# The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) invites interested Respondents, manufacturers, distributors and solution providers to submit information regarding Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Immunoassay Analytical Systems suitable for research applications

> This tender closed on 2026-09-18.

- **Reference:** SAMRC RFI 2601
- **Issuer:** [Medical Research Council of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/medical-research-council-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-09-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-18 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**SAMRC seeks information on Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Immunoassay Analytical Systems suitable for research applications, including HIV broadly neutralising antibody (bNAb) workflows.**  
Who should consider bidding: Respondents, manufacturers, distributors and solution providers with an ECL platform and the ability to supply, install, train and support in South Africa.

#### Requirements
- Complete RESPONDENT INFORMATION SCHEDULE (Part A and Part B) with full company details.
- Evidence of manufacturer authorisation, distribution rights or authority to supply and support proposed product in SA.
- Demonstrated South African presence or clear arrangements for local supply, installation, training, maintenance and support.
- References for comparable systems installed in the last five years.
- Local registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) number and VAT registration (where applicable).  
(Information reflected in the attached RFI ECL immunoassay platforms.pdf.)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 18/09/2026 at 11:00 (SAST). (RFI ECL immunoassay platforms.pdf)
- Submission method: Email responses to tenders@mrc.ac.za and kfwprocurement@mrc.ac.za.  
- Documents to submit: Completed Respondent Information Schedule, technical brochures/datasheets, indicative lead times, indicative budgetary pricing, details of local support, and relevant reference projects. (RFI ECL immunoassay platforms.pdf)
- Registrations: Provide CSD number and VAT details; confirm SA presence or proposed local support arrangements. (RFI ECL immunoassay platforms.pdf)
- Briefing session: Not specified in the attached RFI document.
- Where to obtain documents: The RFI materials are provided with the attached document; for queries, contact the above email addresses.

## Description

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) invites interested Respondents, manufacturers, distributors and solution providers to submit information regarding Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Immunoassay Analytical Systems suitable for research applications

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) invites interested Respondents, manufacturers, distributors and solution providers to submit information regarding Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Immunoassay Analytical Systems suitable for research applications

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFI ECL immunoassay platforms.pdf..pdf

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