National Treasury Tenders South Africa
The National Treasury is both a significant direct procurer of goods and services and the regulatory body overseeing all government procurement in South Africa. Understanding how NT operates its own tenders and manages transversal contracts is essential for suppliers in multiple sectors.
National Treasury's Own Procurement
As a department, National Treasury procures: ICT infrastructure and software, audit and consulting services, training and capacity building, office services, security, and research and advisory services. The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) manages national procurement reform. Treasury's tenders are advertised on etenders.gov.za and follow standard PPPFA requirements.
Treasury also manages procurement of centralised government systems including the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), the Vulindlela financial analytics platform, and the Connected South Africa broadband initiative. Technology vendors and systems integrators find regular opportunities through Treasury's direct procurement programme.
Transversal Contracts
National Treasury manages transversal (cross-departmental) contracts allowing all government entities to buy goods and services at pre-negotiated rates without individual tenders. These include the RT series: RT46 (motor vehicles), RT57 (aviation fuel), and others for commodities like telecommunications and office supplies. To be appointed to an RT transversal panel, respond when Treasury advertises for panel appointment.
The G-Cloud transversal contract covers government ICT infrastructure and cloud services. The SD6 contract covers security services across national departments. These contracts represent significant recurring revenue for appointed suppliers. Monitor National Treasury's website and etenders.gov.za for transversal contract renewal advertisements.
The Central Supplier Database (CSD)
National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD at csd.gov.za) is the single national registration database for all government suppliers. Active and Verified status is mandatory before any government payment can be made. CSD verifies your SARS tax compliance, CIPC registration, banking details, and B-BBEE status.
Treasury also publishes Instruction Notes that govern all government procurement under the PFMA. Key Instruction Notes cover irregular expenditure, tax compliance, preferential procurement, and construction procurement. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory for all government entities. The List of Restricted Suppliers on treasury.gov.za bars debarred companies from all government procurement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find National Treasury's own tenders?
National Treasury tenders are advertised on etenders.gov.za — search by institution 'National Treasury' or 'OCPO'. Register and set an alert for National Treasury as the advertising institution to receive automatic notifications.
What are transversal contracts?
Transversal contracts allow all government entities to buy at pre-negotiated rates without individual tenders. Treasury periodically advertises for panel appointments (RT46 vehicles, G-Cloud ICT, etc.). If appointed, government departments can order from your panel at agreed prices for the contract duration.
What is the CSD?
The CSD (csd.gov.za) is the national government supplier registration database. All businesses must register and maintain Active and Verified status. CSD verifies SARS tax compliance, CIPC registration, banking details, and B-BBEE status. No government payment may be made to a supplier not registered on the CSD.
What are Treasury Instruction Notes?
Treasury Instruction Notes are binding directives from the Minister of Finance to all accounting officers in national and provincial government. They regulate procurement practices, implement PFMA provisions, and set compliance requirements. Key instruction notes cover tax compliance, preferential procurement, irregular expenditure, and construction procurement. Published on treasury.gov.za.
What is the List of Restricted Suppliers?
National Treasury maintains a register of companies and individuals restricted from government business due to proven misconduct, fraud, or contract failures. Listed entities cannot bid for any government procurement. Restrictions typically run for 5-10 years. Government SCM officials must check this list before awarding any contract. The list is on treasury.gov.za.
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