# PROVISION, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LIMS) FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-07-16.

- **Reference:** RFQ OW-006 2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Overberg Water](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/overberg-water.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-16 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**This RFQ seeks the provision, installation and 36-month support of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).** Overberg Water invites bids from vendors with LIMS implementation experience, ISO17025:2017 alignment, hosting capability, and ability to integrate with laboratory equipment, with detailed Returnable Schedules and compliance requirements.

#### Requirements
- Technical brochure for the LIMS (covering software, services).
- Complete and sign all Returnable Schedules (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD registration, tax compliance PIN, and VAT status; COIDA/insurance as applicable; CIDB details for JV if relevant.
- Demonstrated LIMS experience: working experience with provision, installation and support; positive client reference letters with project timeframes.
- Technical specifications: web-based LIMS; browser compatibility (Chrome/Edge/Opera); audit trail; instrument and sample management; DMS and COA handling; ISO17025:2017 compliance; capacity to integrate with microbiological/chemical analysers and lab equipment.
- Hosting/Hosting-related: hardware hosting, secure servers with data storage for at least 5 years; target average TTFB <200 ms; network/floating licenses if proprietary; multiple user access levels.
- Implementation plan: clear project plan and a Gantt chart; commissioning within the project scope; rollout to satellite labs after central lab.
- Data ownership and return: loaded data remains Overberg Water’s property; data returned if hosting/contract ceases.
- Pricing: complete Pricing Schedule (hardware/hosting, licences, installation, customization, training, testing, support, etc.) with VAT, contingencies, and 90-day bid validity. 
- Preferences: BBBEE and local (Western Cape) considerations; evidence supported by CSD/B-BBEE documentation.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **16 July 2026, 12:00**.
- Submission method: quotations deposited in Overberg Water’s tender box (Ground Floor, Trident Park, 1 Niblick Street, Somerset West) in a sealed envelope reflecting the RFQ number.
- Documents to submit (where applicable): Returnable Schedules (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), Pricing Annexure A3, Price Schedule, BBBEE documentation, CSD/CIPC documents, ID of signatory, proof of authority, tax PIN/CSD numbers.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: National Treasury CSD registration; SARS Tax Compliance PIN; COIDA letter/insurance as required.
- Briefing/presentation: presentations may be requested (not necessarily mandatory); briefing location is in the metadata (1 Niblick Way, Firgrove/Firgrove rural, Somerset West). See attached RFQ for details.
- Documents location: the attached RFQ (RFQ OW-006 2026-27 LIMS FOR 3 YEARS.pdf) contains the conditions, annexures and pricing schedules. (RFQ OW-006 2026/27 LIMS FOR 3 YEARS.pdf)

## Description

PROVISION, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LIMS) FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

PROVISION, INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT OF A LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LIMS) FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ OW-006 2026-27 LIMS FOR 3 YEARS.pdf..pdf

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