Supply of Courier and Freight Services for SAIDS.
Fahmy Galant
In plain English
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport is procuring courier and freight services for the transport of urine and blood samples to WADA accredited laboratories. Suitably qualified companies can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
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The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) is seeking a service provider for international courier and freight services for a five-year contract. The work involves transporting sensitive urine and blood samples from South Africa to various WADA-accredited laboratories in Qatar, Belgium, Spain, and Kenya, as well as importing drug-testing equipment from Switzerland. Key deliverables include strict adherence to delivery timelines (60 to 120 hours), maintaining chain-of-custody records, providing online tracking, and ensuring 24/7 operational capacity. The provider must also supply specialized packaging, appoint a dedicated account manager, and be available to provide testimony in doping hearings. All services must comply with the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) International Standard for Testing and Investigations. The submission deadline is 12:00 on 13 October 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.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Must hold a minimum B-BBEE Level 4 contributor status
- Must possess documented SOPs for medical sample transport
Contact & how to apply
Name: Fahmy Galant
Email: fahmy@saids.org.za
Phone: 082-499-8756
How to apply: Bidders must submit their proposals in two formats: a physical copy delivered to the SAIDS office at Belmont Office Park, Ebden House, First Floor, Belmont Road, Rondebosch, 7700, and an electronic copy emailed to saids_bids@saids.org.za. Failure to submit in both formats will result in disqualification.
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