Win More Construction Contracts.
Bidly connects project owners with vetted contractors and suppliers — headquartered in Pretoria, serving all of South Africa plus cross-border into Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia. Post a project in minutes, collect competitive bids, and award with confidence.
Free to post and bid. Go Premium for a 24-hour head start on every approved job — before it opens to the public.
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Updated live from real activity on Bidly.
Active bids — open for bidding
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Total value awarded
Every job opens to Premium members first
Bidding on Bidly is free. Premium adds one decisive advantage: a 24-hour exclusive window on every approved job before the rest of the market sees it.
A job gets approved
A project owner posts work and our team approves it. The clock starts the moment it goes live.
24-hour Premium-only window
For the first 24 hours only Premium members can bid. Bid in the window and the job stays Premium-only — no public competition.
Opens to everyone
If no Premium member bids during the window, the job opens to all bidders after 24 hours.
Standard members can always post projects and bid on any publicly listed job.
Top construction services on Bidly
From plumbing emergencies to full renovations — 21 trades available across South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.
Plumbing
Geyser repairs, blocked drains, pipe installs, leak fixes — vetted plumbers across South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.
Electrical
Certified electricians for installs, faults, COCs and rewiring across South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.
Construction
From foundations to finishes — competitive bids from trusted construction contractors.
Renovations
Kitchens, bathrooms, full home revamps — get bids from top renovators across SA and neighbouring countries.
Roof leaks
Roof leak repairs, waterproofing and re-sheeting — fast response across SA and neighbouring countries.
Painting
Interior, exterior, waterproofing — neat finishes from rated painters across SA and neighbouring countries.
Headquartered in Pretoria. Serving four countries.
Bidly contractors deliver across all of South Africa, with active cross-border projects in Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.
Active contractors in every province — from Cape Town to Polokwane.
Cross-border projects supported, including remote-site logistics.
SADC-region contractors regularly bid on Botswana scopes.
From Windhoek to coastal sites — cross-border bids welcomed.
How Bidly Works
For Contractors & Suppliers
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Browse open projects
Filter by category, location, and rate type to find work that fits your business.
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Submit your competitive bid
Send your best price directly to the project owner — no middlemen, no markup.
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Get awarded and start work
When you win, you'll be notified immediately and can begin the project.
For Project Owners
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Post your project
Describe the work, set your category and location. Your budget stays confidential.
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Receive competitive bids
Qualified contractors submit bids. Compare them side by side in your dashboard.
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Award the contract
Select the best bid and award the contract — it's that straightforward.
Why Bidly
Built specifically for the South African construction industry.
Verified Projects
Every project listing is reviewed before going live, so contractors only bid on real, serious work.
Confidential Budgets
Customer budgets are never shown to bidders, ensuring every bid is based on the work — not the budget.
Fast Turnaround
Projects go from posting to approved bids quickly. Less admin, more work done.
Simple pricing
Create an account free. Upgrade to Premium whenever you want the early-access edge — and cancel any time.
You choose your tier after creating your account, and can upgrade or downgrade later from your profile.
Bidly — Frequently asked questions
What is Bidly?
Bidly is South Africa's construction marketplace. Customers post construction, plumbing, electrical, renovation and trade projects. Vetted contractors and suppliers across SA, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia bid competitively. Customers compare bids and award the contract.
Where does Bidly operate?
Bidly is headquartered in Pretoria and serves the whole of South Africa, with active cross-border coverage into Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.
How much does it cost to use Bidly?
Posting a project is free. There is no commission and no markup — Bidly makes its margin from the difference between the customer budget and the winning bid, which is invisible to bidders.
Are bidders vetted?
Yes. Every bid is reviewed by Bidly admins before being shown to the customer. Bidder names, contact details and any company affiliations are verified.
Is my budget visible to bidders?
No. Customer budgets are confidential. Only the listed rate set by Bidly admins is shown publicly, and bidders quote at or below that listed rate.
How long does it take to receive bids?
Most projects receive their first competitive bid within hours. Same-day jobs typically see multiple bids within the first business day.
Which trades are supported?
Plumbing, Electrical, Construction, Renovations, Plant hire, Equipment hire, Transportation, Logistics, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Architects, House plans, Countertops, Aluminium Windows, Garage doors, Concrete floors, Steel, Painting, Roof leaks, Leak detection and Cleaning.
Can I bid as a contractor?
Yes — bidding is open to qualified contractors and suppliers. Browse the open projects page, submit your competitive bid with your name, contact details and any company info, and you will be notified if you win.