Service and Calibration of Microbial Air Sampler.
SCM Team
In plain English
Service, calibration, and qualification of SAS Pinocchio Super II Compressed Gas Microbial Air Sampler over three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a SANAS accreditation for Gas Metrology and Flow Metrology.
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iThemba LABS invites service providers to bid for the service, calibration, and qualification of the SAS Pinocchio Super II Compressed Gas Microbial Air Sampler. The work will take place at iThemba LABS in Faure, Western Cape, over a three-year period. The scope includes annual flow meter, pressure gauge, and timer testing, as well as leak tests and hardware verification according to ISO 8573 standards. Key deliverables include calibration stickers, detailed certification reports, and signed protocol checklists. The project must be completed annually, with the final closing date for submissions set for 27 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status (Tax Pin)
- SANAS accreditation for Gas and Flow Metrology
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum of three verifiable references for similar work
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Team
Email: scm3@tlabs.ac.za
Phone: 021-843-1345
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to scm3@tlabs.ac.za by 16:00 on 27 October 2026.
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