Supply and delivery of laboratory chemicals for DFFE.
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 for Flow Cam. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have their tax matters in order.
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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 consumables. The items are required for the Flow Cam equipment used by the Fisheries Management branch. Key deliverables include NIST traceable calibration standards, specialized plastic test tubes, PET bottles, analytical grade formaldehyde, filter cartridges, and paper towels. The work will take place at the Marine Research Aquarium in Sea Point, Cape Town. Bidders must have at least five years of experience supplying laboratory materials to research or commercial institutions. All items must meet international quality standards, and the supplier must demonstrate a stable supply chain to ensure consistent delivery. The contract requires firm pricing inclusive of VAT, with payment processed within 30 days of invoice approval. The closing date for this tender is 1 October 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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status Pin or Tax Clearance Certificate
- Must hold recognized quality management accreditation (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Joint ventures must provide separate tax and CSD documentation for each party
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. Ensure all documents are sent to the correct email address before the closing time on 1 October 2026.
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