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How to get every tender compliance document

South African government tenders are lost on paperwork, not price. Here is every compliance document a bid can ask for, what it is, and a step-by-step guide to getting it. Several are free.

CSD registration
FREE

The mandatory Central Supplier Database (MAAA) number. Without it you cannot be awarded any government contract.

How to get it
Tax Compliance PIN (SARS)
FREE

Your SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, verified by the buyer on every bid. No valid PIN is an automatic disqualification.

How to get it
B-BBEE certificate or affidavit

Sets your preference points. Under R10M turnover you qualify for a free EME sworn affidavit.

How to get it
COIDA Letter of Good Standing

Required if you employ people, common in cleaning, security and construction tenders.

How to get it
CIDB grading

A contractor grade (1 to 9) for construction works, matched to the tender's value band.

How to get it
PSIRA registration

For security work: the business and every deployed officer must be registered.

How to get it
CIPC company registration
FREE

Your company registration, certified director IDs and a bank confirmation letter.

How to get it
Bidcheck checks these for you before you bid.

Keep your documents in one vault, and Bidcheck tells you which tenders you already qualify for, and exactly what is missing.

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