Provision of Medical Laboratory Services for Health Trains.

Description

Transnet SOC Ltd invites bids for the provision of medical laboratory services for the Phelophepa Health Care Trains I and II. This service is required on an 'as and when needed' basis for a period of three years. The successful service provider will perform a wide range of pathology tests, including hematology, microbiology, and cytology, for patients, staff, and students. The work will take place across all nine provinces of South Africa, requiring the provider to have a national footprint to reach deep rural areas. Key deliverables include the collection and transport of specimens, provision of all necessary medical consumables, and the delivery of test results within strict turnaround times of 12 hours for emergencies and 72 hours for routine tests. The tender, reference number TCC/2026/07/0089/8320/RFP, was issued on 8 October 2026 and closes on 30 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.

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.
• Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

• Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
• Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
• Valid SANAS accreditation for medical laboratory services
• Valid ISO 15189 certification
• Lead professional must hold valid HPCSA registration

Contact & how to apply