The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has invited accredited training service providers to bid for inclusion on a panel that will deliver agricultural skills development programmes over a period of 36 months. The open tender presents an opportunity for accredited training institutions, private training providers and skills development organisations to partner with the department in strengthening agricultural capacity across the province.

The department aims to establish a panel of competent service providers capable of delivering quality agricultural training programmes that contribute to workforce development, emerging farmer support and sector growth. Organisations with recognised accreditation and relevant experience in agricultural education and training are encouraged to submit compliant bids before the closing date.

Tender Details

  • Tender Number: 13 DARD 03/2026
  • Organ of State: North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
  • Province: North West
  • Published: 22 July 2026
  • Closing Date: 14 August 2026
  • Closing Time: 11:00
  • Contract Period: 36 months
  • Submission Address: Corner Onkgopotse Tiro Road and Moshoeshoe Drive, NMM District Training Centre Building, Mmabatho, Mahikeng, 2735

Scope of Services

The successful bidders will be appointed to a panel of accredited training service providers responsible for delivering agricultural skills development programmes as required by the department during the 36-month contract period.

The detailed scope of work, qualification requirements and evaluation criteria are contained in the official tender document, which prospective bidders should review carefully before preparing their submissions.

Documents Required

Bidders should ensure their submissions include all mandatory returnable documents required in the bid documentation, including:

  • Completed and signed bid documents.
  • Proof of accreditation as a training provider.
  • Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status.
  • Company or organisational registration documents.
  • B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, where applicable.
  • Company profile detailing relevant agricultural training experience.
  • Proof of authority for the authorised signatory.
  • Any additional declarations and supporting documents specified in the tender document.

Incomplete or non-compliant submissions may be disqualified.

Briefing Session

There is no briefing session for this tender. Interested bidders should carefully study the bid documentation to understand the mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria and submission procedures before lodging their bids.

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Enquiries and Tender Documents

Enquiries

  • Contact Person: Masego Matsheka
  • Email: ndiale@nwpg.gov.za
  • Telephone: 018 384 6080
  • Fax: 018 384 4571

Tender Document

The official bid document can be downloaded from the National eTender Portal:


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