This tender invites qualified medical practitioners to join a panel of wellness specialists to provide occupational health medical testing services for umgungundlovu economic development agency (umeda) over a three-year period. The successful bidders will conduct periodic medicals, pension fund testing, and drug/substance testing for umeda employees. IT is aimed at doctors with an mbchb, an additional qualification in occupational health, and valid hpcsa registration.
Key Requirements
Must provide proof of MBCHB, additional Occupational Health qualification, and valid HPCSA registration for the lead healthcare professional.
Must submit at least 3 reference letters from clients for Occupational Health Medical Testing projects completed in the past 5 years, each with a minimum value of R150,000 and involving at least 10 individuals.
Must score at least 70 out of 100 points in the functionality evaluation (50 points for previous experience, 50 points for capacity and expertise).
Must complete and submit all mandatory schedules: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, Proof of Good Standing with Municipal Accounts, Authority for Signatory, and Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable).
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number.
Must submit proof of municipal account not in arrears for more than 90 days (30 days if tender price exceeds R10 million), with the statement not older than three months from the closing date.
Deadline: 11 August 2026 at 12h00. Deliver in a sealed envelope clearly marked with tender number and description to the tender box at UMEDA House, 1 Howick Road, Wembley, Pietermaritzburg.
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Important Dates
10 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
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11 Aug
2026
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Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Tender for appointment to a panel of wellness specialists (Occupational Health Medical Testing Practitioners) for uMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency (UMEDA) for a three-year period. This is a re-advertisement. The tender involves providing occupational health medical testing services.
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Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Purpose: To establish a panel of qualified wellness specialists (medical doctors, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, psychiatrists) to provide professional support services for employee well-being and Occupational Health Medical Testing.
Services target all UMEDA employees, including contract employees.
Services extend to Medical Evaluation referrals and Pension Fund Medical testing.
The service provider’s medical testing and consultation facility must be reasonably situated within the Pietermaritzburg area.
Important Dates
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date for submissions: 11 August 2026 at 12h00.
Advert date: 10 July 2026.
Written queries must be submitted at least two weeks before the closing date for a timely response.
Tender validity period: 90 days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
For technical information (SCM): Ms. Lethiwe Zondi, Department Finance (SCM).
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Submit your tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number (08/2026) and description.
Deliver to the tender box at UMEDA House, UMEDA Show Grounds, 1 Howick Road, Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Deadline: 11 August 2026 at 12h00. Late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be considered.
Tender documents must be properly bound.
All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided – do not retype them.
Required returnable documents include: Invitation to Bid (MBD 1), Declaration of Interest (MBD 4), Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1), Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices (MBD 8), Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9), Proof of Good Standing with Municipal Accounts, Authority for Signatory, Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), and Experience of Tenderer with reference letters.
Failure to submit any required documentation may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Eligibility (minimum requirements – must be met to proceed):
Company registration certificate with certified ID copies of directors.
Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number.
VAT Registration Certificate (if applicable).
Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or prohibited from doing business with the public sector.
No history of abusing SCM systems or failing previous contracts.
Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Municipal accounts not in arrears >90 days (or >30 days if tender price >R10m).
Joint-Venture Agreement if applicable.
Proof of Practitioner’s MBCHB, Occupational Health qualification, and HPCSA registration.
All mandatory schedules fully completed and signed.
Functionality evaluation (scored out of 100, minimum 70 points to be responsive):
Previous Experience (50 points): Based on number of relevant projects (min 3 references, each min R150k and 10 individuals, within 5 years). 3+ projects = 50 pts, 2 = 30, 1 = 15, 0 = 0.
Capacity and Expertise (50 points): Based on years of experience of lead healthcare professional. 7-10+ years = 50, 3-7 = 40, 1-3 = 10.
Locality: Office in uMgungundlovu District = 10 points; KZN outside district = 5 points; outside KZN = 3 points.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Appointment to a panel of wellness specialists (medical doctors, clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, psychiatrists) to provide Occupational Health Medical Testing services for UMEDA employees (including contract employees) for three years.
Pension Fund Medical testing as per Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Fund requirements.
Medical Evaluation referrals and drug/substance testing.
The service provider’s medical testing and consultation facility must be reasonably situated within the Pietermaritzburg area.
The identified lead healthcare professional must possess:
Proof of Qualification (MBCHB).
Additional qualification in Occupational Health.
Valid HPCSA registration certificate.
Experience requirement: Minimum of 3 written references from clients/organizations for Occupational Health Medical Testing Services within the past 5 years, each project involving a minimum of 10 individuals and a minimum value of R150,000.
References must be on organization letterhead, include contact person, nature of service, contract amount, dates, and be signed and dated.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Experience requirement: Minimum of 3 written references from clients/organizations for Occupational Health Medical Testing Services within the past 5 years, each project involving a minimum of 10 individuals and a minimum value of R150,000.
References must be on organization letterhead, include contact person, nature of service, contract amount, dates, and be signed and dated.
Functionality scoring for experience:
Excellent (50 points): 3 or more projects.
Good (30 points): 2 projects.
Acceptable (15 points): 1 project.
Non-responsive (0 points): No projects.
Capacity and Expertise scoring based on years of experience of the lead healthcare professional:
Excellent (50 points): 7-10+ years.
Good (40 points): 3-7 years.
Poor (10 points): 1-3 years.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Bidders must provide a total bid price on the Invitation to Bid (MBD 1) form.
Price is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price).
Proof of good standing with municipal accounts: not in arrears for more than 90 days (30 days if tender price exceeds R10 million). Submit the latest municipal account or a lease agreement with tax invoice/statement. Statements must not be older than three months from the closing date.
Joint ventures/consortiums must submit bank ratings and letters of good standing from financial institutions for all parties.
No specific pricing format, bonds, or payment terms are detailed in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submit a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number.
Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Company registration certificate with certified ID copies of directors.
VAT Registration Certificate (if applicable).
Declaration that the bidder/directors are not listed on the National Treasury’s database of restricted suppliers, the Register for Tender Defaulters, or have been convicted for fraud/corruption in the past five years.
Proof of good standing with municipal accounts (as per financial requirements).
For joint ventures/consortiums, all parties must submit separate compliance documents.
The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (MBD7).
Tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any Special Conditions of Contract.
The agency’s procurement policy applies; the agency does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves the right to accept the whole or part.
Tenders are valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Bidders must complete and submit mandatory declarations and certificates (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9, etc.).
For joint ventures/consortiums, a joint venture agreement and additional documentation (tax certificates, B-BBEE certificate, bank ratings, etc.) are required.
Health & Safety
Source: Tender 08 - 2026 - PANEL OF WELLNESS SPECIALISTS FOR UMEDA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
The identified lead healthcare professional must provide proof of qualification (MBCHB) and an additional qualification in Occupational Health.
A valid registration certificate from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is required.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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