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Responsible for national health policy and supporting provincial health systems, the Department of Health procures pharmaceutical products, medical equipment, ICT health systems, and professional services. Tenders SA's AI Discovery surfaces healthcare RFQs aligned with your pharmaceutical, medical device, or health ICT expertise, while compliance gap analysis validates your SAHPRA registrations, quality certifications, and B‑BBEE documentation. Historical award data, competitor tracking, and exportable reports help you bid effectively in this vital national department.
The department requires a preventative maintenance, service and repair contract for specialised kannegiesser washing equipment at lentegeur central laundry in mitchell's plain, western cape, for a five-year period. A knowledgeable service provider must be permanently stationed on site during the laundry's normal working hours (08:00 to 16:00, monday to friday and public holidays from 06:30 to 16:00), with a replacement on site whenever the permanent provider is absent. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the compulsory site meeting on 24 november 2026 at 10:00; failure to attend invalidates the bid.
Submission method - sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at the main entrance of the department of health, supply chain management offices (m9 building), on the premises of karl bremer hospital, c/o mike pienaar boulevard & frans conradie avenue, bellville. - The bid box is generally open from 07:00 to 16:00, monday to friday. - Envelope must show the bidder's name and address, the bid number and the closing date. - Courier deliveries must be signed off by the responsible official or placed in the bid box by the courier's representative. - The envelope must contain NO documents relating to any other bid. Submission format - use the official, original, signed forms; retyped forms are not accepted. - Failure to complete and sign bidding documents, certificates, questionnaires and specification forms may invalidate the bid. Returnable documents - wcbd1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Wcbd 3.2 (Pricing schedule): priced schedule for the five-year contract. - Wcbd 6.1 (B-bbee claim): claims preference points under both the 80/20 and 90/10 systems. - Wcbd4: attached declaration form. - Wcbd7.1 (Contract form): completed and signed by the successful bidder on award. - Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution. - SARS tax compliance status pin or printed tcs certificate. - Csd registration confirmation. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes and qses) to qualify for preference points. Disqualification risks - late bids are not accepted and may be returned unopened. - Bids not on the official forms, or unsigned, may be invalidated. - Failure to attend the compulsory site meeting invalidates the bid. - Bidders not registered on the csd at closing, or with suspended registration, are non-compliant.
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The department requires the supply and delivery of medical forensic products — including dissection and autopsy instruments — to all institutions under its control in the western cape. The contract runs from the closing date until 30 november 2028. Bidders must submit a supplementary pricing schedule quoting a year 1 and a year 2 price in south african rand including VAT for every item listed, with bid validity of 120 days from closing.
Submission method: hard copy in the bid box, plus a USB flash drive containing the completed bid document and the pricing schedule in ms excel format. Bid box location: department of health bid box, main entrance of the supply chain management offices (m9 building), karl bremer hospital, corner of mike pienaar boulevard and frans conradie avenue, bellville. Bid box access: mondays to fridays, 07:30 to 16:00 (excluding public holidays). Hard copy: all pages of the bid document, all annexures and all supplementary information must be included. Electronic copy: the USB must contain the completed bid document and a separate folder with the pricing schedule in ms excel. Precedence: if the electronic and hard copies differ, the hard copy prevails. Late bids: not accepted. Bids by telegram, telex, fax or email: not accepted. Envelope marking: sealed envelope showing the bidder's name and address, the bid number and the closing date; NO documents for any other bid may be enclosed. Completion: black ink or electronic, but all signatures must be original handwritten black pen; english only; NO retyping or redrafting of the bid documents; NO alterations, erasures, omissions or additions except where requested. Returnable documents: - wcbd 1 (the bid): signed offer, with proof of authority to sign (e.g. Company resolution) and proof of south african representative status if applicable. - Wcbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule, including specifications): completed prices and the item questionnaire. - Wcbd 3.2 (Non-firm prices / rate of exchange): only where prices are not firm. - Wcbd 4 (declaration of interests, bidder's past SCM practices and independent bid determination): discloses interests and certifies independent pricing. - Wcbd 5 (national industrial participation programme): completed where applicable. - Wcbd 6.1 (Preference point claim form): claims b-bbee points, supported by a sanas-accredited b-bbee certificate or a sworn affidavit confirming annual total revenue and black ownership. - Wcbd 7.1 (Contract form – purchase of goods): signed by the successful bidder on award. - Tax compliance: SARS tax compliance status pin or csd number. - Csd registration confirmation. - Manufacturer supply agreement or distribution letter (if not the manufacturer). - Iso 13485:2016 certificate for each manufacturer. - Sahpra licence as manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler of medical devices and ivds. - Latex-free letters or declarations for each item specified as latex-free. - Samples: 3–5 per item, each labelled with bid number, company name and address, item number and product code, with a separate evaluation report form (sections a–c) attached to each sample. - Written proof of sample delivery to department of health and wellness head office, listing items, quantities and signatures of deliverer and receiver. Disqualification risks: - late submission. - Omission of any mandatory document or unsigned form. - Failure to submit a sahpra licence. - Failure to submit samples or late samples. - Samples without the required evaluation form or with mismatched labelling. - Failure to provide a manufacturer supply agreement or distribution letter. - Failure to provide iso 13485:2016 certificates. - Failure to provide latex-free declarations where required. - Submission by email, fax or telegram.
