Purchase of Automated Ampoule Filling Machine for SAVP.
phillip serage
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
31 July 2026 at 11:00 · SAVP Library, National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
In plain English
The NHLS is procuring an automated ampoule filling and sealing machine with service and maintenance for five years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is seeking the outright purchase, delivery, and installation of an Automated Ampoule Filling and Sealing machine for the South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP). The work will take place in Sandringham, Johannesburg. The machine must feature a Restricted Access Barrier System and meet strict pharmaceutical standards for liquid medication packaging, including specific filling accuracy and production output requirements. The project includes a mandatory five-year service and maintenance contract. Key deliverables include the machine itself, technical documentation such as qualification reports (DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ), and a 12-month warranty. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 31 July 2026. The contract requires ongoing maintenance support for the five-year duration.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status and CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Audited financial statements and signed solvency statement
- ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 certifications
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Two reference letters for similar completed projects
- Signed commitment for technical specifications and five-year maintenance
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: phillip serage
Email: Phillip.serage@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-0595
How to apply: Submit one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy (USB) in two separate envelopes (one for technical, one for pricing) to the NHLS Procurement Tender Office, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg, by 11:00 AM on 21 August 2026.
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