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This opportunity is for suppliers to bid on providing and installing a ductless fume hood at the Red Cross Chemistry laboratory in the Western Cape region (WC region X 1). The project is part of the National Health Laboratory Service's procurement process and requires qualified contractors with relevant experience in laboratory equipment installation.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers and contractors registered with the Thusano Portal
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid via the Thusano Portal for the RFQ listed under this tender
Suppliers may bid to supply four cluster desks with pedestals, desk base screens, and medium back chairs to the NHLS Management Block C, as specified in the tender requirements.
- Who it is for:
- registered suppliers and contractors capable of delivering office furniture to NHLS
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid via the Thusano Portal or through the NHLS procurement process as outlined on their website
A 36-month contract to provide ongoing service, maintenance, and repair of fume hoods and biological safety cabinets at the Cape Town Forensic Chemistry laboratories. This opportunity is open to qualified service providers who can meet the technical and compliance requirements set by the National Health Laboratory Service.
- Who it is for:
- qualified service providers and contractors with experience in laboratory equipment maintenance
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid via the Thusano Portal
Suppliers are invited to submit bids for the supply and delivery of a FilmArray Torch system to NICD Sandringham. This is part of the National Health Laboratory Service's procurement process for essential laboratory equipment.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers of medical diagnostic equipment
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the NHLS Thusano Portal as part of the RFQ process
This opportunity is for a supplier to provide and install a pre-analytic instrument at the HIV Molecular Laboratory of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, along with full service and maintenance for five years. The contract involves ongoing technical support, repairs, and replacement parts to ensure continuous operation of the instrument.
- Who it is for:
- qualified suppliers and service providers with experience in laboratory instrumentation
- How to act on it:
- Submit a bid through the Thusano Portal, the official procurement platform of the National Health Laboratory Service
Healthcare professionals can access up-to-date clinical guidance for diagnosing, managing, and responding to pertussis cases. This includes recommendations for testing, notification, and prescribing post-exposure prophylaxis to close and high-risk contacts.
- Who it is for:
- clinicians
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NICD website and navigate to the 'Alerts' section or the 'Diseases A-Z' tab under 'Pertussis'
CD4 testing is available through the NHLS for monitoring immune function in HIV-positive patients, particularly to guide treatment decisions.
- Who it is for:
- HIV-positive patients and healthcare providers managing HIV care
- How to act on it:
- Access via a referral from a healthcare provider to an NHLS laboratory
The NHLS publishes information on cancelled bids to maintain transparency in procurement processes.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers and bidders involved in NHLS tenders
- How to act on it:
- Review the 'Bid Cancellations' section on the NHLS website
Early infant diagnosis testing is available to detect HIV in infants born to HIV-positive mothers, enabling early treatment initiation.
- Who it is for:
- Infants born to HIV-positive mothers and healthcare providers managing pediatric HIV
- How to act on it:
- Through a referral from a healthcare provider to an NHLS laboratory
Proficiency testing is offered to laboratories to assess their performance in conducting specific tests, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Who it is for:
- laboratories participating in external quality assessment
- How to act on it:
- Register online via the WEB PTS Registration portal
The NHLS offers research opportunities through its research units and the NHLS Research Trust, supporting scientific inquiry in public health and diagnostics.
- Who it is for:
- scientists, researchers, and academic institutions
- How to act on it:
- Contact the NHLS Research Trust or relevant research unit directly
Cancelled RFQs are posted by the NHLS to provide transparency on changes to procurement plans.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers and contractors tracking NHLS procurement announcements
- How to act on it:
- Review the 'RFQ Cancellations' section on the NHLS website