Groote schuur hospital seeks a supplier for the supply and delivery of non-perishable food items to its main kitchen and provision stores over a two-year period. This open tender is suitable for food and beverage suppliers and catering service providers. A compulsory briefing session will be held at the kleinschuur exhibition area, e floor, new main building, groote schuur hospital, observatory.
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The western cape department of health and wellness requires a qualified optometrist to provide paediatric optometric services and optometric consumables at red cross war memorial children's hospital for three years. The service includes two four-hour sessions per week on hospital premises (provided free of charge), with the supplier responsible for supplying spectacles, contact lenses, cleaning solutions, and ocular prostheses. Bidders must hold current hpcsa and sahpra registrations, be csd-registered, and submit one sample of each item for clinical evaluation. The contract is awarded under the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with price and b-bbee points determining the final selection.
Submission method: physical deposit in the official bid box. - Bid box location: the foyer, administrative building, red cross war memorial children's hospital, corner milner road and klipfontein road, rondebosch, 7700. - Bid box accessible monday to friday, 07h30 to 15h30, excluding public holidays. - Bids must be deposited in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number (RCCH09/2026), bid description, closing date (30 november 2026), closing time (11:00), and the bidder's name and address. - Only original, signed official forms are accepted; re-typed forms are not permitted. - Envelope must not contain documents for any other bid. - Late bids will not be accepted for consideration, regardless of cause. - NO faxed, emailed, or electronic submissions will be accepted. - Bids must remain valid for 120 calendar days from the closing date. - Each page of the bid must be consecutively numbered in the top right-hand corner. - A cover page and full table of contents must be included. - A written declaration must accompany the submission confirming IT is a true and complete copy of the original. - Bidders must sign each page of the bid to evidence that the terms of reference are noted and agreed to. - Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed where applicable): - wcbd 1 (the bid): complete and sign part a and part b; failure results in disqualification. - Wcbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – specification/schedule of offers): firm prices only; must be completed and signed. - Wcbd 4 (declaration of interest): disclose any director/shareholder employed by the state or connected to the department. - Wcbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claim b-bbee points; must be completed and signed. - OHS act section 37(2) agreement: must be completed and signed; non-submission renders the bid non-responsive. - B-bbee certificate (valid original or certified copy) or sworn affidavit for qualifying small enterprises. - Proof of csd registration (maaa number and csd report). - Proof of authority to sign (e.g., Company resolution). - All pages of the bid terms of reference (tor). - Samples: one sample of each item offered must be provided for clinical evaluation, attached with a completed evaluation report form. - Disqualification risks: - any returnable form omitted, incomplete, or unsigned. - Failure to provide compliant samples or late sample delivery. - Non-compliance with submission format, labeling, packaging, or delivery requirements. - Incomplete, ambiguous, or incorrect compliance responses.
The western cape department of health and wellness requires the supply and delivery of human allograft tissues, including musculoskeletal, tendon, cardiovascular and ocular products, to all institutions under its control for a three-year period. Bidders must submit a sealed hard copy in the bid box and a USB soft copy with the pricing schedule in ms excel in a separate folder by 04 december 2026 at 11:00, with the hard copy prevailing if the copies differ. Evaluation runs in three phases: mandatory compliance, product and clinical acceptability, then price and b-bbee points under the 80/20 system. A valid sahpra licence, csd registration, and a manufacturer's supply agreement or distribution letter where applicable are mandatory, and failure to submit any invalidates the bid.
