Question 1

What's in The Box?

Accepted Answer

RFQ AI
eTender AI

Question 2

What makes Subller different from searching for tenders directly on etenders.gov.za?

Accepted Answer

Unlike the official government site where tender content is constantly moving and shifting as new items are published and old ones expire, Subller creates a frozen "snapshot" of all the data. This stops tenders from moving around, ensuring you see everything and don't miss any opportunities. We call this the "etender box" – we box the information in so you can search through it comprehensively in one go.

Our chat bot then finds the tenders for you.

Question 3

Why is it so hard to find all relevant tenders on my own?

Accepted Answer

The official tender portal lists many tenders under vague categories like "Other service activities" or "General." If you only search your specific industry (e.g., "Construction"), you could miss a relevant tender listed under a broader category (e.g., "Sports activities" for a construction project at a swimming pool). Subller’s snapshot solves this by freezing all data so nothing gets overlooked.

This data is then fed to our chat bot on a daily basis so that all of the heavy lifting is taken care of.

Question 4

How does the search work? Can I search within specific fields like the description or category?

Accepted Answer

Whether it's in the description, category, organ of state, or city. You can search in all places at once without needing a separate search bar for each field.

You can simply chat with the AI Chatbot that has access to all the information that you require.

Question 5

What specific search filters does Subller offer?

Accepted Answer

Subller allows you to filter tenders by:
Accreditation Required (e.g., specific CIDB grading, PSIRA certification)
City or Town
Province
Duration of the contract
Briefing Date
Compulsory Briefing (Yes/No)
Tender Closing Date
Date Published
Category
Organ of State

You simply ask the AI for the information that you require.

Question 6

How does the "System Snapshot" or "etender box" feature work?

Accepted Answer

The "System Snapshot" is our core feature. We take a still image of all the tender data from the government system at a point in time. In this frozen state—our "etender box"—tenders don't move forward when new ones are added or backward when they expire. This allows you to find information all in one page and not have to navigate multiple search bars.

You only need to chat with an AI chatbot.

Question 7

Can I search for tenders that require a specific company grading or certification?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use our filters to narrow down tenders by the specific accreditation required, such as a particular CIDB grading for construction companies or PSIRA certification for security service providers.

Question 8

What is RFQ AI?

Accepted Answer

This is where you can find the Request for Quotations (RFQs) that are not listed on the eTenders Portal.

You can also simply interact with the chat bot to help you identify the RFQs that you seek.

Question 9

Who is Subller designed for?

Accepted Answer

Subller is built for any business that bids on tenders, including:
Construction Companies: To filter by CIDB grading.
Suppliers: To search for opportunities by location and contract duration.
Service Providers: To manage deadlines by sorting by briefing and closing dates.
Small Business Owners: To focus only on tenders they are qualified for.
Procurement Consultants: To efficiently find and access documents for multiple clients.

Question 10

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer a 7 day free cardless trial so you can test the features.

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