Department of Health tenders
There are 13 open Department of Health tenders on VUZA right now. The next one closes on 16 October 2026. Free to browse, no signup.
Most active sectors: General Purpose, Retail & Wholesale.
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Call for Proposals: Health Systems Research Grant
The National Department of Health seeks an NGO to manage health systems research and knowledge translation over 36 months. The project includes conducting research, translating evidence into policy, building technical capacity, and managing stakeholder partnerships across South Africa. Deliverables include annual research studies, policy briefs, mentorship programmes, capacity-building workshops, and peer-reviewed publications. The successful bidder must provide quarterly and annual technical and financial reports throughout the contract.
Supply and delivery of disposable syringes and needles.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites bids for the supply and delivery of disposable medical consumables, including syringes, needles, and biopsy accessories, for a three-year period. Deliveries must be completed within 21 days of receiving an order. All products must be new, sterile, and meet specific packaging and labeling standards. The bid closes on 16 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and remain valid for 120 days. Quantities are estimates based on institutional needs.
Leasing of Facilities for EMS Head Office.
The Gauteng Department of Health seeks service providers for leasing office space, a warehouse, an Emergency Communication Centre, an EMS base station, and an information repository for the EMS Head Office and Wellness Clinic for three years. The facilities must include a 20,000m² warehouse, a 10,000m² communication centre, a 4,916m² head office, and additional space for a base station and data repository, with backup power, water reservoirs, and advanced ICT infrastructure. The landlord is responsible for maintenance, security, cleaning, and utility management. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session, and the project will be evaluated using the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system.
Supply and Delivery of Radiology Consumables.
The Gauteng Department of Health invites bids for the supply and delivery of radiology consumables, accessories, and medical physics items for 36 months. The contract includes biopsy needles, CT and MRI supplies, nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals, and radiotherapy immobilization equipment. Items must meet technical standards and be supplied with English manuals, maintaining a minimum shelf life of 18 months. Bidders must be accredited representatives or agents of manufacturers. The department will evaluate bids based on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, ensuring competitive pricing throughout the contract.
Supply and Delivery of Chicken Poultry Products
Groote Schuur Hospital requires a supplier for chicken poultry products, including chicken thighs, boneless chicken breast goulash, and whole chicken breasts with bone, for their main kitchen over a two-year period.
Placement of Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirators at GSH.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites bids for the placement of two ultrasonic surgical aspirators at Groote Schuur Hospital for neurosurgery and liver surgery. The contract includes a full maintenance agreement and supply of consumables over three years, with the machines provided at no cost to the hospital.
Supply and Delivery of Optical Assistive Devices.
The Gauteng Department of Health seeks bids for supplying and delivering optical assistive devices, including spectacles, bifocals, contact lenses, and low vision devices, over three years. The provider must maintain a laboratory in Gauteng with lens-cutting tools, conduct stock audits, and ensure quality standards. A 24-month warranty on frames and lenses is required. The laboratory should have a full-time Dispensing Optician and two support staff. Deliveries are to be made to designated sites as requested.
Supply and installation of medical steam autoclaves.
Tygerberg Hospital requires the supply, installation, and commissioning of five 600L medical steam autoclaves with 316L stainless steel chambers, digital data loggers, and thermal printers. The project includes a guarantee period and will be governed by South African law.
Supply and Delivery of Contraceptives and Hormone Modulating Agents.
The Department of Health invites bids for the supply and delivery of contraceptives and hormone modulating agents until 30 September 2029. Bidders must ensure product registration and timely delivery within 14 days of an order. A non-compulsory virtual briefing session is scheduled for 18 September 2026. Bids are due by 11:00 am on 2 November 2026.
Supply and installation of a biohazard laminar air flow cabinet.
This tender involves the supply, delivery, installation, demonstration, and commissioning of one biohazard shielded laminar air flow cabinet for the health authority. The main goal is the successful setup and operational testing of the equipment.
Provision of Cleaning Services for Central Laundries.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites bids for comprehensive cleaning services at Lentegeur and Tygerberg Central Laundries for five years. The scope includes daily cleaning of floors, toilets, and furniture, quarterly deep cleaning of factory areas, and regular grass cutting. A team of 17 staff members is required across both sites, operating Monday to Friday. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing on 26 October 2026 to qualify. The tender is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 6 November 2026.
Supply of Colour Doppler Echocardiography Machine.
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital requires a supplier for a high-end Colour Doppler Echocardiography machine for paediatric use. The project includes supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of the equipment in the Western Cape. The machine must have advanced paediatric imaging, AI capabilities, and connectivity with hospital systems. The successful bidder will also provide staff training and a five-year maintenance plan, with completion by 28 February 2027. This tender is issued by the Western Cape Department of Health to upgrade the hospital's cardiac diagnostic laboratory.
Placement of Phacoemulsification Machines at Groote Schuur Hospital.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites tenders for the placement of two Phacoemulsification machines at Groote Schuur Hospital for cataract removal. The tender includes the supply of all necessary medical consumables and a comprehensive maintenance contract for three years.
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Common questions
- How do I apply for Department of Health tenders?
- Find the tender here, open the official document from the source link, and submit your bid through the national eTenders portal or Department of Health's own procurement channel before the closing date. You'll need an active CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration to bid. VUZA shows you what's open and points you to the source. It isn't where you submit.
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- No. Browsing Department of Health tenders on VUZA is free and needs no account.
- How often are Department of Health tenders updated?
- Daily. We re-read our South African procurement sources every day, so new Department of Health opportunities and closing dates stay current. The official document is the copy that counts, so confirm the closing date there before you submit.