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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1 Modderfontein Road - Sandringham - Johannesburg - 2192
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Dec 2025
The national health laboratory service is seeking a qualified courier provider to transport medical specimens along the ekurhuleni, tshwane, dr george mukhari and steve biko academic routes for a period of five years. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with relevant health and safety standards, possess appropriate vehicles and insurance, and deliver specimens within nhls turnaround time requirements.
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1 Modderfontein Road - Sandringham - Johannesburg - 2192
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RFB113_25-26_Bid Document.pdf
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 11:00
Venue
National Health Laboratory Service, 1 Modderfontein Rd, Sandringham
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14 Dec
2025
Tender Published
Tender was published
27 Jan
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
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27 Jan
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
National Health Laboratory ServiceThe NHLS is South Africa's national laboratory service, supporting public health diagnosis and research.
Contact Person
Malibongwe Blom
Phone
011-555-0580
The NHLS is South Africa's national laboratory service, supporting public health diagnosis and research.
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Important Dates
Source: RFB113_25-26_Bid Document.pdfClosing Date: 27 January 2026
Closing Time: 11:00 AM
Contact Information
Source: RFB113_25-26_Bid Document.pdfEmail: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB113_25-26_Bid Document.pdfReturnable Documents: (specific list not provided in extracted text). Ensure all mandatory documents are completed, signed and submitted as required; incomplete or unanswered mandatory items will lead to disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB113_25-26_Bid Document.pdfScope: Provide courier services for medical specimens across Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Dr George Mukhari and Steve Biko Academic routes for five years.
Deliverables: Collect specimens from clinics/hospitals, maintain cold chain, deliver to NHLS labs, supply collection materials, maintain real‑time tracking, provide daily logs and reports.
Standards: Must comply with SANS 10231, ISO 15190 and UN3373.
Vehicle Requirements: Panel van (1.62 m × 1.3 m × 1.07 m, 2.26 m³) or canopy van (1.8 m × 1.37 m × 1.2 m, 2.95 m³) with fully rubberised load deck; branded, road‑worthy, equipped with fire extinguisher and spill kit.
Equipment: 4G/5G LTE smartphone with GPS, barcode scanner, Android 10+, heavy‑duty folding hand trolley.
Service Levels: Meet NHLS turnaround time (TAT) standards, maintain specimen integrity, provide contingency plans for disruptions, ensure driver training in bio‑hazard handling and road safety.
Additional Requirements: Real‑time tracking system, contingency and backup plans, confidentiality and data protection compliance, record‑keeping of routes and deliveries.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB113_25-26_Bid Document.pdfMandatory compliance with SANS 10231, ISO 15190 and UN3373 standards.
Driver requirements: Valid driver’s licence, Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for Dangerous Goods Category D, and a valid training certificate/card for conveyance of dangerous goods.
Vehicle compliance: Roadworthy disc, operator card, fully stocked hazardous material spill kit, appropriate fire extinguisher, vehicle marking as per standards.
Insurance: Proof of Goods‑in‑Transit and Public Liability insurance covering the contract period.
Tracking: Verifiable vehicle tracking and tracing capability for at least three months.
Asset verification: Proof of ownership or active lease agreement for vehicles (not older than five years).
References: Three recent (≤3 months) contactable reference letters on client letterhead detailing client name, contact details, project duration, contract value and services provided.
All mandatory requirements must be fully substantiated; any non‑compliance results in disqualification.
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1 Modderfontein Road - Sandringham - Johannesburg - 2192
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