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Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022: What every contractor needs to know
The 2022 regulations changed how preference points are calculated on government tenders. Here is what changed and how it affects your submissions.
Read articleCIDB grade progression: what evaluators look for when you apply to move up
Moving from Grade 4 to Grade 5 or Grade 6 to Grade 7 requires more than just submitting an application. Track record, financial capacity, and documentation all play a role.
National Treasury tightens CSD requirements for tenders above R500,000
Recent guidance from National Treasury clarifies what constitutes an active and compliant CSD registration for suppliers tendering on contracts above the R500,000 threshold.
Limpopo infrastructure spend: R4.2B in roads and water projects for 2025/26
The Limpopo provincial budget allocates significant capital for road rehabilitation and water infrastructure, opening opportunities for CE and SW CIDB contractors.
Updated MBD 6.1 preference points form now in effect — old version invalid
National Treasury issued an updated version of the MBD 6.1 preference points claim form. Submissions using the previous version may be evaluated as incomplete.
Vinctura launches — South Africa's first integrated tender intelligence platform
Vinctura brings together eTenders discovery, compliance document management, and smart submission pack compilation for CIDB contractors across all 9 provinces.
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