Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure raw materials, specifically chemicals, for production purposes. The key item to be supplied is Tryptose Phosphate Broth (Dehydrate Powder), which will be used in laboratory and manufacturing processes.

Scope

The scope includes the procurement of 5kg units of Tryptose Phosphate Broth Dehydrate Powder, with specifications and quality requirements outlined in the technical documentation. The supplier must deliver the product within 5 days of receiving the purchase order, adhering to the specified packaging, labeling, and documentation standards.

Technical Requirements

• Product: Tryptose Phosphate Broth (TPB) - Dehydrate Powder
• Appearance: Tan, free-flowing powder
• Solubility: Soluble in distilled or deionised water upon slight heating
• pH (2% solution @ 25°C): 6.2 ± 0.2
• Total nitrogen (%w/w): 15.2
• Amino nitrogen (%w/w): 2.9
• Sodium chloride (%w/w): 1.0
• AN/TN (%w/w): 17-20.7
• Ash (%w/w): 4.4
• Moisture (%w/w): 3.0
• Growth media test: Packed cell volume, % 0.8
• Samples: 2 x 500g samples for growth promotion testing prior to approval
• Expiry/Retest date: Minimum of 1 year from date of delivery
• Packaging: 10-25kg airtight plastic containers with batch and expiry labels
• Documentation: Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, TSE-free certificate, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Additional: Supplier must send Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with quotation prior to delivery

Skills and Skills Requirements

• Ability to deliver within 5 days of receiving the purchase order
• Compliance with technical specifications and quality standards
• Provision of detailed product documentation, including COA and safety data sheets
• Experience in supplying laboratory-grade chemicals and raw materials for pharmaceutical or biological production
• Adherence to procurement procedures, including submission via the designated procurement portal
• Capability to provide samples for growth promotion testing and certification of product quality
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards related to chemical procurement and handling