Closing deadline — bids close on 04 december 2026 at 11:00; deposit a sealed hard copy in the bid box at the foyer of the main entrance, western cape government building, m9 building (karl bremer hospital premises), cnr mike pienaar bvd and frans conradie avenue, bellville, and add a USB soft copy with the pricing schedule in ms excel in a separate folder; late bids are not accepted. Mandatory forms — wcbd 1, wcbd 3.1, Wcbd 4, wcbd 5 and wcbd 6.1 Must be completed, signed and submitted; omitted, unsigned or duplicated pages and unauthorised alterations invalidate the bid. Sahpra licence — a valid sahpra licence as manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler of medical devices and ivds is required; proof of application is not accepted and failure to submit invalidates the bid. Csd registration — bidders must be registered on the central supplier database at bid closing; if tax compliance cannot be verified, seven working days are allowed to confirm tax compliance. Manufacturer's supply agreement — if the bidder is not the manufacturer, written proof from the manufacturer with NO objection and continued supply is required; failure to submit invalidates the offer. Product evidence at closure — illustrative brochures of each product offered, confirmation of accreditation, tissue bank and location, processing details, local or imported status, and national health act compliance must be submitted by 04 december 2026 at 11:00. Evaluation and b-bbee — the 80/20 preferential procurement system applies across three phases, and a b-bbee status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit must accompany wcbd 6.1 To claim preference points.
The western cape department of health requires the supply, installation and comprehensive maintenance of two phacoemulsification machines for anterior cataract removal at groote schuur hospital, including all consumables, over a three-year period. The contract covers placement of the equipment, ongoing supply of consumables, and a fully comprehensive maintenance service. Bids must be submitted by 11 november 2026 at 09:00. The most critical consideration for bidders is the ability to provide a complete turnkey solution including equipment, consumables and maintenance for the full contract term.
Closing date and time: 11 november 2026 at 09:00 (submission method and address not specified in available information) contract duration: 3 years scope: supply and placement of 2 phacoemulsification machines, all consumables, and fully comprehensive maintenance for groote schuur hospital NO mandatory briefing or site visit indicated in available information NO specific eligibility thresholds (CIDB, b-bbee, local content) stated in available information evaluation criteria and pricing format not specified in available information contact details for enquiries not provided in available information
This tender is a supplementary bid for the supply and delivery of comfort packs to district and sub-structure offices under the western cape government health and wellness. The contract period ends on 30 september 2028. Suppliers in the medical supplies sector should apply, with the closing date for submissions being 20 november 2026.
Returnable documents: NO representative samples will be accepted for evaluation purposes. Please provide a sample for each item/sub
This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of diagnostic kits to all institutions under the control of the department of health, western cape government health and wellness. The contract will be for a three-year period. Bidders must be able to supply medical diagnostic kits to multiple institutions across the western cape.
Returnable documents: NO representative samples will be accepted for evaluation purposes. Please provide a sample for each item/sub
The western cape department of health and wellness requires the placement of one (1) cataract machine for a two (2) year period at red cross war memorial children's hospital in rondebosch. The machine must support paediatric cataract surgery (anterior segment and anterior vitreous) for patients aged 6 weeks to 13 years, including complex cases. The successful bidder will supply, install, maintain, and train hospital staff, with the machine remaining the supplier's property and removed at contract end. Bidders must hold a valid sahpra or mcc certificate and be registered on the csd; the bid is evaluated under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
Submission method: physical delivery only. NO faxed, emailed, or electronic submissions accepted. - Deliver to: red cross war memorial children's hospital, supply chain management, room 1c, administration building, klipfontein road, rondebosch, 7700, or deposit in the bid box in the foyer of the administration building, main entrance, klipfontein road, rondebosch, 7700. - Bid box accessible monday to friday 07h30–15h30, excluding public holidays. - Sealed envelope marked with: bid number RCCH17/2025, description, closing date 13 november 2026, closing time 11:00, and bidder name. - Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. Only original, signed documents considered. - Each page of the bid, including attachments, numbered consecutively in the top right-hand corner. - Bid must remain valid for at least 120 calendar days from closing date. - Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be accepted. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and submitted): - wcbd 1 (the bid): parts a and b; failure to complete and sign both disqualifies. - General conditions for completing and submitting bid documents: formal compliance response required. - Section a – evaluation criteria. - Note to bidders. - General conditions of contract. - Occupational health and safety agreement (OHS act section 37(2)): failure to submit duly completed and signed renders bid non-responsive. - Wcbd 3.1 – Specification/schedule of offers. - Wcbd 4 – declaration of interest. - Wcbd 6.1 – Form to claim b-bbee points. - Sworn affidavit – b-bbee qualifying small enterprise (if applicable). - B-bbee certificate (valid original or certified copy). - All pages of the bid terms of reference (tor). - Proof of authority to sign (e.g., Company resolution). Disqualification risks: - any returnable form omitted, incomplete, or unsigned. - Non-compliance with submission format, labeling, packaging, or delivery requirements. - Responses marked "noted" are treated as "comply"; incomplete or ambiguous responses may lead to exclusion.
