supply and delivery of office furniture.
Why It’s a Great Starter: RFQ level (simpler than full tenders). No compulsory briefing. Quick turnaround.
Entry Level: Low – Furniture retailers, manufacturers, or suppliers can apply.
3. Laptop Supply – Northern Cape ⚠️ URGENT
Very HighOrganisation: Umsobomvu Local Municipality
Tender Number: UMS/FIN/LAPTOPS/11/2025 (Re-Advert)
Closing Date: 18 February 2026 ⚠️
Overview: Supply and delivery of laptops (re-advertised, meaning budget is approved and ready).
Why It’s a Great Starter: This is a re-advert, so the municipality is eager to finalize. Simple product specs.
Entry Level: Low – IT hardware resellers with stock can bid immediately.
4. Pest Control Services – Swellendam
High PriorityOrganisation: Swellendam Municipality
Tender Number: SMQ43-25/26
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Overview: Provision of pest control services for a 3-year period.
Why It’s a Great Starter: “Panel” tender – multiple providers can be appointed. Recurring revenue once appointed.
Entry Level: Low – Registered pest control operators with basic compliance documents.
5. Water Booster Pump Installation – Weather Service ⚠️ CRITICAL
CriticalOrganisation: South African Weather Service
Tender Number: RFQ 3589/24
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 ⚠️
Overview: Supply and installation of an 800w water booster pump at Springbok Weather Office.
Why It’s a Great Starter: Small-scale construction/installation. Ideal for local plumbers or handymen in Northern Cape.
Entry Level: Low – Basic plumbing/installation skills required.
6. Heavy Duty Roller Hire – Kannaland ⚠️ CRITICAL
CriticalOrganisation: Kannaland Municipality
Tender Number: FQ 04-2026
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 ⚠️
Overview: Hiring of a walk-behind heavy duty double vibratory roller for 20 working days (once off).
Why It’s a Great Starter: If you own this equipment, this is a simple hire contract. No complex bidding.
Entry Level: Low – Plant hire companies with the specific roller.
7. Used Paper Recycling – Department of Basic Education ⚠️ CRITICAL
CriticalOrganisation: Department of Basic Education
Tender Number: RFQ26052
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 ⚠️
Overview: Appointment of service provider to BUY used mixed papers (waste recycling).
Why It’s a Great Starter: Unique opportunity where YOU get paid for collecting waste paper. Low barrier to entry.
Entry Level: Low – Recycling companies or waste collectors with transport.
8. Customer Service Training – PRASA
High PriorityOrganisation: Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
Tender Number: 10367073/A
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
Overview: Request for quotation for Customer Services Excellence and Frontline Competency Training.
Why It’s a Great Starter: Perfect for small training companies or independent trainers with accredited materials.
Entry Level: Medium – Requires training expertise and materials, but no large infrastructure.
9. Flow Level Meter Calibration – Johannesburg Water ⚠️ CRITICAL
CriticalOrganisation: Johannesburg Water
Tender Number: RFQJW08KM26
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 ⚠️
Overview: Verification and calibration of flow level meter.
Why It’s a Great Starter: Specialized but small-scale technical service. Ideal for instrumentation technicians.
Entry Level: Medium – Requires calibration expertise and equipment.
10. Hospitality Restaurant Renovations – TVET College ⚠️ VERY URGENT
Very HighOrganisation: Vuselela TVET College
Tender Number: RENO-6-TAUNG-2026
Closing Date: 17 February 2026 ⚠️
Overview: Renovations and upgrading of Hospitality Restaurant at Taung Campus, North West.
Why It’s a Great Starter: Small-scale building renovation. Ideal for local builders or contractors in the area.
Entry Level: Low to Medium – Basic construction/renovation skills.
⭐Honorary Mention: The “Aspirational” Starter
Nintex K2 Software License – Companies Tribunal
Organisation: Companies Tribunal
Tender Number: RFQ 1274
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 ⚠️ VERY URGENT
Overview: Supply of Nintex K2 software license.
Why It’s an Honorary Mention: If you’re an authorized software reseller, this is a simple license sale. It’s included here because it shows that even “tech” tenders can be straightforward when they’re just product supply.
Entry Level: Medium – Requires authorization to sell this specific software.
📌 Tips for First-Time Bidders
1️⃣Start with RFQs
Requests for Quotation (RFQs) are simpler than full tenders. Most of our top 10 are RFQs.
2️⃣Check Compulsory Requirements
Some tenders have compulsory briefings. If you miss them, your bid is disqualified.
3️⃣Prepare Documents in Advance
Valid Tax Clearance, B-BBEE Certificate, Company registration, ID copies of directors.
4️⃣Read Specifications Carefully
Supply exactly what is asked for. Don’t offer alternatives unless requested.
5️⃣Submit Before Deadline
Late submissions are not accepted, ever.
💬 Share Your Thoughts
Have you had success applying for government or business tenders recently? Or do you find the compliance requirements daunting? Share your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments below! We’d love to hear from our community of entrepreneurs.
Pro Tip: Before you apply, make sure your business documents are in order. A solid Business Plan and a professional Company Profile can make all the difference.
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❤️ Good luck with your tendering journey this month of love! ❤️
