Once-Off Pest Control Services for NHLS Universitas, Bloemfontein 2026

Once-Off Pest Control Services for NHLS Universitas, Bloemfontein 2026

Tender Details

• Tender Number: RFQ No. 671263

• Tender Title: Once-Off Pest Control Services for NHLS Universitas, Bloemfontein

• Employer: National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

• Location: Universitas, Bloemfontein, Free State

• Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)

• Tender Status: Open RFQ

• Advert Date: 22 October 2026

• Tender Category: Pest Control, Fumigation and Weed Control Services, Equipment and Supplies

• Compulsory Briefing Session: Yes

• Briefing Date: 28 October 2026

• Briefing Time: 14:00

• Closing Date: 3 November 2026

• Closing Time: 11:00

• CIDB Grading: Not specified in the supplied notice

• Official Tender Source: NHLS Latest RFQs

Tender Description

The National Health Laboratory Service invites suitably qualified pest control service providers to submit quotations for once-off pest control services at its Universitas facility in Bloemfontein.

The successful service provider will be responsible for treating designated laboratory departments and facility areas for crawling insects and rodents. The work must comply with applicable safety requirements and the NHLS’s laboratory operating procedures.

Scope of Work

The appointed service provider will be required to:

• Conduct crawling insect treatments in designated laboratory departments and facility areas.

• Provide rodent treatment and monitoring services.

• Cover the following areas as specified in the supplied tender summary:

  • LSS

  • 3ML

  • National Statistics

  • Haematology

  • Histology

  • Cytology

  • Pathology Laboratory

  • Human Genetics

  • Virology

  • Tissue Typing

  • Haemostasis

  • Fourth Floor

• Issue a pest control validity certificate effective for three months after the service.

• Supply all required labour, pesticides, materials, consumables and equipment.

• Include supervision, travel expenses and applicable costs in the quotation.

• Coordinate the work with the relevant NHLS departments and comply with safety procedures.

Compulsory Site Briefing

Attendance at the site briefing is compulsory.

Prospective bidders should confirm any additional site access or attendance requirements with NHLS.

Mandatory Requirements and Documents

According to the supplied tender summary, bidders should prepare the following documents:

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for every pesticide to be used.

• Proof that the pesticides are registered with the Department of Agriculture and meet the specified approval requirements.

• Valid registration certificates for pest control operators with the Department of Agriculture.

• A reference letter for a similar pest control project completed within the previous two years, on official company letterhead with verifiable contact details.

• A detailed work methodology for submission to the NHLS Regional Safety, Health and Environmental Department.

• A baseline Health Risk Assessment report covering the proposed tasks and equipment.

• Completed pricing schedule.

• Signed General Conditions of Contract.

• Completed Declaration of Interest.

• Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or applicable certificate.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration confirmation.

• B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit, where applicable for claiming preference points.

Important: Confirm the complete mandatory-document checklist against the official RFQ documentation before submitting. Failure to meet mandatory requirements may result in disqualification.

Skills and Experience Requirements

Tenderers should review the official RFQ for the precise evaluation criteria. The supplied summary identifies the following areas:

• Demonstrated experience providing services in public-sector environments.

• Relevant pest control qualifications and registrations.

• Competence in handling pesticides and other hazardous chemicals safely.

• Knowledge of laboratory-specific pest management and safety protocols.

• Ability to prepare health risk assessments and detailed work methodologies.

• Capacity to coordinate with institutional health, safety and environmental personnel.

• CVs and client reference letters for the personnel specified in the RFQ, including two junior SCM consultants and one middle-level Project Manager/SCM consultant, as described in the supplied summary.

Evaluation Criteria

The supplied tender summary refers to the 80/20 preference point system:

• Price: 80 points.

• Preference points and specific goals: 20 points, subject to the official RFQ criteria and supporting evidence.

Check the RFQ for the exact evaluation methodology and how the stated personnel and experience requirements are assessed.

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