Supply and Delivery of Diagnostic Agents and Contrast Media.
Department of Health
In plain English
The Department of Health is procuring diagnostic agents and contrast media. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and be tax compliant.
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The Department of Health invites bids for the supply and delivery of diagnostic agents and contrast media. This contract will run for three years, from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030. The work involves providing various medical diagnostic products to health facilities across South Africa. Bidders must ensure products meet strict quality standards, including specific shelf-life requirements and standardized packaging with EAN 13 barcodes. Deliveries must be completed within 14 days of an order. The project requires bidders to provide a detailed price breakdown, including costs for ingredients, formulation, and logistics. A non-compulsory online briefing session is scheduled for 19 June 2026 via MS Teams. All bids must be submitted by 3 August 2026 at 11:00.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration report
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid CIPC company registration certificate
- Valid Section 22C(1)(b) license to manufacture or import medicines
- Valid Medicine Registration Certificate (MRC) for each item
- Valid B-BBEE status (Sworn affidavit or SANAS accredited certificate)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tenders
Email: tenders@health.gov.za
Phone: 012-395-0000
How to apply: Submit three sets of the bid (one hard copy, one scanned PDF on USB, and one Excel pricing schedule on USB) to the Director-General: Health, Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, Pretoria, 0187. Bids must be placed in the Pharmaceutical Tender Box.
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