# PLACEMENT OF PRE-ANALYTICAL PLANTING AND STREAKING MACHINE TAD MICROBIOLOGY (INCLUDING SERVICE, MAINTANANCE AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-26.

- **Reference:** RFB232-25-26
- **Issuer:** [National Health Laboratory Service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-health-laboratory-service.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-21
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-26 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-25 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Human health](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/Q86.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an automated pre-analytical planting and streaking machine for microbiology, including service, maintenance and consumables for five years.** NHLS invites bids from medical laboratory equipment suppliers and service providers capable of automated pre-analytical processing, LIS interfacing, and long-term support (quality systems such as ISO 13485 and regulatory alignment).

#### Requirements
- Compliance with PPPFA/GCC and NHLS General/Special Conditions; sign the contract form (SBD7) and bid on official NHLS forms.
- Tax/compliance: valid Tax Clearance or Tax Compliance PIN; CSD registration; B-BBEE status verified; Bid Disclosure (SBD4).
- Technical prerequisites: 
  - Pre-analytical automated planting and streaking; automated decapping/recapping of multiple containers; bid must show manual/brochure or commitment.
  - Bi-directional interface capability with NHLS LIS (TrakCare).
  - ISO 13485 compliance; IMDRF regulatory approvals; OHS compliance; COIDA good standing.
  - On-site engineering support within 24 hours; 30-minute UPS capability; delivery in 4–8 weeks; installation at bidder’s cost; downtime loan instrument.
- Documentation and process: Annexure A (Technical Specification), Annexure B (Pricing Schedule); complete all mandatory and essential returnables; two-envelope submission (BID/Proposal and PRICING).
- Training, maintenance, consumables, and preventative maintenance included.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing session: 25 September 2026 at 11:00, Level 2 Pathology Building, 5 Bophelo Road, Gezina, Pretoria (mandatory). See Bid document RFB232/25/26...Reviewed.pdf.
- Questions due: 30 September 2026; responses by 06 October 2026 (email: Zimasa.Makhetha@nhls.ac.za).
- Closing: 26 October 2026 at 11:00; public opening 26 October 2026 at 11:30. See same bid document.
- Submission: in the NHLS Bid Box at NHLS Main Reception, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham. Submit 1 original, 1 hard copy, and 1 USB PDF; pricing in a separate envelope. Documents must follow official NHLS formats; see Annexure B for pricing (see Annexure B: Proposed Pricing Schedule.xlsx).
- Document references: Bid document RFB232/25/26...Reviewed.pdf; Annexure A (Technical), Annexure B (Pricing) (see Annexure B Price Template.xlsx).

## Description

PLACEMENT OF PRE-ANALYTICAL PLANTING AND STREAKING MACHINE TAD MICROBIOLOGY (INCLUDING SERVICE, MAINTANANCE AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

PLACEMENT OF PRE-ANALYTICAL PLANTING AND STREAKING MACHINE TAD MICROBIOLOGY (INCLUDING SERVICE, MAINTANANCE AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: PATHOLOGY BUILDING

## Documents

- Bid document RFB232-25-26...Reviewed.pdf..pdf
- Proposed RFB232-25-26 Annexure B Price Template.xlsx..xlsx

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