Engineering Services for Radioiodine API Facility Modification.
Buyani Nsibande
In plain English
Professional engineering and project management services for modifying a structure to establish a Radioiodine API facility are being procured. Eligible bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
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The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) invites bids for professional engineering services (design and management) for the modification of Building P1900 to establish a Radioiodine Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facility. The project is located at the NECSA Complex, Pelindaba, North-West Province. The scope includes design, project management, and validation across six stages, covering architectural, MEP, and laboratory casework, while excluding the hot cell production line. The facility must comply with cGMP, SAHPRA, and ISO 14644 standards. The project will be implemented in sequential stages with gate reviews. The closing date for submissions is 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am. A non-compulsory site meeting is scheduled for 26 August 2026. Bidders must provide proof of experience in cGMP facility design and management.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Valid COIDA certificate or proof of application
- Professional Indemnity insurance cover of at least R5 million
- ISO 9001 accreditation or equivalent in-house quality system
- Traceable proof of at least two successfully completed cGMP projects
- B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Buyani Nsibande
Email: scm@necsa.co.za
Phone: 012-305-6072
How to apply: Bids must be submitted online via the eTender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/Esubmission/esubmission?id=FIN-SCM-TEN-0246. International suppliers may submit bids via email to SCM@necsa.co.za.
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