Training Services for uThukela Water Testing Laboratory Staff
STHABILE MDLULI
In plain English
Training services for water testing laboratory personnel are being procured. Bidders must be accredited service providers with experience in ISO/IEC 17025 environments and must submit proof of SAQA/SETA accreditation.
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uThukela Water Testing Laboratory invites bids for the provision of specialized training services for laboratory personnel located at 79 Harding Street, Newcastle. The project involves designing and facilitating training on Good Laboratory Practice, Method Validation, Root Cause Analysis, and Water Sampling Techniques. The training must align with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and include formal assessments and certification for delegates. The contract requires onsite facilitation for a total of 22 delegates across four specific training modules. All training materials, workbooks, and assessment fees are included in the scope. The closing date for submissions is 09 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Valid SAQA or SETA accreditation for training delivery
- Facilitators must have 5 years ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory experience
- Two contactable references for similar training projects within last 3 years
- Valid CSD registration with tax compliant status
Contact & how to apply
Name: STHABILE MDLULI
Email: sthabile.mdluli@uthukelawater.co.za
Phone: 034-328-5000
How to apply: Quotes must be emailed to quotes@uthukelawater.co.za. The email subject line must clearly state the RFQ number: RFQ2027-LAB-007.
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