Supply and delivery of tissue homogenisation tubes.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment requires a service provider to supply and deliver disposable bead beating tissue homogenisation tubes. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Marine Living Resource Fund (MLRF) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invite bids for the supply and delivery of disposable bead-beating tissue homogenisation tubes. The items are required for the Directorate: Offshore Resources Research. The scope includes one box of 500 tubes, which must be compatible with the MRC HOG-24 homogeniser for genomic DNA extraction. Delivery must be made to the Marine Research Aquarium in Sea Point, Cape Town. Suppliers must have the stock available for immediate delivery upon receipt of a purchase order. The closing date for this tender is 19 November 2026.
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 or Tax Clearance Certificate
- Proof of accreditation as South African representative for the goods
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nsovo Nyalungu
Email: NNyalungu@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 071 749 5715
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to MLRFQUOTATIONS@dffe.gov.za or deposited into the designated bid box at the address specified in the tender document.
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