# OFMD Appointment of two reputable service providers for inspection, service and maintenance of Laboratory Fumehoods for a period of 5 years

> This tender closed on 2026-10-16.

- **Reference:** Wits Tender 2026:23
- **Issuer:** [University of the Witwatersrand](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-the-witwatersrand.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-16 23:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md), [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md), [Electrical equipment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C27.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of two service providers for inspection, service and maintenance of Laboratory Fumehoods and related containment equipment for five years**. The University of the Witwatersrand seeks two service providers, one for Braamfontein and one for Parktown (including Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital), to carry out assessment, maintenance (preventative and corrective), validation/certification and asset management for lab fume hoods, laminar flow units, PCR cabinets and biosafety cabinets, with OEM-guided servicing and required documentation. A compulsory briefing is on 2 October 2026; submission closes 16 October 2026; open tender with electronic submission by email per the protocol. (Wits 2026 23 RFP Document for Fumehoods.pdf) 

#### Requirements
- SA registered entity; provide CIPC details and director information.
- Valid tax compliance status and VAT details; provide AFS for last 3 years or justification and PI score.
- Compensation Fund Good Standing letter; public liability insurance ≥ R60 million and product liability ≥ R5 million, or commitment to obtain by contract start.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance, servicing, certification and repair of laboratory containment equipment (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow units, PCR cabinets).
- Minimum 3 recent, relevant client references for laboratory equipment maintenance (last 5 years; at least one in Gauteng) with contract value ≥ R500k.
- Established Gauteng office/workshop with supporting evidence.
- Submit pricing in Annexure B and Annexure C per the BOQ; price all line items or indicate zero; pricing must be in ZAR.
- At least two OEM letters/certificates authorising maintenance, testing, calibration for listed equipment.
- Return Annexure B (Returnable Schedules) and Annexure C (Pricing Schedule) as part of submission. (RFP Document) 

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: compulsory on 02 Oct 2026 at 10:00 at Wits University, West Campus, Facilities and Services Building (Procurement Office) (RFP Document).
- Submission: electronic, by email to admin.tenders@wits.ac.za and Selaelo.semenya@wits.ac.za; Annexure B and C1/C2 must be returned as editable XLS and PDF respectively; other documents as required (Annexure A Scope of Work). (Electronic Submission Protocol; Annexures A–D) 
- Deadline: 16 Oct 2026 by 23:59. Amendments may be issued up to 3 business days before the closing date. (RFP Document) 
- Documents to submit: Annexure A (Scope of Work), Annexure B (Returnable Schedules), Annexure C (Pricing Schedule), Annexure D (Draft Contract). Ensure pre-qualification documentation is complete per Annexure B and the pre-qualification criteria.
- Pre-qualification: evidence of South African entity, financial standing, insurance, references and OEM authorisations, as detailed in Annexure B. (RFP Document)

## Description

OFMD Appointment of two reputable service providers for inspection, service and maintenance of Laboratory Fumehoods for a period of 5 years

Wits 2026:23 OFMD - Laboratory Fumehoods

Briefing: Compulsory Briefing Session: A briefing session will be held on Friday, 02 October 2026 at 10h00am at Wits University, West Campus, Braamfontein, at the Facilities and Services Building, Procurement Office

## Documents

- Wits 2026 23 RFP Document for Fumehoods.pdf
- 2026-23 Laboratory Fumehoods Annexures.zip

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## Published on

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