Panel for Food Safety Testing of Cultured Fish.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a panel of service providers for food safety testing of cultured fish for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The Marine Living Resources Fund is seeking a panel of service providers to perform food safety testing on cultured fish. The work involves testing for veterinary residues, heavy metals, biotoxins, and microbiological contaminants over a 36-month period. Successful bidders will handle sample analysis, provide Certificates of Analysis, and report results that exceed regulatory limits. The project requires laboratories to maintain strict traceability and follow specific national food safety protocols. This tender is open to qualified laboratories capable of conducting analytical testing on finfish and shellfish to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO 17025 or ILAC laboratory accreditation
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pinky Moloi
Email: MLRFQUOTATIONS@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 066 471 1335
How to apply: Submit your technical and pricing proposals via email to MLRFQUOTATIONS@dffe.gov.za by 11:00 on 11 September 2026. Ensure the submission includes a table of contents.
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