Groote schuur hospital is seeking a supplier for the supply and delivery of disposable pre-filled humidifier sterile water bottles over a three-year period. The tender is open to suppliers in the medical supplies industry. NO briefing session is scheduled.
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This tender invites bids for the collection, recycling, or disposal of e-waste for all institutions and western cape health and wellness facilities over a five-year period. The tender is an open request for bid (RFB) and is open to all eligible service providers in the waste management sector. NO briefing session is scheduled, and the closing date is 27 november 2026.
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Groote schuur hospital seeks a supplier for the supply and delivery of rigid gas permeable, soft and scleral contact lenses, including plungers, various fitting sets (scleral, multicon, asticon, keratocon and maxicon oblique) and multipurpose solutions 100/120ml for the eye clinic in the outpatients department over a three-year period. This open tender is suitable for medical device suppliers and healthcare product providers in the western cape. NO briefing session is required.
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This tender invites bids from qualified healthcare providers to deliver radiation oncology services to select patients in the george drainage area over a three-year period. A compulsory briefing session will be held via ms teams, and interested bidders must attend. The tender is open to service providers with relevant oncology expertise and capacity.
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Supply of heat energy as saturated process steam, together with the operation and maintenance of the boiler houses, at tygerberg hospital, lentegeur hospital and the western cape college of nursing over a three-year contract period. The contractor runs the boiler houses, supplies all fuel (coal, oil and lpg), water-treatment chemicals and consumables, and keeps steam supply uninterrupted at the levels each site requires, including 24/7 steam at tygerberg and the college of nursing. Bids are priced per tonne of steam delivered and are scored on the 90:10 preference system after a functionality assessment. The compulsory site briefing on 22 october 2026 at 10:00 is the first gate: attendance is recorded and a bidder who does not attend cannot proceed.
Submission method: deposit in bid box at foyer of main entrance, 4 dorp street, western cape government building (adjacent to cape high court), junction of dorp and keerom streets, cape town. Bid box open 07:30–16:00, monday to friday. Bids must be in a sealed envelope with bidder name, address, bid number, and closing date. Use only official forms; do not re-type. Only original signed documents accepted. Bids must be in a d-ring file or ring binder with file dividers. Late bids will not be accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - wcbd1 (invitation to bid): full particulars of bidding entity. - Wcbd3.1 (Price schedule): fully completed pricing. - WCBD3.3/2 (price adjustments): price adjustment schedule. - Wcbd4 (declaration of interest): discloses connections to state. - Wcbd6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points. - Proof of csd registration. - Valid b-bbee verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes/qses). - Letter of good standing from department of labour (compensation commissioner). - Comprehensive company profile with references. - Cvs of staff. - Proof of office/workshop within 50 km of tygerberg hospital. - Company registration certificate from cipc. - Joint venture agreement (if applicable). - OHS agreement. - Letter authorising signatory to submit bid. Failure to submit any mandatory document may render bid non-responsive.
This tender invites bids for the rental and provision of a service that includes the use of a hybrid optical and electromagnetic neuronavigation system, along with the supply and delivery of consumables for groote schuur hospital over a 3-year period. The tender is an open request for bid (RFB) in the western cape, under the medical supplies category. Interested suppliers should be capable of providing the specified medical equipment and consumables, and must submit their bids before the closing date of 26 november 2026.
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This tender is a supplementary bid for the supply and delivery of comfort packs to district and sub-structure offices under the western cape government health and wellness. The contract period ends on 30 september 2028. Suppliers in the medical supplies category should apply, with NO briefing session scheduled.
Returnable documents: NO representative samples will be accepted for evaluation purposes. Please provide a sample for each item/sub
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