Request For Specialised Courier Services For Wastewater And Environmental Surviellance Samples For A Period Of Two (2) Years At Nicd Sandringham

RFQ 1935893/25-26

2026-02-11 10:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-02-18 11:00

National Health Laboratory Service

Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearing, Postal and courier activities

Gauteng, Johannesburg

National Health Laboratory Service

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Tender Number: RFQ 1935893/25-26

Tender Title: REQUEST FOR SPECIALISED COURIER SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SURVIELLANCE SAMPLES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS AT NICD SANDRINGHAM.

Closing Date: 2026-02-18 11:00

Briefing Date: Compulsory Briefing Session: 11 FEBRUARY 2026 @10:00AM
Contact: [email protected]

Required Documents: Required documents:
1.tax clearance certification
2.declaration of interest
3.CSD form (Full report)
4.BBBEE certification
would you please send a sealed quotation with the reference number on the envelope in the Quote box NO.1 MODDERFONTEIN ROAD, SANDRINGHAM at NICD STORES QUOTATION BOX 18 FEBRUARY 2025
Please take note that late submissions will NOT be accepted


Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure specialised courier services for the transportation of wastewater and environmental surveillance samples to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) Sandringham for a period of two years. The services aim to ensure timely, secure, and temperature-controlled transportation of samples critical for pathogen surveillance, including polioviruses and SARS-CoV-2, to support public health monitoring and research activities.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

  • Provision of courier services for wastewater and environmental samples from specified collection sites across South Africa to NICD Sandringham.
  • Sample collection from designated sites such as wastewater treatment plants and other specified locations.
  • Transportation of samples under strict temperature conditions (+2°C to +8°C) for up to 72 hours.
  • Timely delivery to support ongoing surveillance activities for pathogens like polioviruses and SARS-CoV-2.
  • Duration of service: Two years.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Mandatory compliance with temperature control between +2°C and +8°C during transit.
  • Ability to handle a specified number of shipments per month from various collection points.
  • Provision of proof of brochure/specification demonstrating the courier's capability to maintain sample integrity.
  • Timely collection and delivery of samples to NICD, with adherence to the schedule.
  • Availability of a dedicated contact person for coordination and updates.
  • Compliance with all relevant health, safety, and transportation regulations.

Skills and Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate:

  • Experience in handling and transporting biological samples, especially infectious or sensitive materials.
  • Technical capability to maintain cold chain conditions for extended periods.
  • Capacity to manage multiple shipments reliably and within specified timeframes.
  • Qualified personnel trained in sample handling, transportation protocols, and emergency procedures.
  • Proficiency in documentation, tracking, and reporting of courier activities.
  • Compliance with health and safety standards relevant to biological sample transportation.
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