Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Training on a Brand-new Automated Microbial Identification System for Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory

DARD 11/2025

2025-10-14 11:00

Tender Closed on: 2025-10-28 11:00

Laboratory, Sampling and Analytical Equipment, Reagents and Consumables, Supply and Installation of Machinery and Equipment

Cedara, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Kwazulu Natal - Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

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Tender Number: DARD 11/2025
Department: Kwazulu Natal - Department of Agriculture and Rural Develeopment
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 1 Cedara road - Howick - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Special Conditions: None
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Dladla Nompumelelo
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 033-355-9369
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 - 11:00
Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a new Automated Microbial Identification System for the Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory. The system aims to enhance diagnostic capacity, improve turnaround times, and uphold high standards of quality assurance in bacteriology testing, aligning with national and international guidelines.

Scope

The scope includes the supply, delivery, installation, and training on a brand-new automated microbial identification system specifically for the Bacteriology Laboratory at Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory. The system must be capable of detecting and identifying both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including mycoplasma and anaerobes, and should integrate with existing laboratory workflows and data management systems.

Technical Requirements

  • System Capabilities:
    • Automated plate reading and interpretation with validated algorithms for MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) interpretation based on CLSI or EUCAST standards.
    • Compatibility with panels for testing gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasma, and anaerobes.
    • High throughput processing with minimal operator intervention.
    • Connectivity features including audit trail and electronic data storage.
    • Built-in quality control for sample and reagent traceability.
  • System Components:
    • Automated incubation, reading, and analysis for AST and identification.
    • Integrated software with customizable testing parameters and reporting formats.
  • Delivery & Installation:
    • Supplied and installed by qualified service engineers.
    • Provision of extended warranty and maintenance/service contracts.
  • Guarantee & Warranty:
    • Guarantee period of 1 year from commissioning.
    • Warranty covering maintenance and repairs for at least 36 months, with response times within 8 hours.
  • Training & Support:
    • Training provided by the manufacturer or authorized agent.
    • Ongoing technical support and maintenance services.

Skills Requirements

  • Qualified technical personnel with expertise in microbiology and laboratory automation systems.
  • Service engineers capable of installation, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment.
  • Training staff to operate and interpret results from the system effectively.
  • Technical support team with the capacity to provide prompt repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in implementing similar automated microbiology systems in veterinary or clinical laboratories.
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