# Supply and delivery of Gelatin capsules to iThemba LABS, Cape Town

> This tender closed on 2026-09-11.

- **Reference:** iLABS/RFQ 2026/27-189
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-11 18:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Wholesale, retail, vehicle repair](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/G.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The RFQ seeks the supply and delivery of empty gelatin capsules to iThemba LABS, Cape Town.** Bidders should be GMP-compliant capsule manufacturers/suppliers capable of Capsule Size 1, hard gelatin capsules (pharmaceutical grade) and able to supply 125,000 units to the Western Cape, with full QA documentation and compliance (CSD, tax, BBBEE).

#### Requirements
- Capsule specifications: Size 1, hard gelatin, pharmaceutical grade, weight 69.3–84.7 mg, internal capacity 0.4 g, disintegration within 15 minutes in 0.01 M HCl at 37°C, pre-lock feature, cap/body dimensions as per spec, 125 000 units.
- Documentation and certifications: GMP certificate; Site Master File; Quality Manual; Certificate of Analysis; Safety Data Sheet; TSE and GMO declarations; willingness to enter a Quality Agreement with iThemba LABS.
- Compliance and pre-qualification: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); tax clearance status; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 completed; product datasheets/technical literature meeting minimum RFQ specs.
- Procurement rules: PPPFA 80/20; price valid for 60 days; VAT-inclusive pricing; delivery lead time to be stated.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 11 September 2026 by 16:00; submit via email to scm3@tlabs.ac.za (RFQ must be emailed) (RFQ Empty Gelatin Capsules.pdf).
- Documents to submit: Pricing Schedule (page 6 of the RFQ), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, product datasheets, GMP/QA certificates, Site Master File, Quality Manual, Safety Data Sheet, TSE/GMO declarations, CSD Summary Report, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Registrations and pre-qualifications: CSD registration is compulsory; provide CSD Supplier Number and tax-compliance status.
- Delivery details and notes: Delivery address is iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Faure, 7131; lead time for delivery to be indicated; payment terms are 30 days from receipt of invoice; consider the 80/20 evaluation (price vs. BBEE).

## Description

Supply and delivery of Gelatin capsules to iThemba LABS, Cape Town

Supply and delivery of Gelatin capsules to iThemba LABS, Cape Town

Delivery Location: Old Faure Road - Faure - Western Cape - 7129

## Documents

- RFQ Empty Gelatin Capsules.pdf

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