Supply and Delivery of Solid Dosage Forms to Health Dept.
Department of Health
In plain English
The Department of Health is procuring the supply and delivery of solid dosage forms. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The National Department of Health has issued a tender for the supply and delivery of solid dosage forms (medicines). This contract will serve the National Department of Health, Provincial Departments, the Department of Correctional Services, and the South African Military Health Services. The contract period runs until 30 April 2029. Key deliverables include the supply of registered medicines in patient-ready, properly labeled packaging with a minimum shelf life of 12 months. Deliveries must be completed within 14 calendar days of an order. Bidders must provide unit prices calculated to four decimal points, inclusive of VAT and delivery costs. The work will take place across various health facilities throughout South Africa. A non-compulsory online briefing session is scheduled for 18 September 2026 via MS Teams.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must have valid CSD registration
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must have valid CIPC registration certificate
- Must hold valid Section 22C(1)(b) medicine manufacturing or import license
- Must hold valid Medicine Registration Certificate (MRC) for all items
- Must maintain relevant industry certifications like GMP compliance
- Must have valid SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Enquiries Office
Email: tenders@health.gov.za
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in three sets (hard copy, PDF, and Excel) to the Pharmaceutical Tender Box at the Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, Pretoria 0187.
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