Supply of an imaging system for nucleic acid and protein gels and Western blots for UCT's Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research, funded under the DSTI/KfW/SAMRC vaccine development project. Bidders must be CSD-registered, tax compliant, and provide a quotation with technical specifications, warranty, and after-sales support.
The Medical Research Council of South Africa (SAMRC), on behalf of the University of Cape Town (UCT), has issued a request for quotation for the provision of an imaging system for nucleic acid and protein gels and Western blots. The equipment is required for the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research within UCT's Department of Chemical Engineering and forms part of the DSTI/KfW/SAMRC Support of Development and Production of Vaccines in South Africa Project. The imaging system will be used for visualising and documenting electrophoresis gels and blotting membranes, supporting laboratory research in bioprocess engineering and vaccine development.
The tender is classified under architectural and engineering activities and technical testing and analysis, reflecting its scientific instrumentation focus. Quotations are submitted online through the National Treasury eTenders / Supplier Portal, and only submissions containing the requested information will be considered. Required documentation includes a valid National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, a tax compliance status, a signed Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), a Preference Points Claim form (SBD 6.1) where applicable, a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, a CIDB certificate if applicable, a COID letter of good standing, and a signed POPIA consent form. Bidders are also required to provide proof of manufacturer or distributor authorisation where they are not the original equipment manufacturer.
Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference points system for requirements up to R50 million, with points allocated for price and specific goals such as B-BBEE status level, Black-owned and Black women-owned enterprises, and EME/QSE status. Functionality criteria include company profile, years of experience in supply and delivery of comparable items, organogram, accreditations such as SANAS or ISO, project methodology, and at least three client references. Suppliers should note the closing date of 13 November 2026 and that briefing and clarification deadlines apply.
Suppliers and distributors of scientific laboratory instruments, particularly gel documentation and molecular imaging systems, who can supply and support equipment in South Africa. Authorised local distributors of international manufacturers are well placed to bid, provided they hold the necessary manufacturer authorisation, CSD registration, tax compliance, and relevant B-BBEE credentials. Companies with experience supplying academic or government research institutions will be favourably positioned.
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