Request for Information – Laboratory Information System
Lesedi Manganye
In plain English
The National Health Laboratory Service is seeking information on available Laboratory Information Systems. There are no specific eligibility requirements stated for bidders.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is conducting market research for a Laboratory Information System (LIS). The project involves a large-scale system supporting 268 laboratories, processing over 400,000 daily tests, and integrating with 1,400 analysers. The work will take place in Johannesburg. Key deliverables include a system capable of order management, specimen tracking, result reporting, and financial integration. The system must ensure 99.9% availability, support HL7 standards, and comply with data security regulations like POPIA and ISO 27001. The closing date for this information request is 07 August 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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must have valid VAT registration
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD registration
- Must hold valid B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must hold relevant industry security certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 27799)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesedi Manganye
Email: lesedi.manganye@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-6165
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy to the NHLS Procurement Tender Office at 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, or email a PDF copy to lesedi.manganye@nhls.ac.za by 11:00 AM on 07 August 2026.
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