Medical equipment maintenance for Eastern Cape Health.
Nyanisa Mqongwana
In plain English
Repairs, maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment for Eastern Cape Department of Health facilities over 36 months. Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health is seeking service providers for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of medical equipment across its facilities. This contract will run for thirty-six months. The scope includes emergency repairs, scheduled preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. Contractors must provide 24-hour on-call support for critical equipment and ensure a service presence near Gqeberha, East London, and Mthatha. Key deliverables include supplying spare parts, conducting user training, and performing equipment testing. All work must be carried out by the Original Equipment Manufacturer or their accredited service vendors. Repairs for critical equipment must be completed within three days, while preventive maintenance must be finished within thirty days of the due date.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of OEM accreditation or status as Accredited Service Vendor
- Personnel must have clinical engineering qualifications and 3 years experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nyanisa Mqongwana
Email: nyanisa.mqongwana@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 040-608-9547
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the National Treasury eTender portal at www.etenders.gov.za by the closing date of 13 November 2026 at 11h00.
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