# PLACEMENT /OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED NUCLEIC CARD PUNCHER FOR UNIVERSITAS INCLUDING SERVICE, REAGENTS, CONSUMABLES AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-23.

- **Reference:** RFB017-26-27
- **Issuer:** [National Health Laboratory Service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-health-laboratory-service.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-21
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-23 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-25 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Human health](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/Q86.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**NHLS invites bids for the placement / outright purchase of an automated nucleic card puncher for Universitas, including service, reagents, consumables and maintenance for five years.** It is an open-tender (RFB) with a 180-day contract term and a compulsory briefing at UFS, Bloemfontein, ahead of a 23 Oct 2026 closing date.

Who should bid: suppliers of DNA/forensic laboratory equipment and related services with qualifications such as ISO 13485, regulatory approvals (IMDRF/SFDA), on-site service capability, and the ability to provide long-term maintenance, reagents and consumables.

Key dates (from the tender text):
- Briefing and site visit: 25 Sep 2026, 11:00, UFS (Room 315, Block C, Francois Retief Building).
- Questions deadline: 2 Oct 2026; responses by 7 Oct 2026.
- Closing: 23 Oct 2026, 11:00; open bidding 11:30 in Sandringham, Johannesburg.

Documents: technical specs (Annexure A) and pricing (Annexure B) accompany the RFB (see attached file names in the documents).

#### Requirements
- Compulsory briefing attendance and site visit (questions by email to Zimasa Makhetha).
- Compliance with General and NHLS Special Conditions; signed SBD forms.
- Tax compliance: Tax Clearance PIN or CSD status; separate PINs for consortium members.
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; B-BBEE status documentation (SBD4/annexures).
- Technical: semi/fully automated nucleic card puncher; must handle standard deep-well 96-well plates; accommodate at least two plates simultaneously.
- Warranty and support: minimum 36-month warranty; 5-year service/maintenance; onsite technician within 48 hours; installation and training; spare parts availability.
- Delivery: up to 3 months from award.
- Documentation in two envelopes (BID/Proposal and PRICING); original and copies; pricing in a separate envelope (per NHLS rules).

(Documentation references: Annexure A – Technical Specification; Annexure B – Pricing Schedule.)

#### How to Apply
- Attend compulsory briefing: 25 Sep 2026, 11:00, UFS address above (Room 315, etc.).
- Submit questions by 2 Oct 2026 to Zimasa.Makhetha@nhls.ac.za; responses by 7 Oct 2026.
- Prepare bid documents: two envelopes (BID/Proposal and PRICING), plus one USB PDF copy; include original signed copies and required annexures (SBD4, B-BBEE docs, tax, CSD, etc.). Pricing in Annexure B (see Annexure B Price Template-RFB017-26-27.xlsx).
- Delivery: bids must be deposited in NHLS Bid Box, NHLS Procurement Tender Office, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg, by 23 Oct 2026 11:00. Late bids won’t be considered.
- If submitting via post/courier, ensure arrival 36 hours before closing.
- Attach annexes: Annexure A (Technical), Annexure B (Pricing), Annexure C (Bidder’s Disclosure SBD4), Annexure D (PPPPFA forms), etc. (filename references in the attached documents).

Notes: pricing is five-year scoped; consumables are on an as-needed basis; ISO/IMDRF and other regulatory compliance are required for eligibility.

## Description

PLACEMENT /OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED NUCLEIC CARD PUNCHER FOR UNIVERSITAS INCLUDING SERVICE, REAGENTS, CONSUMABLES AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

PLACEMENT /OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED NUCLEIC CARD PUNCHER FOR UNIVERSITAS INCLUDING SERVICE, REAGENTS, CONSUMABLES AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: ROOM 315, BLOCK C, FIRST FLOOR, FRANCOIS RETIEF BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

## Documents

- Bid document RFB017-26-27...Reviewed.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B Price Template- RFB017-26-27.xlsx..xlsx

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## Published on

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