# Appointment of a service provider for 16S RNA gene sequencing using next-Generation sequencing (NGS)

- **Reference:** PU4110/013
- **Issuer:** [Centre For The Aids Programme of Research In South Africa (CAPRISA)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/centre-for-the-aids-programme-of-research-in-south-africa-caprisa.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30 23:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Human health](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/Q86.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to perform next-generation sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons using NGS.** CAPRISA invites suitably qualified service providers to bid for NGS-based 16S rRNA sequencing services and related analysis.

#### Requirements
- Open tender; suited bidders with sequencing capabilities.
- Tender documents available electronically in English; purchase for a non-refundable fee of R1,150 (VAT included).
- The company purchasing the tender document must be the same company submitting the bid.
- Submission of tenders via the PURCO SA online portal; payment via Payfast.
- CAPRISA reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any quotations; no obligation to accept the lowest tender.
- No information session will be held. 

#### How to Apply
- Register/login on the PURCO SA website and access the tender under Open Tenders.
- Purchase and download the tender document (R1,150) after payment.
- Submit the tender through the PURCO SA online submission portal (in English).
- For inquiries, contact Ms. Oratile Lesethe (Oratile.Lesethe@purcosa.co.za).
- Key dates: closing date/time Friday, 30 October 2026 at 23:59 (document PU4110013-ADVERT-PURCO SA Advert - RNA SEQUENCING.pdf).
- Information on login/register steps and submission process are provided in the tender document.

## Description

Appointment of a service provider for 16S RNA gene sequencing using next-Generation sequencing (NGS)

Appointment of a Service Provider to provide next generation sequencing of 16s Ribosomal RNA Gene Amplicons/16s Ribosomal RNA Gene sequencing

Tender fee: ZAR 1,150.00 Institution: Centre For The Aids Programme of Research In South Africa (CAPRISA) Registration / purchase deadline: 30/10/2026

## Documents

- PU4110013-ADVERT-PURCO SA Advert - RNA SEQUENCING.pdf

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## Published on

- [PURCO SA Tenders](https://purcosa.co.za/tender/19054)

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