Ion Chromatography (HPIC) Platform and Services

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has published a Request for Information (RFI), reference SAMRC RFI 26/03, to gather market intelligence on a High-Performance Ion Chromatography (HPIC) platform and associated services. An RFI is a preliminary, non-binding exercise used to understand what suppliers can offer, current pricing and technology options, and the practical considerations involved before the SAMRC defines formal requirements. Responding to an RFI does not guarantee participation in any subsequent tender or award. HPIC is an analytical technique used to separate and quantify ionic species such as anions and cations in liquid samples, and is commonly applied in research laboratories for environmental, water, biomedical, and pharmaceutical analysis.

The publicly available listing does not include the RFI's technical content. The supporting document ("RFI SPEC.pdf") was listed but its contents could not be extracted, so the specific technical requirements, quantities, performance parameters, installation and training expectations, consumables, maintenance and service-level requirements, and any preferred configurations are unconfirmed. Interested suppliers should download the specification document from eTenders to determine the exact scope. The listing also shows a status of 'draft', which may indicate the notice is not yet in its final published form, so the SAMRC's eTenders listing should be checked for updates before responding.

The RFI is relevant to suppliers of analytical instruments, laboratory equipment and chromatography systems, as well as service providers able to support installation, calibration, validation, maintenance and training. Responses are likely to help the SAMRC assess the value of different platforms and service models, which may benefit the Council's research capacity in the longer term. Interested parties should note the closing date of 10 November 2026, prepare any clarification questions in advance, and confirm whether the SAMRC's procurement contact has been provided in the full RFI documentation.