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Notices from the Supply Chain Management office and guidance for suppliers, newest first. Changes to a specific tender or RFQ are under Addenda & Clarifications.

  1. Mon6JulGuidance · 6 July 2026Building Trust Through Ethical ProcurementEvery procurement decision at Ithala promotes transparency, value for money and equal treatment of all suppliers.
  2. Mon6JulGuidance · 6 July 2026Five Ways to Submit a Strong, Compliant TenderMany bids are disqualified because mandatory information is missing rather than because of price or technical capability.
  3. Sun5JulGuidance · 5 July 2026Protecting Fair Competition: Understanding Supplier CollusionSupplier collusion occurs when two or more suppliers secretly agree to manipulate the outcome of a procurement process.
  4. Sun5JulGuidance · 5 July 2026BBBEE Fronting Is Fraud – Ensure Your Information Is AccurateMisrepresenting a company's BBBEE status or ownership structure—commonly known as "fronting"—is a serious offence.
  5. Sun5JulGuidance · 5 July 2026False Information Can Lead to DisqualificationSubmitting falsified or misleading documents may result in cancellation of an awarded contract.
  6. Sat4JulGuidance · 4 July 2026Recognising Conflicts of InterestDeclaring a conflict of interest does not necessarily exclude a supplier from participating.