Supply and Delivery of Pharmaceutical Products to DoH
Department of Health
In plain English
The Department of Health is procuring pharmaceutical products including drops, aerosols, and inhaled medicines. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The National Department of Health has issued tender HP07-2026DAI/01 for the supply and delivery of pharmaceutical products, specifically drops, aerosols, and inhaled medicines. This contract will run until 31 August 2029. The work involves delivering various medical items to the Department of Health. A non-compulsory online briefing session is scheduled for 18 September 2026 via MS Teams. Interested parties must submit their bids by 28 September 2026 at 11:00. The project requires strict adherence to delivery lead times and specific invoicing data standards. Bidders must ensure all products meet the Medicines Act requirements and are delivered in patient-ready packaging. The evaluation process will follow a three-phase approach, covering administrative, technical, and B-BBEE compliance.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must have valid CSD registration
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must have valid CIPC registration certificate
- Must hold Section 22C(1)(b) license to manufacture or import medicines
- Must provide Medicine Registration Certificate for each item
- Must have valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Enquiries Office
Email: tenders@health.gov.za
How to apply: Bids must be delivered to the Pharmaceutical Tender Box at the Reception Area, National Department of Health, Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Road, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, Pretoria, 0187. Submissions must include one hard copy and two USB drives containing electronic files.
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