DNA Paternity Testing Services for RAF.
Road Accident Fund
In plain English
The Road Accident Fund is seeking pathology services to conduct DNA paternity tests for legal use. Bidders must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and be CSD registered.
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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is seeking a service provider to perform DNA paternity testing for legal purposes. The project involves testing a deceased father, the mother, and two adult sons. The mother is located in the Northwest province, while the sons are in Gauteng. The successful bidder must be based in Gauteng and have the capacity to conduct onsite sample collection in the Northwest. The testing process includes mouth swabbing, laboratory analysis, and the delivery of an official DNA report within 10 working days of the consultation. All work must be performed by a pathologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The tender is valid for 30 days from the closing date of 11 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Pathologist must hold valid HPCSA registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Harold Nicholson
Email: haroldn@raf.co.za
Phone: 064-766-6394
How to apply: Submit your quotation and all required supporting documents via email to Rfq-CapeTown.procurement@raf.co.za. You must include the reference number PR10117550 in all correspondence. Ensure your submission is received before 14:00 on 11 August 2026.
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