Training Service Provider for SABS Laboratory Training
SABS
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards is seeking a training service provider to facilitate in-person laboratory training for its employees. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a training service provider to conduct in-person laboratory training at its Groenkloof head office. The project involves training 265 employees in Good Laboratory Practices and 30 management staff in Laboratory Operations Management. Key deliverables include facilitating training sessions, providing all learning materials, conducting assessments, issuing certificates of competence, and submitting a final evaluation report. The training must cover topics such as safety, quality assurance, risk management, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards. The closing date for this tender is 23 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered training provider with relevant quality assurance bodies
- Facilitators must be registered with professional bodies like SACNASP
- Facilitators must have expertise in ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management systems
- Proven experience in laboratory training via company profile and facilitator CVs
- Contactable references for similar projects completed within the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za. Submissions via external links like WeTransfer are not accepted. Bidders must ensure their quotation is received by the SABS before the closing time.
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