Microbiological Testing Laboratory for Pharmaceutical Products.
Mmmboniseni Mammbeda
In plain English
SAHPRA is seeking quotations for microbiological testing services for small molecules. Bidders must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is seeking an independent, accredited laboratory to perform microbiological testing on pharmaceutical products. The work involves testing non-sterile and sterile products, including microbial limit tests, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring. The laboratory must provide formal Certificates of Analysis and maintain a strict chain-of-custody for all samples. Key deliverables include meeting specific turnaround times, such as 20 working days for routine tests and 10 working days for urgent regulatory samples. The laboratory must also participate in proficiency testing and ensure full confidentiality. This project is based in South Africa and the closing date for submissions is 21 September 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.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid SARS tax compliance PIN
- Must possess established laboratory infrastructure
- Must have documented microbiological testing SOPs
- Must provide CVs of qualified laboratory personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mmmboniseni Mammbeda
Email: mmboniseni.mammbeda@sahpra.org.za
Phone: 012-015-5227
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their quotations via email to Mmboniseni.mammbeda@sahpra.org.za by 16:00 PM on 21 September 2026. All queries should be directed to the same email address.
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