Placement of Pre-Analytical Planting and Streaking Machine.
Zimasa Makhetha
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 September 2026 at 11:00 · Level 2, Pathology Building, Prinshof Campus, 5 Bophelo Road, Gezina, Pretoria, 0001
In plain English
The NHLS is procuring a pre-analytical planting and streaking machine for microbiology, including service, maintenance, and consumables for five years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites bids for the placement of a Pre-Analytical Planting and Streaking Machine for its microbiology department. The project involves the supply, installation, and maintenance of an automated instrument, including the provision of consumables for a five-year period. Key deliverables include site preparation, staff training, and the provision of an Uninterrupted Power Supply. The machine must feature high-speed processing, automated sample handling, and a bi-directional interface with the NHLS TrakCare system. The work will be performed at NHLS facilities. The contract duration is five years, with a delivery period of 4 to 8 weeks.
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.
- 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
- Must attend compulsory briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD report
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Audited financial statements not older than two years
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- ISO 13485 certification
- IMDRF regulatory authority approval (e.g., FDA, TGA)
- Machine specifications meeting UPS requirements
- Proof of bi-directional interface capability with TrakCare
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zimasa Makhetha
Email: Zimasa.Makhetha@nhls.ac.za
Phone: 011-386-6203
How to apply: Bids must be submitted using a two-envelope system. Deliver one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy on a USB drive to the bid box at NHLS Main Reception, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg, before 11:00 AM on 26 October 2026.
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