Development of Monoclonal Antibodies for Diagnostic Testing
Thembe
In plain English
The SAMRC is procuring services to develop and produce custom monoclonal antibodies and stable expressing clones for diagnostic tests. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a valid tax clearance or PIN, company registration documents, BBBEE status, and completed SBD documents.
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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking a service provider to develop and produce custom monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic testing. The work involves identifying antibody clones against two specific antigens, performing epitope binding screening, and delivering purified antibody preparations. Key deliverables include master stocks of the best-performing clones, purified antibody samples, and detailed analytical reports on methodology and testing results using clinical human samples. The project must be completed according to strict purity and concentration standards. This tender is issued by the SAMRC and closes on 21 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid tax clearance certificate or PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of authority from OEM or OSM
- Minimum of three written and contactable references
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thembe
Email: scm@mrc.ac.za
Phone: 021-938-0911
How to apply: Submit bids online via the SAMRC Supplier Portal at https://scmportal.samrc.ac.za or email your proposal to scm@mrc.ac.za. Ensure you reference the acquisition number 00100222805OR in your submission.
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