Chemical Analysis of Fish Samples for DFFE.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a service provider to conduct chemical analysis of fish samples for 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have relevant accreditation and experience.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) / MLRF is seeking a service provider to perform chemical analysis on fish, water, and feed samples. The work will take place over a 12-month period, starting in May 2026 and ending in March 2027. Key deliverables include testing samples for heavy metals, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, and dyes across four specific timeframes. The service provider must submit test results to the DFFE within 20 days of each testing period using validated, accredited methods. This project aims to ensure environmental and veterinary safety standards are met through professional laboratory analysis.
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.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Accredited by SANAS or ILAC for laboratory testing
- Minimum two years experience in veterinary medicine and environmental residue testing
- Valid Entity Registration Certificate (CK1)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomlibo Fono-Ncedo
Email: MLRFQuotations@dffe.gov.za
Phone: (066) 471 1235
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to MLRFQuotations@dffe.gov.za. The submission must include a technical bid and a pricing bid, organized with a table of contents. Hand-delivered responses will not be accepted.
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