Supply and Maintenance of UHPLC-TQD for DoA.
Xoliswa Tlali
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 October 2026 at 11:00 · Polkadraai Road, Department of Agriculture, Liquor Products Laboratories (LPL) Stellenbosch (Western Cape)
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is procuring a UHPLC-TQD system with installation, maintenance, and training services. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Agriculture is seeking a service provider to supply, install, and maintain an Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatograph with Triple Quadrupole Detector (UHPLC-TQD). This project will take place at the Liquor Products Laboratories in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The scope includes delivering the equipment, setting up gas lines, and providing a five-year maintenance and warranty plan. The provider must also conduct three stages of personnel training over the contract period. Key deliverables include the chromatography system, mass spectrometer, nitrogen generator, and necessary software. The contract requires a five-year commitment to maintenance and support. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 27 October 2026 to qualify for the tender, which closes on 13 November 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 Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Proof of authorized distributorship from the manufacturer
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Three contactable reference letters for similar projects
- Technical personnel must hold relevant training certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Xoliswa Tlali
Email: XoliswaT@nda.gov.za
Phone: 021-809-1643
How to apply: Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, the bid number, and the closing date. Deliver the envelope to the Department of Agriculture, 20 Steve Biko Road, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
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