# Provision of an Imaging System for Nucleic acid/protein gels and Western blots for the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town (UCT) under the DSTI/KfW/SAMRC Support of development and production of vaccines in South Africa Project.

- **Reference:** 00100225713
- **Issuer:** [Medical Research Council of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/medical-research-council-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-13 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md), [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of a KfW Imaging System for Nucleic acid/protein gels and Western blots at the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research, UCT, funded under a vaccine development project.** The SAMRC issues a Request for Proposal for a lab imaging system; bids are invited from suppliers of imaging hardware and related software, including OEM/OS authorities, with strict eligibility, pricing and documentation requirements.

#### Requirements
- National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Tax compliance; tax status checked at award
- CIDB grading: minimum 1 or 2 for construction works (where applicable) and CIDB active in registration
- BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Original COIDA certificate or good standing
- Authority from OEM to sell/distribute/support the products and from the OS vendor for software
- At least 3 client references; potential JV agreements if applicable
- Signed Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD 6.1, General Conditions, and other standard bid documents
- POPIA compliance and associated data processing consent
- Price validity, delivery terms, and adherence to bid data (the acquisition is capped; proposals above R1,000,000 will not be accepted) 

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 13 November 2026 at 10:00 (closing); clarification questions due by 03 November 2026 23:59
- Submission method: online via the SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL Supplier Portal, or electronic submission/emailed to scm@mrc.ac.za
- Documents to submit (illustrative): Bidder’s Disclosure; SBD 6.1; BBBEE certificate or affidavit; CIDB certificate; COIDA letter; POPIA compliance consent; signed Terms and Conditions; Form of Offer; General Conditions; price data including VAT treatment; proof of CSD registration
- Pre-qualifications: CSD registration, tax compliance, CIDB status, COIDA, POPIA, OEM/OS authority, 3+ references
- Briefing session: details to be accessed via the SAMRC Supplier Portal
- Documents origin: Bid documents are available on the SAMRC Supplier Portal (00100225713OR RFQ materials)

## Description

Provision of an Imaging System for Nucleic acid/protein gels and Western blots for the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape Town (UCT) under the DSTI/KfW/SAMRC Support of development and production of vaccines in South Africa Project.

## Documents

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