Inspection of Laboratory Lifting Equipment.
Tebogo Mbiza
This tender closed on 9 October 2026
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In plain English
Inspection of a laboratory winch/jib with SWL 40 kg is being bought. Suppliers must have a Certificate of approval/registration from the Department of Labour and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) invites bids for the inspection of a laboratory winch and jib lifting system. The equipment has a safe working load of 40 kg and includes the hook and tackle. The work will take place at the NMISA Radioactivity Standards Laboratory in Rosebank, Cape Town. The service provider must perform the inspection during normal business hours and provide a completed job card and timesheet upon finishing the task. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The deadline for submissions is 9 October 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
- Valid Department of Labour certificate for lifting equipment inspection and load testing
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tebogo Mbiza
Email: scm3@nmisa.org
Phone: 012-947-2875
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to scm3@nmisa.org and copied to jlubbe@nmisa.org no later than 10:00 on 9 October 2026.
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