Supply of Laboratory Consumables for Rand Water.
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is purchasing fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate beaded QC slides, membranes, molecular biology PCR-grade water, and related laboratory items. Bidders must be registered for VAT and may enhance their bid with a B-BBEE certificate.
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Rand Water invites bids for the supply and delivery of specialized laboratory consumables to their Analytical Services Microbiology Laboratory. Required items include Fluorescein-5-isothiocyanate (FITC) beaded QC slides, 47mm membrane filters, molecular biology PCR-grade water, Laureth-12 paste, and various DNA/RNA extraction kits and bead tubes. The contract requires delivery of these goods between October 2026 and February 2027. This tender is issued by Rand Water and the closing date for submissions is 02 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold a valid VAT registration with SARS
- Must maintain adequate insurance coverage
- Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Marcia Pule
Email: mmpule@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-685-0615
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to mmpule@randwater.co.za and mpmtimku@randwater.co.za before the closing time on the specified date.
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