Haemoglobinopathy Analyser Placement and Maintenance.
Zimasa Makhetha
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 October 2026 at 11:00 · NHLS C17 Groote Schuur Hospital, Anzio Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
In plain English
The National Health Laboratory Service is procuring a haemoglobinopathy analyser including service and maintenance for Groote Schuur Laboratory for five years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites bids for the placement, service, and maintenance of a Haemoglobinopathy Analyser at the Groote Schuur Laboratory. This contract will run for a period of five years. The equipment must use ion exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and be capable of quantifying specific haemoglobin variants. The system must fit within defined dimensions, include a UPS, and interface with the NHLS Laboratory Information System. The provider must offer staff training and ensure rapid technical support, including a two-hour telephone response time and an eight-hour on-site response time. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town to qualify for the tender.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status or CSD registration report
- Audited financial statements and signed solvency statement
- Manufacturer ISO 13485 certification
- Proof of IMDRF regulatory approval
- Evidence of participation in an internationally recognized EQA program
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zimasa Makhetha
Email: Zimasa.Makhetha@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 071-365-1211
How to apply: Bids must be submitted using a two-envelope system. Deliver one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy on a USB drive to the bid box at the NHLS Main Reception, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg, by 11:00 AM on 20 November 2026.
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