Automated Nucleic Card Puncher for Universitas.
Zimasa Makhetha
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 September 2026 at 11:00 · Room 315, Block C, First Floor, Francois Retief Building, University of the Free State, 205 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Parkwest, Bloemfontein, 9301
In plain English
The NHLS is procuring an automated nucleic card puncher for Universitas, including service, reagents, consumables, and maintenance for five years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit to claim points.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites bids for the supply, installation, and five-year maintenance of an Automated Nucleic Card Puncher at the Universitas laboratory. The project aims to improve DNA testing efficiency for a facility processing 10,000 profiles annually. The successful bidder must provide the instrument, all necessary reagents, consumables, and ongoing technical support. Key technical requirements include semi-automated or fully automated operation, compatibility with 96-well plates, integrated barcode scanning, and data export capabilities. The equipment must fit specific size constraints and include a Windows-based PC. The contract duration is five years, with delivery expected within three months of appointment. A compulsory briefing session will be held in Bloemfontein on 25 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must attend compulsory briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD report
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Audited financial statements not older than two years
- ISO 13485 certification
- Product approval by IMDRF regulatory authority (e.g., SAHPRA, FDA)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zimasa Makhetha
Email: Zimasa.Makhetha@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-6203
How to apply: Submit bids in two separate sealed envelopes (one for technical proposal, one for pricing) to the NHLS Procurement Tender Office, NHLS Main Reception, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg. Include one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive.
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