# Market research report on microbiological safety testing analysis for water, food & agriculture, beverage, and pharmaceuticals

> This tender closed on 2026-08-20.

- **Reference:** CTS-ToR-RFQ-0002 - Market research report on micro
- **Issuer:** [South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-nuclear-energy-corporation-limited.md)
- **Region:** North-West
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-20 18:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Manufacturing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement is for a market research consultancy to produce a South Africa microbiological safety testing market analysis report covering water, food & agriculture, beverage, and pharmaceuticals.** Suitable bidders are SA-based market research firms with experience in laboratory testing sectors, regulatory context (ISO/IEC 17025, HACCP, SANAS), and primary data collection in multiple provinces; deliverables guide Necsa’s strategic planning and market-entry decisions.

#### Requirements
- Market research expertise in laboratory testing sectors (minimum 5 years).  
- Technical knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, HACCP, and related regulatory frameworks.  
- Proven SA geographic project experience across provincial hubs.  
- Formal qualification in Microbiology or Biotechnology; plus business qualification an advantage.  
- Access to a qualified microbiologist/regulatory SME or a capable team with market research credentials.  
- Ability to conduct primary data collection (min. 40 interviews) and deliver a detailed, actionable market report within ~40 days.  
- Compliance with Necsa procurement policies and B-BBEE requirements.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: closing date 28 August 2026 at 16:30; questions/clarifications per RFQ CTS-ToR-RFQ-0002.  
- Submission: email responses to Itumeleng.Mathibe@ntp.co.za (RFQ CTS-FIN-RFQ-0001).  
- Documents: detailed technical and financial proposals, project plan, CVs, and all required compliance documents (Tax Clearance, SBD 4, B-BBEE certificate or EME affidavit, COID if applicable) per Appendix 8.1 (SBD4) and the ToR CTS-TOR-RFQ-0002.  
- Budget: max about ZA100k (payment milestones aligned to deliverables).  
- Where to obtain documents: RFQ_TO~1.PDF and CTS-TOR-RFQ-0002 (see attached RFQ and ToR).  
- Briefing: no compulsory site briefing.  
- Deliverables and timing are defined in CTS-TOR-RFQ-0002 (inception, data pack, draft/final reports, executive presentation).

## Description

Market research report on microbiological safety testing analysis for water, food & agriculture, beverage, and pharmaceuticals

Market research report on microbiological safety testing analysis for water, food & agriculture, beverage, and pharmaceuticals

Delivery Location: - - - Special Conditions: Note the closing dates below - RFQ Number CTS-ToR-RFQ-0002 Request for Quotation Date 13 August 2026 RFQ Closing Date 28 August 2026 RFQ Closing Time 16h30

## Documents

- RFQ\_TO\~1.PDF

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