Renovations to the STAT Lab at Pelonomi Hospital 2026
Tender Details
- Tender Title: Renovations to the STAT Lab at Pelonomi Hospital
- Tender Number: RFQ 0654442
- CIDB Reference Number: 100122376
- Employer: National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
- Location: Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Municipality: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
- Tender Category: Building Upgrades, Refurbishments and Maintenance; Construction and Building Services
- Required CIDB Grading: 2GB or higher
- Briefing Meeting: 7 October 2026 at 08:30
- Briefing Venue: Pelonomi Hospital, meeting at NHLS Reception
- Closing Date: 15 October 2026 at 11:00
- Documents Available From: 29 September 2026
- Submission Method: Physical submission only
- Electronic Tenders: Not accepted
- Late Tenders: Not accepted
Tender Description
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites suitably qualified contractors to submit tenders for the renovation of the STAT Laboratory at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein.
The project involves upgrading and refurbishing the existing laboratory facility to improve its functionality, safety and compliance with applicable healthcare and laboratory standards.
The completed facility is intended to provide an effective and reliable environment for urgent diagnostic testing and STAT laboratory services.
Scope of Work
The renovation project is expected to include:
- Physical refurbishment of the designated laboratory space.
- Structural modifications where required.
- Interior fit-outs.
- Installation and upgrading of laboratory infrastructure.
- Building and finishing works.
- Adaptation of services required for laboratory operations.
- Compliance with healthcare facility and laboratory standards.
- Implementation of specifications contained in the official tender documentation.
- Work in accordance with the relevant architectural drawings and Bill of Quantities.
Note: The official tender documentation, drawings and Bill of Quantities should be consulted for the complete and binding scope of work.
Technical Requirements
- Tenderers must have a minimum CIDB grading of 2GB or higher.
- Contractors must submit their tenders using the official tender documentation issued for the project.
- Tenders must be properly sealed and correctly addressed.
- Bids must be physically delivered before the stipulated closing time.
- Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Contractors must comply with all requirements contained in the Tender Data.
- The project must be executed in accordance with applicable healthcare, construction, safety and laboratory requirements.
Skills and Expertise
The project may require access to suitably qualified personnel with expertise in areas such as:
- General building construction.
- Project management.
- Site supervision.
- Electrical installations.
- Plumbing.
- HVAC and ventilation systems.
- Laboratory infrastructure.
- Building finishes and refurbishment.
- Healthcare facility construction and maintenance.
Previous experience with medical, hospital or laboratory refurbishment projects would be relevant to the nature of the work.
Tender Briefing
A compulsory clarification meeting will be held with representatives of the Employer.
- Date: 7 October 2026
- Time: 08:30
- Venue: Pelonomi Hospital, NHLS Reception
Tenderers should attend the compulsory meeting as specified in the tender notice.
Tender Enquiries
Contact Person: Boitumelo Motsoeneng
Telephone: 011 489 9152
Email: boitumelo.motsoeneng@nhls.ac.za



