iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:218Closed

Overview

Qualification and Validation of fume hoods and biological safety cabinets (BSCs), and replacement of HEPA filters and related components on a bi-annual basis for 3 years at iThemba LABS, Nuclear Medicine Department, Faure. (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf) The NRF/iThemba LABS invites bidders from its supplier base; registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory.

Requirements

• Must be on the NRF/iThemba LABS supplier base and registered on the CSD; tax/compliance status verifiable.
• Complete and submit SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 with BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; provide a CSD Summary Report.
• Provide three references from reputable pharmaceutical companies; authorisation for distribution of HEPA filters (if not a manufacturer).
• Service must comply with ISO 14644 and NSF/ANSI Standard 49; include pre‑assessment, remedial actions, and bi‑annual validation (bi-annual testing).
• Provide complete validation reports for each fume hood, LAFU and BSC with required data and videos; include validation stickers and follow-up dates.
• Pricing must be firm, VAT inclusive, and valid for 60 days; payment terms 30 days from invoice; PPPFA 80/20 evaluation with price and BBBEE.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 28 October 2026 at 16:00 (RFQ closing). (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf)
• Submission method: Email quotes/proposals to scm3@tlabs.ac.za. (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Pricing Schedule; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; CSD summary; BBBEE proof; three references; HEPA filter authorisation letter. (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf)
• Registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and tax/compliance verification. (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf)
• Briefing session: not specified in the available materials. (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid docs: attached RFQ documents (RFQ Fume hood Validation Oct 2026v1.pdf).