Water testing services for municipal and borehole water.
Johannes Makibe Mmako
In plain English
Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd is procuring laboratory services for testing borehole and portable drinking water over 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have valid SANAS accreditation.
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Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd (OBP) invites quotations for laboratory water testing services. The project involves testing borehole and drinking water samples for 32 specific chemical and biological parameters. The work will take place over a 12-month period, with an estimated frequency of two samples per month. The service provider must manage the courier and transport of samples from OBP to their laboratory. All testing must comply with the SANS 241: Drinking Water Specification. The tender closes on June 24, 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
- Valid SANAS accreditation certificate and schedule
- Proof of CSD registration and tax compliance
- Relevant experience: two references, invoices, or delivery notes from past 24 months
Contact & how to apply
Name: Johannes Makibe Mmako
Email: Purchasing@obpvaccines.co.za
Phone: 012-522-1500
How to apply: Bidders must register on the OBP E-Procurement portal via the official OBP website. All quotations must be uploaded in PDF format directly to the portal. Email submissions are not accepted.
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