# MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES (MABS) AND STABLE EXPRESSING CLONES THEREOF AS REAGENTS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST

> This tender closed on 2026-08-21.

- **Reference:** 00100222805OR
- **Issuer:** [Medical Research Council of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/medical-research-council-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-21 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The SAMRC seeks proposals to develop and produce custom monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) and stable expressing clones thereof as reagents for a diagnostic test.** The effort targets two human-origin proteins for a sandwich lateral flow assay; expected deliverables include 2–3 monoclonal clones per target, purified antibody preparations, master stocks, and an analytical/validation report. Submissions are via the SAMRC Supplier Portal with a closing date of 21 August 2026 at 10:00.

#### Requirements
- Proven ability to generate/identify monoclonal antibodies against two antigens, with 2–3 clones per antigen, plus master stocks and purified preparations suitable for conjugation and nitrocellulose immobilization.
- Demonstrate antibody pair screening for non-overlapping epitopes and compatibility with sandwich lateral flow assays; deliver QC data and methodology.
- Antibody specs: >95% purity, minimum 3 mg per clone at 8 mg/mL in PBS, pH 7.2, carrier-free (no BSA, no sodium azide).
- Infrastructure and quality systems: accredited systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or GMP advantageous).
- Eligibility prerequisites: registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), tax compliant, BBBEE status, CIDB if applicable, COIDA letter, authority from OEM/OSM if required, and at least 3 references.
- Returnables: signed Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD forms (including SBD 6.1), CIDB, COIDA, POPIA compliance, BBBEE certificate/affidavit; pricing schedule; detailed price quotation (valid for 30 days per RFP) (00100222805OR.docx_1893602_202608130904).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 21 August 2026 10:00. Submissions via the SAMRC Supplier Portal or emailed to scm@mrc.ac.za (00100222805OR.docx_1893602_202608130904).
- Where to obtain bid documents: SAMRC Supplier Portal (scmportal.samrc.ac.za) (00100222805OR.docx_1893602_202608130904).
- Registration/pre-qualifications: sign up on the Portal, provide CSD, tax status, CIDB if applicable, COIDA, POPIA, BBBEE, CIDB; include 3+ references; provide authority proofs for OEM/OSM if relevant.
- Clarifications: submit questions via the Portal; deadline 14 August 2026 23:59.
- Required documents to upload with bid: terms and conditions signed; Bidder’s Disclosure; SBD 6.1; BBBEE proof; CIDB; COIDA; POPIA consent; price schedules (Table 3) and the detailed pricing (RFP) (00100222805OR.docx_1893602_202608130904).

## Description

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES (MABS) AND STABLE EXPRESSING CLONES THEREOF AS REAGENTS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST

MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES (MABS) AND STABLE EXPRESSING CLONES THEREOF AS REAGENTS FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Delivery Location: South African Medical Research Council Cape Town - Parow - Cape Town - 7505 Special Conditions: Potential bidders can contact Supply Chain Management via email address scm@mrc.ac.za from for additional information to prepare the proposal and quote. For submission, please visit https://scmportal.samrc.ac.za/acquisitions/OPEN%20RFP

## Documents

- 00100222805OR.docx\_1893602\_202608130904 (2 files merged).pdf

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