SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF A HIGH PURITY GERMANIUM DETECTOR FOR THE NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT AT ITHEMBA LABS, CAPE TOWNClosed

Overview

Supply, delivery, installation and service of a High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector and associated software for the Nuclear Medicine Department at iThemba LABS, Cape Town. Bidders must be authorised HPGe detector/software suppliers or distributors; components must be compatible with the Apex Gamma software (or quote for all software needs if not compatible). The package includes detector hardware, cryostat, digital signal analyser, software, desktop computer, printer, calibration sources, 12-month warranty and a 5-year service/qualification plan including on-site support and annual software license renewal.

Requirements

• Datasheets for the HPGe detector, cryo-cycle, digital analyser and software meeting the specs; proof of authorised distributor or exclusive supplier from the manufacturer; at least one client reference; certificates from the installer/trainer’s manufacturer.
• Evidence of eligibility to supply HPGe detector and software (authorised distributor letter from the manufacturer).
• Compliance with equipment/software specifications (as per the bid) and compatibility with the Apex Gamma system (or full quotation for software requirements to ensure integration).
• Returnable documents in SBD format: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; pricing in SBD 3.2; CSD registration/Master Supplier Number.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 4 August 2026 at 11:00. Submissions via the e-Tenders platform; hard copies to the NRF/iThemba LABS tender box (Old Faure Road, Faure). Faxed or emailed bids are not accepted. (Bid Doc HPGE Detector with Software final.pdf)
• Submissions must be in two envelopes: Envelope 1 (Technical: Part A – Bid Forms/Compliance; Part B – Technical Response) and Envelope 2 (Pricing). Pricing must be in a separate envelope; do not include price in the technical envelope.
• Documents to complete/submit: Procurement Invitation (SBD 1), Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4), Preference Points (SBD 6.1), pricing (SBD 3.2). Include CSD Master Registration Number and manufacturer proof as above. (Bid Doc HPGE Detector with Software final.pdf)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Central Supplier Database registration and tax status verification.
• Briefing: Details not specified in the excerpt; check the bid documents for any mandatory briefing or site-visit requirements. (Bid Doc HPGE Detector with Software final.pdf)

Notes: The contract is five years from commissioning; payment terms are 30 days after receipt of an eligible invoice, with advance payment security only if upfront deposits exceed R1 million. Warranty is 12 months, with 5 years of on-site calibration/support and annual software-license renewal. (Bid Doc HPGE Detector with Software final.pdf)