Qualification and Maintenance of Fume Hoods and BSCs
SCM Team
In plain English
The tender is for the qualification, validation, and maintenance of fume hoods and biological safety cabinets, including HEPA filter replacements, at iThemba LABS over three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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iThemba LABS requires a service provider to perform the qualification, validation, and maintenance of fume hoods, laminar airflow units, and biological safety cabinets. The work will take place at the Nuclear Medicine Department in Faure, Western Cape. The contract spans three years, with services required every six months. Key deliverables include bi-annual validation reports, visual evidence of air tests, and formal equipment certification. The provider must perform remedial work, such as replacing HEPA filters and hardware components, in line with international standards like ISO 14644 and NSF/ANSI 49.
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 PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Three references from pharmaceutical companies
- Manufacturer authorisation letter for HEPA filter distribution
- ISO 14644 and NSF/ANSI 49 industry certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Team
Email: scm3@tlabs.ac.za
Phone: 021-843-1345
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to scm3@tlabs.ac.za by 16:00 on 28 October 2026.
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