Provision of High-Purity Gas and Equipment Services.
Supply Chain Manangement
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 September 2026 at 14:00 · Microsoft Teams meeting
In plain English
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is procuring high-purity gas and specialty gas equipment and services. Bidders must be certified gas distributors with relevant registrations and certifications such as SACGA, SAQCC, and SANAS.
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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) invites proposals for the supply of high-purity gas, cylinder rentals, and related equipment services. The work will be performed at various SAMRC research sites across the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal. Key deliverables include the installation of gas cylinders and tubing, site inspections, safety inductions, and the provision of technical safety data sheets. The contract duration is four months, with a potential for extension. Bidders must provide comprehensive service level agreements and demonstrate experience through contactable references. The closing date for submissions is 08 September 2026.
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.
- 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 industry certifications (SACGA, SAQCC, LPGSA, SAGA)
- Valid SAHPRA license for medical gas supply
- Valid SANAS accreditation and ISO certification
- Compliance with National Road Traffic Act for dangerous goods transport
- Valid COIDA letter of good standing
- Valid Public-Environmental Liability Insurance
- Valid tax clearance, CSD registration, and company registration
- B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency
- Certificate of Authority for Joint Ventures
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Manangement
Email: scm@mrc.ac.za
Phone: 021-938-0911
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to scm@mrc.ac.za. Bidders must include the RFP number 00100223224 in the subject line of the email.
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