What these tenders cover
Most are for supplying and delivering PPE: overalls, safety boots, gloves, hard hats, reflective vests, rain suits and branded protective clothing. You will also find panels of PPE suppliers, firefighting equipment, and the supply, refill and servicing of fire extinguishers.
Why they are hard to find
eTenders spreads this work across clothing and textiles, general supplies and other categories, and buyers call it "PPE", "protective clothing" or "safety equipment". This page matches all of those wordings against tender titles.
What buyers usually ask for
Beyond CSD, tax compliance and B-BBEE, PPE bids often specify the SANS standard each item must meet and ask for test certificates or samples. Clothing, textiles and footwear can carry local content requirements, so check the bid for a local content declaration. Get your sizes, quantities and delivery points from the specification before you price.