Supply and Delivery of Upstream Cell Culture Hardware for Multiple Beneficiaries Under the Dsti/kfw/samrc Support of Development and Production of Vaccines in South Africa Project

SAMRC/KfW-UCCH 2025/14

2026-01-27 14:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-02-27 11:00

Laboratory, Sampling and Analytical Equipment, Reagents and Consumables

Cape Town, Parow, Western Cape

Medical Research Council of South Africa

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Tender Number: SAMRC/KfW-UCCH 2025/14
Department: Medical Research Council of South Africa
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Western Cape
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: South African Medical Research Council Cape Town - Parow - Cape Town - 7505
Special Conditions: It is compulsory that bidders obtain bid documents, available for downloading on the SAMRC website (https://tenderportal.samrc.ac.za/Tenders ). This is a two (2) envelope bid submission, which can only be submitted in two ways (1) online though the SAMRC submission portal and (2) in hard copy in the Tender box.
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Sumaya Behardien
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 021-938-0911
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time: Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 14:00
Briefing Venue: Email: [email protected] for briefing session link

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure and supply upstream cell culture hardware to support multiple beneficiaries involved in vaccine research, development, and production within the framework of the DSTI/KfW/SAMRC project. The hardware aims to strengthen vaccine research infrastructure, facilitate pre-clinical testing, pilot-scale production, and regulatory processes in South Africa.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes the supply and delivery of upstream cell culture hardware to multiple project beneficiaries. The procurement process involves the preparation of technical and financial proposals, adherence to public sector procurement frameworks, and compliance with the specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation. The successful supplier will provide the hardware as specified, ensuring timely delivery and installation for the project beneficiaries.

Technical Requirements

  • Supply of upstream cell culture hardware suitable for vaccine research and production.
  • Hardware must meet the specifications outlined in the tender documents (not detailed here but to be adhered to by bidders).
  • Equipment should be compatible with existing infrastructure and capable of supporting multiple beneficiaries.
  • Delivery, installation, and commissioning of the hardware at designated project sites.
  • Provision of necessary documentation, manuals, and training support for operation and maintenance.

Skills Requirements

  • Proven experience and technical competence in supplying laboratory and cell culture hardware.
  • Ability to deliver and install specialized equipment in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of vaccine research and production processes is advantageous.
  • Capacity to provide technical support, training, and after-sales service.
  • Compliance with procurement standards and regulations as specified by the SAMRC and KfW guidelines.
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