Latest South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments Tenders
27 live tenders, updated daily.
Tender Impulse lists 27 live Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders in South Africa, updated every day. Of these, 10 appeared in the past week. Buyers publishing the most of these tenders at the moment include GENERATION, ESKOM and DISTRIBUTION. Many of these tenders are classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38000000), Checking and testing apparatus (38500000) and Metering instruments (38410000). 8 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Laboratory and scientific instrument tenders in South Africa
Universities, research institutes, hospitals and testing laboratories buy analytical instruments, microscopes, measuring and testing equipment, laboratory consumables and calibration services. Laboratory, optical and precision equipment is classified under CPV division 38.
Instrument tenders are highly technical and sometimes written around a particular specification, so the full documents are worth reading early. Subscribers can request and translate them, and see which suppliers won recent laboratory contracts in South Africa.
Selling Laboratory & Scientific Instruments to government in South Africa
South African government bids are advertised on the National Treasury's eTender Publication Portal, while municipalities and state-owned entities also publish on their own sites. Suppliers generally need to be on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and preferential procurement rules give weight to B-BBEE status when bids are scored.
16136656SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL TESTING EQUIPMENT AT KENDAL POWER STATIONCountry: South AfricaDeadline27 Nov 202616109191SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRONIC PERSONAL DOSIMETERS AND SOFTWARE FOR THE NATIONAL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY (VAALPUTS)Country: South AfricaDeadline04 Nov 202616100401DESCRIPTION SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR SYSTEM AND X-RAY LUGGAGE DETECTOR MACHINE.Country: South AfricaDeadline02 Dec 202616100215Supply and delivery of Obsolete T2000 DCS Spares Modules for Majuba, Hendrina and Camden Power Stations.Country: South AfricaDeadline20 Nov 202616057912Appointment of an accredited Supplier (s) for the Supply and delivery of the Seventy-Five (75) ICMS Scanners with 3 years Maintenance and Support including 5 years OEM warrantyCountry: South AfricaDeadline19 Nov 202616012971RFQJW095DM26 - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SUBMERSIBLE LEVEL TRANSMITTERSCountry: South AfricaDeadline03 Nov 202616012964DESIGN AND REPLACEMENT OF FUEL OIL FLOW METERS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline19 Nov 202615996924DESIGN AND REPLACEMENT OF FUEL OIL FLOW METERS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline19 Nov 202615943512PF Sampling and Particle size analysis on unit 1 β 6 mills for a period of three (3) yearsCountry: South AfricaDeadline27 Nov 202615931371PF Sampling and Particle size analysis on unit 1 β 6 mills for a period of 3 yearsCountry: South AfricaDeadline27 Nov 202615867484Supply and delivery of Spectrophotometer with microdrop capabilities for the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cape TownCountry: South AfricaDeadline13 Nov 202615867407SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING, VALIDATION, AND USER TRAINING FOR A CONTINUOUS FLOW ANALYSER (CFA)Country: South AfricaDeadline23 Nov 202615861007Procurement of quality of supply recorders, accessories and associated servicesCountry: South AfricaDeadline30 Nov 202615793594PLACEMENT OF HAEMOGLOBINOPATHY ANALYSER INCLUDING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FOR GROOTE SCHUUR LABORATORY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.Country: South AfricaDeadline20 Nov 202615764851REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - HIGH-PERFORMANCE ION CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPIC) PLATFORM AND ASSOCIATED SERVICESCountry: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202615665767Supply and delivery of Thermocouples for a period of five (5) years at Lethabo Power Station on an as and when required basis.Country: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202615665756APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTAL-LATION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH WITH TRIPLE QUCountry: South AfricaDeadline13 Nov 202615654420Supply and delivery of Thermocouples for a period of five (5) years at Lethabo Power Station on an βas and when required basis.Country: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202615635293Supply and delivery of Thermocouples for a period of five (5) years at Lethabo Power Station on an βas and when required basis.Country: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202615595708APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTAL-LATION, COMMISSIONING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH WITH TRIPLE QUCountry: South AfricaDeadline13 Nov 202615291371SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MASS METERS AT KUSILE POWER STATIONCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202615280982SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL MASS METERS AT KUSILE POWER STATIONCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202614999679REGRET LETTERA once-off order for the Supply and Delivery of Testers and Cameras in the KwaZulu Natal Operating Unit, Central-East Cluster.Country: South AfricaDeadline30 Sep 202714912207REGRET LETTERA once-off order for the Supply and Delivery of Testers and Cameras in the KwaZulu Natal Operating Unit, Central-East Cluster.Country: South AfricaDeadline30 Sep 202714699432REGRET LETTERA once-off order for the Supply and Delivery of Testers and Cameras in the KwaZulu Natal Operating Unit, Central-East Cluster.Country: South AfricaDeadline30 Sep 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments Tenders
How many South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 27 open South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders. Of these, 10 were published in the last seven days, and 8 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders?
Buyers with the most open South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders on Tender Impulse include: GENERATION, ESKOM and DISTRIBUTION. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open South Africa Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders are Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38000000), Checking and testing apparatus (38500000) and Metering instruments (38410000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
How are government Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders in South Africa advertised?
South African government Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders are advertised on the eTender Publication Portal run by the National Treasury, which national and provincial departments, municipalities and many state-owned entities use to post their bids. Municipalities and state-owned companies also publish on their own sites. Frequent buyers include Transnet, the Transnet National Ports Authority and the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).
Do I need CSD registration to bid for Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders in South Africa?
Suppliers bidding for government Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders in South Africa generally need to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Preferential procurement rules also give weight to B-BBEE status when bids are scored. Tender Impulse subscribers can ask a key account manager to help check CSD and compliance requirements before bidding.
What do South Africa laboratory and scientific instrument tenders cover?
South Africa laboratory and scientific instrument tenders cover analytical instruments, microscopes, measuring and testing equipment, laboratory consumables and calibration services, bought by universities, research institutes, hospitals and testing laboratories. Laboratory, optical and precision equipment is classified under CPV division 38. Consumables and services may also appear under other codes.
What do suppliers need to bid on South Africa analytical instrument contracts?
Suppliers bidding on South Africa analytical instrument contracts usually need a manufacturer's authorisation, a detailed compliance statement against each specification, brochures and data sheets, references from similar installations, and evidence of local service and calibration capability. Installation, user training and warranty are commonly included, and some buyers ask for a demonstration.
Why should bidders read South Africa laboratory instrument specifications early?
South Africa laboratory instrument specifications are highly technical and sometimes written around a particular model, so reading them early leaves time to request clarification or propose equivalents. Evaluation is usually technical compliance first, then price, sometimes with points for service and consumables cost. Tender Impulse subscribers can request and translate the full documents.
