Supply and Delivery of Pine Shavings for Horse Bedding.
Clayton Losper
In plain English
The NHLS is procuring pine shavings for horse bedding over a 24-month period. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites bids for the supply and delivery of pine shavings to be used as horse bedding. The work will take place at the NICD facilities. The contract will run for a period of 24 months. The successful bidder must provide 450 bags of 10kg pine shavings every two months. The product must be clean, dry, and made from untreated pine timber with a moisture content of no more than 15% and dust content below 2%. The shavings must be free from chemicals, mould, and foreign objects. Technical queries must be submitted by 16 October 2026, and the final closing date for the tender is 20 October 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.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Compliance with the Employment Equity Act
- Valid security clearance if requested by the NHLS
Contact & how to apply
Name: Clayton Losper
Email: clayton.losper@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-6000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to clayton.losper@nhls.ac.za before 12:00 pm on the closing date of 20 October 2026. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided.
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