Tender guides · Written by Wallis Tenders · Reviewed 1 October 2026
Keep supplier information accurate
Check that your business information is current on the registrations the buyer specifies. Allocate responsibility for checking expiry dates, authorised signatories and declarations. Keep a working evidence folder, but review every document against the current tender before reuse.
Check tax status through SARS
Where tax compliance evidence is required, follow the buyer’s instructions and the current SARS Tax Compliance Status process. A TCS PIN allows a third party to check current compliance; an old result does not establish today’s status. Use official SARS services to resolve discrepancies before the submission deadline.
Check construction eligibility early
For construction work, read the cidb grade and class specified in the tender and verify your registration against current official guidance. Joint ventures and particular procurement arrangements can have additional conditions. Use the buyer’s clarification process when a requirement is unclear.
Treat compulsory briefings as deadlines
Record the date, time, venue, attendance requirements and any prior booking. Check whether the session is compulsory and how the buyer records attendance. Review later clarifications and addenda after the meeting. A good price cannot fix a missed mandatory step.
Your quick checklist
- Are registration details current?
- Can the buyer verify the requested tax information?
- Does the stated construction designation fit?
- Have compulsory sessions and document changes been recorded?
Further reading
Procurement rules and requirements differ between notices and jurisdictions. Use the current buyer documents and applicable official guidance for your bid.