Training Service Provider for SABS Laboratory Training.
Ntobeko Mweli
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a training service provider to facilitate in-person laboratory training for its employees. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and have a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for a training service provider to conduct in-person laboratory training at their Head Office in Groenkloof. The project involves training 265 employees in Good Laboratory Practices and 30 employees in Laboratory Operations Management. Key deliverables include providing training materials, conducting assessments, issuing certificates of competence, and submitting a post-training evaluation report. Facilitators must possess expertise in ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality management systems. The training aims to improve safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness within SABS laboratories. The closing date for submissions is 02 July 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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must be an accredited training provider
- Must provide evidence of relevant laboratory training experience
- Facilitators must hold professional body registration
- Must provide references for similar projects completed within the last 5 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za. Proposals must be on company letterhead. Submissions via links or file-sharing services like WeTransfer will not be accepted.
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