Supply and Install Automated Microbial Identification System.
Nompumelelo
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, and training on a new automated microbial identification system for Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory. Suitable and capable service providers registered on the Central Suppliers Database can bid.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and staff training of an Automated Microbial Identification System. This equipment is intended for the Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory. The system must feature advanced optics for bacterial growth detection, automated result reporting, and LIMS compatibility to support both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The project includes a one-year guarantee and a three-year warranty period. Bidders must provide evidence of qualified service engineers for ongoing maintenance and repair. The contract is for a once-off delivery, and all bids remain valid for 180 days from the closing date of 20 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.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Minimum R500,000 experience in laboratory equipment supply
- Minimum R2,000,000 financial capacity or credit facility
- Proof of physical business address
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nompumelelo
Email: nompumelelo.madlala@kzndard.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-9369
How to apply: Bids must be placed in the physical Bid Box located at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1 Cedara Road, Cedara 3200. Electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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