# OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED AMPOULE FILLING AND SEALING MACHINE INCLUDING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR SAVP.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-21.

- **Reference:** RFB029/26/27
- **Issuer:** [National Health Laboratory Service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-health-laboratory-service.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-21 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-31 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Other manufacturing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C32.md), [Human health](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/Q86.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Outright purchase of an automated ampoule filling and sealing machine for SAVP, including five years of service and maintenance.** Bidders should be suppliers of pharmaceutical packaging equipment with GMP-ready capabilities, experience with laminar flow and restricted access barrier systems (RABS/LAF), and appropriate certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 3834, etc.).

#### Requirements
- Mandatory technical and compliance qualifications:
- Two client reference letters for similar work.
- Automated ampoule filling/sealing system meeting detailed specs (Schott glass ampoules, LAF/RABS with gloves, glove integrity testing, 3 filling heads, monitoring sensors, nitrogen sealing options, output >20–25 ampoules/min, 230–320 V, SS 316L contact parts, safety features, documentation package).
- Five-year maintenance program with spares, qualified personnel, and after-hours standby.
- Risk assessment and compliance with OHSA and related regulations; provide DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT, and installation documentation; 12 months warranty.
- Certifications and registrations: ISO 9001-2015, ISO 3834-2021, COIDA COID good standing, ISO/other management standards as applicable; CSD registration; valid Tax Clearance or Tax Compliance PIN.
- B-BBEE requirements: completed SBD4, BBBEE verification or sworn affidavit; SBD6.1 preference form.
- Financials: two years of audited financial statements; proof of solvency or financial capacity.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing session: compulsory 31 July 2026 at 11:00 at the SAVP Library, NHLS (details in the tender doc; attendance mandatory; see RFB029/26/27_Bid Document_Reviewed v00.pdf).
- Questions: submit in writing to Phillip.serage@nhls.ac.za by 05 August 2026.
- Closing and opening: close 21 August 2026 at 11:00; public opening 11:30 in NHLS Main Conference Boardroom, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham.
- Submission method: bids must be delivered to NHLS Procurement Tender Office, RFB029/26/27; use two envelopes:
  - Envelope 1: Bid/Proposal (excluding pricing) and all mandatory documents.
  - Envelope 2: Pricing (Annexure B) and pricing schedules.
  - Include one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy on USB in PDF.
- Required documents to submit (where applicable): Tax Clearance or PIN, CSD registration, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, two-year audited statements, ISO certificates (9001, 3834), COIDA letter, SBD4, SBD6.1, and complete Annexures A–D.
- Notes: pricing must be firm for the contract term; cost must cover installation, delivery, training, and maintenance; no alternatives; compliance with NHLS general and special contract conditions. If subcontractors are used, co-signed documents are required.

(Source: RFB029/26/27 Bid Document, NHLS)

## Description

OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED AMPOULE FILLING AND SEALING MACHINE INCLUDING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR SAVP.

OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED AMPOULE FILLING AND SEALING MACHINE INCLUDING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR SAVP.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: SAVP LIBRARY, 1 MODDERFONTEIN ROAD, SANDRINGHAM

## Documents

- RFB029-26-27\_Bid Document\_Reviewed v00.pdf..pdf

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