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Suppliers can bid to provide and deliver an autoclave to the NICD Sandringham campus in Johannesburg. The opportunity is part of the National Health Laboratory Service's procurement process and is open to qualified vendors registered on the Thusano Portal.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers of medical equipment
- How to act on it:
- Log in to the Thusano Portal and submit a bid for the RFQ related to the autoclave supply at NICD Sandringham campus
Suppliers can bid to provide an automated TB stainer for the NHLS Helen Joseph Microbiology Laboratory in the Gauteng Region. The equipment is needed for tuberculosis testing and must be delivered as part of a procurement process managed by the National Health Laboratory Service.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers and manufacturers of medical laboratory equipment
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal through the Thusano Portal or via the RFQ section on the NHLS website
This opportunity invites qualified suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of a 70C ultra freezer intended for use at the Centre for Emerging Diagnoses (CED) located at the NICD Sandringham campus. The freezer is required for storing sensitive biological samples critical to diagnostic and research activities.
- Who it is for:
- registered suppliers and manufacturers of laboratory refrigeration equipment
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the Thusano Portal as part of the official procurement process
This opportunity is for companies to bid on supplying and installing air-conditioners at the main laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The project involves the delivery, installation, and commissioning of air-conditioning units to ensure proper environmental control in the laboratory.
- Who it is for:
- registered suppliers and contractors qualified to bid on government procurement projects
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the Thusano Portal, which is the official procurement platform used by the National Health Laboratory Service.
This opportunity involves the supply and installation of autoclaves for the Quality Assurance Department at the NHLS Sandringham Campus. Interested suppliers may participate in the procurement process to provide the required equipment and services.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers or contractors capable of supplying and installing autoclaves
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the Thusano Portal as part of the NHLS procurement process
A supplier may bid to provide and deliver an upright freezer capable of maintaining a temperature of -20°C for use at the NICD Sandringham campus. This opportunity is part of the National Health Laboratory Service's procurement process and is open to qualified suppliers registered on the Thusano Portal.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers registered with the NHLS procurement system
- How to act on it:
- Register and submit a bid via the Thusano Portal
A supplier may submit a proposal to provide and deliver a phlebotomy trolley to the NHLS Helen Joseph Laboratory, within the JSW Business Unit of the Gauteng Region. This is part of a formal procurement process managed by the National Health Laboratory Service.
- Who it is for:
- registered suppliers and vendors eligible to bid on NHLS procurement tenders
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal via the Thusano Portal, the official procurement platform of the NHLS.
Laboratories involved in the Gates Foundation trial — both Xpert and control clusters — are receiving full capacitation to implement GeneXpert testing, supporting evaluation of the technology in high and low prevalence settings.
- Who it is for:
- laboratory staff in Gates Foundation trial sites
- How to act on it:
- Join the trial implementation process through NHLS coordination and follow established training protocols
One high-volume laboratory in each of the remaining health districts will be fully capacitated to use GeneXpert MTB/Rif technology, expanding national coverage beyond high burden areas.
- Who it is for:
- laboratory staff in non-high burden health districts
- How to act on it:
- Be selected for capacitation and participate in NHLS-led training and equipment deployment
The final phase involves bringing GeneXpert MTB/Rif testing to every health district in South Africa, ensuring nationwide access to rapid TB and drug resistance testing.
- Who it is for:
- all NHLS laboratories across South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Complete required training, infrastructure upgrades, and quality systems to become a fully operational GeneXpert site
The National Health Laboratory Service offers GeneXpert MTB/Rif testing for tuberculosis detection and rifampicin resistance screening. This rapid molecular test provides results in about two hours from raw sputum samples, improving detection rates especially in smear-negative cases. The service is available at designated laboratories across South Africa following phased implementation.
- Who it is for:
- patients suspected of having tuberculosis, healthcare providers referring samples, public health clinics
- How to act on it:
- Submit sputum samples to participating NHLS laboratories that have implemented GeneXpert technology
All laboratories within the nine high burden districts are being fully capacitated to implement GeneXpert MTB/Rif testing, enabling widespread access to rapid TB and drug resistance detection.
- Who it is for:
- laboratory staff and managers in high burden districts
- How to act on it:
- Engage with NHLS and NDOH support teams to complete training, quality assurance, and system integration