Panel of pharmaceutical suppliers for Msunduzi Municipality.
Msunduzi Municipality
In plain English
The Msunduzi Municipality is procuring a panel of pharmaceutical wholesalers/distributors to supply and deliver medication and surgical items. Bidders must have a valid SAHPRA wholesaler license and SAPC registration.
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The Msunduzi Municipality is seeking to appoint a panel of three pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors. The successful bidders will be responsible for the supply and delivery of medication and surgical items to the Central Occupational Health Clinic in Pietermaritzburg. This contract will run for a period of 36 months. Deliveries must be made within 10 working days of receiving a purchase order, and all products must have at least 12 months of shelf life remaining. Items must comply with all South African pharmaceutical regulations and standards. The order cycle is based on the variable needs of the clinic.
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 SAHPRA wholesaler license
- Valid South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) registration
- Responsible Pharmacist: Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and active SAPC membership
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and Tax Compliance Status Pin
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hayley Burnett
Email: hayley.burnett@msunduzi.gov.za
Phone: 033-392-2354
How to apply: Submit a sealed hard copy and a digital copy on a USB or CD into the tender box at the Msunduzi Municipality Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg, by 12:00 on 9 October 2026. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the contract number and description.
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