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The Simplest Work-From-Home Opportunity – Supplying Municipal RFQs

In the South African context, the key difference between a tender and a Request for Quotation (RFQ) lies in their purpose, process, and value threshold:

1. Tender

Both tenders and Request for Quotation (RFQs) are  formal procurement processes used by government departments, municipalities, and large private companies when sourcing goods, services, or projects.

  • Used for: High-value contracts, typically above R200 000 (or as specified by the institution).
  • Process: Open to public bidding, requiring suppliers to submit detailed proposals, including pricing, compliance documents (e.g., B-BBEE, tax clearance), and technical capabilities.
  • Regulations: Governed by laws such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) for government tenders.
  • Timeframe: Often takes weeks or months due to evaluation, adjudication, and compliance checks.
  • Example: A municipality issuing a tender for road construction or supplying medical equipment to a government hospital.

2. Request for Quotation (RFQ)

An RFQ is a simpler, less formal procurement process used for requires goods or services at a lower cost and within a shorter timeframe.

  • Used for: Lower-value purchases, typically below or equal to R200 000, depending on the organization’s procurement policies.
  • Process: Sent to a select group of registered suppliers/vendors for pricing and availability, often requiring only a short proposal or quote.
  • Regulations: Still requires compliance (e.g., tax clearance, B-BBEE), but with fewer legal and procedural steps than a tender.
  • Timeframe: Faster process, often completed within days or weeks.
  • Example: A government department requesting quotes from suppliers for office furniture or catering services, PPE products, just about anything as long as it is less than R200 000.

So now the secret is out! With just a laptop, internet connection, and a phone, you can start supplying your local municipality with the goods & services they need, no tendering required, just the lowest quote. Your monthly earnings could easily exceed those of many professional graduates, and by a wide margin!

Why wait? Drop us a message, and we’ll help you get started. It’s that easy!