Supply and Delivery of Anti-infective Medicines.
Department of Health
In plain English
The Department of Health is procuring anti-infective medicines including antibiotics, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and antiviral agents. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and submit tax compliance status; B-BBEE status is required for preference points.
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The National Department of Health has issued a tender for the supply and delivery of anti-infective medicines, including antibiotics, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and antiviral agents. This contract will run until 30 September 2028. The work involves supplying these pharmaceutical products to various health facilities across South Africa. A non-compulsory online briefing session is scheduled for 18 September 2026 via MS Teams. Interested parties must ensure their products are registered under the Medicines Act and meet all quality standards. The tender requires the submission of physical samples to designated medical depots. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of manufacturing or import licenses and financial solvency declarations. All deliveries must comply with strict invoicing and packaging standards to ensure patient safety and accurate inventory management.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Certified CIPC registration
- Valid Section 22C(1)(b) Medicines Act manufacturing or import license
- Valid Medicine Registration Certificates (MRC) for all offered items
- Proof of compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Enquiries Office
Email: tenders@health.gov.za
How to apply: Submit three sets (one original hard copy, one scanned PDF, and one electronic Excel version) in a single sealed package to the Director-General: Health, Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, Pretoria, 0187, before 11:00 on 5 October 2026.
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