Supply and Installation of Chiller for NHLS.
Clayton Losper
In plain English
The National Health Laboratory Service is procuring the supply and installation of a chiller for a rental period of six months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites bids for the emergency rental, supply, and installation of a 1600kW water-cooled chilled water plant at the South African Vaccine Producers facility. The project is located at 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham. The contract duration is six months. Key deliverables include the supply and installation of a chiller unit, integration with the existing Building Management System (BMS) via BACnet, and full commissioning including pressure testing and balancing. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 19 August 2026 at 10:00 am. The bid validity period is 90 business days from the closing date of 31 August 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Mechanical Engineering (2ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Minimum CIDB grading of 2ME
- Must hold relevant trade, gas handling, or electrical licenses
- Lead Mechanical Engineer must have valid ECSA registration
- Must provide proof of performance guarantee insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Clayton Losper
Email: clayton.losper@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-6000
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to Clayton.losper@nhls.ac.za. Ensure the email size is under 5MB and in PDF format. Additionally, you must submit a USB flash drive containing an exact duplicate of your hard copy submission.
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