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Qualified bidders can apply to supply and install a slide stainer at the West Coast District (Vredenburg) Laboratory. The opportunity is open to reputable suppliers with relevant technical experience and compliance with NHLS procurement standards.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers and contractors with technical expertise in laboratory equipment
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the Thusano Portal as per NHLS procurement procedures
This opportunity is for reputable bidders to submit proposals to supply and install laboratory benches at the Green Point Histology Laboratory. The work involves providing and fitting laboratory bench units suitable for use in a histology lab environment.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers and contractors with experience in laboratory furniture supply and installation
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the NHLS Thusano Portal or via official procurement channels as specified in the full RFQ documentation
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is inviting qualified service providers to submit proposals for updating the fixed assets register and reviewing the useful lives and impairment of assets at the NHLS Sandringham Campus. The assignment is expected to last approximately 4.5 months or longer, depending on audit requirements.
- Who it is for:
- qualified service providers with experience in asset register updates and impairment reviews
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal through the Thusano Portal as part of the RFQ process
A panel of qualified and reputable supply chain management consulting service providers will be appointed by the National Health Laboratory Service for a period of twelve months on an ad hoc basis. This panel will be available to provide advisory and consulting support as needed at NHLS Sandringham.
- Who it is for:
- qualified supply chain management consulting firms
- How to act on it:
- Submit a proposal or application through the Thusano Portal or via the contact details provided by NHLS.
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver armed response services for a period of 12 months at its Sandringham facility in Johannesburg. This opportunity is open to security companies capable of providing immediate and effective armed response protection.
- Who it is for:
- security companies or service providers with armed response capabilities
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the Thusano Portal, ensuring all required documentation is included and submitted before any deadline
This opportunity allows qualified suppliers to bid for the supply and delivery of office furniture to the Forensic Chemistry Laboratory located at 120 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. Bidders must be registered on the NHLS procurement portal, Thusano, and submit their proposals through the system.
- Who it is for:
- registered suppliers and contractors in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid via the Thusano Portal using RFQ No 1935924
This opportunity is for qualified service providers to bid on a 24-month contract to maintain and repair fume hoods, extraction arms, and biological safety cabinets at the Johannesburg and Pretoria Forensic Chemistry laboratories. The work involves regular servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure laboratory safety and compliance.
- Who it is for:
- qualified service providers with technical expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid via the Thusano Portal
The National Health Laboratory Service provides a way for the public to report fraud and corruption through a toll-free number, SMS, email, or free fax. This allows anyone to alert the service about unethical or illegal activities within the organisation.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public
- How to act on it:
- Call the toll-free number, send an SMS to 30916, email nhls@thehotline.co.za, or use the free fax number 086 726 1681
The National Health Laboratory Service publishes details on requests for quotations (RFQs), tenders, awarded bids, and bid cancellations on its website for transparency and public access.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers, bidders, contractors, and interested parties
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NHLS website and navigate to the 'Latest RFQs' or 'Awarded Bids' sections
A three-year service contract is available for companies to provide decontamination, servicing, validation, certification, repairs, and maintenance of Class I and II biosafety cabinets at the NHLS Ehlanzeni Business Unit laboratories in the Mpumalanga region.
- Who it is for:
- qualified service providers and maintenance companies
- How to act on it:
- Register and submit a bid via the Thusano Portal
Individuals can report suspected fraud or corruption within the National Health Laboratory Service or its subsidiaries, including the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, through a toll-free number, SMS, email, or fax.
- Who it is for:
- any member of the public with knowledge of wrongdoing
- How to act on it:
- Call 0800 000 552, send an SMS to 30916, email nhls@thehotline.co.za, or fax to 086 726 1681
Information about cancelled or withdrawn bids from the NICD's procurement process is available to the public for transparency.
- Who it is for:
- bidders, researchers, and public oversight entities
- How to act on it:
- Check the 'Bid Cancellations' and 'Bid Withdrawal' sections on the NICD site