Supply and delivery of laboratory chemicals and consumables.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment requires a service provider to supply and deliver laboratory chemicals and consumables. Only Western Cape service providers registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) / Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) invites bids for the supply and delivery of laboratory chemicals and glassware. The work will take place at the Marine Research Aquarium in Sea Point, Western Cape. Key deliverables include various analytical-grade chemicals and thousands of borosilicate glass culture tubes. Only service providers based in the Western Cape may apply. The project requires a supplier with at least five years of experience in providing laboratory materials to research or academic institutions. All deliveries must be completed according to the specified quantities and quality standards. The closing date for this tender is 04 August 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- ISO 9001 or relevant quality management certification
- Valid certificates of conformity for laboratory products
- Proof of business registration and director identification
- Verifiable client references or sales records
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomlibo Fono-Ncedo
Email: MLRFQuotations@dffe.gov.za
Phone: (066) 471 1235
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to MLRFQuotations@dffe.gov.za. No hand-delivered responses will be accepted.
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