# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODUCTS

> This tender closed on 2026-07-08.

- **Reference:** 'RFQ 019-26
- **Issuer:** [National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-regulator-for-compulsory-specifications.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-08 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Architectural and engineering services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M71.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODUCTS.** The NRCS seeks a laboratory capable of PSP toxin testing (AOAC method OMA 2005.06), lipophilic shellfish toxins (EURL LC-MS/MS) and amnesic toxins (HPLC/UV) on live abalone, oysters and mussels, handling 114 samples for PSP, 114 for lipophilic toxins and 82 for amnesic toxins.

#### Requirements
- Proven ability to perform the specified toxin analyses using the listed validated methods.
- Proof of tax/compliance status (SARS PIN) or CSD registration.
- Completion and submission of SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4 and SBD6.1 (and related documents) as part of the bid.
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and access to directorship/membership details.
- Compliance with NRCS mandatory requirements and NRCS general conditions (SAMG/GCC) as applicable.
- Demonstrated experience/ability to supply to similar NRCS or regulatory tenders (Schedule of Work Carried Out by the Bidder).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 08 July 2026 at 11:00 (Offer validity: 90 days) (RFQ 019-26).
- Submission method: Email bids to Thobela.mqikela@nrcs.org.za (only email submissions accepted) (RFQ doc).
- Documents to submit (as applicable): SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1 and the Pricing Schedule; any required Certifications/Declarations.
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax/compliance PIN or CSD number; SARS e-filing or printed TCS certificate; CSD registration; potential BBEE documentation for preference points.
- Briefing: Briefing venue listed as Dr Lategan Road, SABS Campus, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0001 (date not specified in available metadata).
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ 019-26 document package (attached in this tender). Specific schedules referenced include the Terms of Reference/Specification and Pricing Schedule (see RFQ 019-26 TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODCTS.docx).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODUCTS

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODUCTS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ 019 26 TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODCTS.docx..docx
- RFQ 019 26 TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODCTS.docx

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