National Health Laboratory Service - Agency Bids & RFPs

This tender is for the outright purchase of an office building for the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) in the Eastern Cape. Bidders must submit their proposals by 08 May 2026, 11:00 AM. Late submissions will not be accepted. All questions regarding the tender must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by 20 April 2026. The bid documents must be clearly marked with the bid number **** and the bidder's name. Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the NHLS Procurement Tender Office. The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other special conditions. Bidders are required to submit a valid tax clearance certificate or tax compliance status letter, CSD registration report, and BBBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit. A non-compulsory briefing session will not be held. Late coming will not be accepted. Bidders must ensure that bids are delivered in time to the correct address. If the bid is late, it shall not be accepted for consideration. All bids must be submitted on the official forms. No changes on the content of this document are allowed. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form SBD7. 2. Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations. Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS. Bidders may also submit a printed TCS certificate together with the bid. In bids where consortia, joint ventures, or subcontractors are involved, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. Where no TCS PIN is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number must be provided. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state. Failure to provide or comply with any of the above particulars may render the bid invalid. The bid will be evaluated based on administrative compliance, technical functionality, and price/specific goals. A site visit will be conducted to verify if the buildings meet the tender specifications. Bidders who are shortlisted for price evaluation will be contacted for a site visit, and the outcome may lead to disqualification. The evaluation will be based on the 80/20 or 90/10 PPPFA principle. The property must be zoned as commercial/business space by the local municipality and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Specific requirements for the building include size, number of offices, ablution facilities, parking bays, and infrastructure such as HVAC, lighting, and electrical compliance. A backup generator is required. The building must be wheelchair friendly. The Eastern Cape Regional Office should be in East London within a 10km radius of Frere Hospital, and the Eastern Cape Business Unit Complex should be in Mthatha within a 10km radius of Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital. Bidders must submit a pricing schedule with firm prices, inclusive of all applicable taxes. The offer must be valid for 180 days from the closing date.