Government tenderSAIDS-CS-2026/2027
Courier and Freight Services Tender - Western Cape
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport
Buyer
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport
Delivery location
Belmont Office Park ,Ebden House, First Floor, Belmont Road - Rondebosch - Cape Town - 7700
Procurement method
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Published
17 Sept 2026
Description
Supply of courier and freight services that meet the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) International Standard for Testing and Investigations (ISTI) for a five (5) year period.
What this tender is about
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) is inviting bids for the supply of courier and freight services. These services must meet the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Testing and Investigations for a period of five years. Bidders must be able to collect and deliver shipments seven days a week, transport samples securely and in a cool environment, maintain chain of custody records, and have documented Standard Operating Procedures for sample transport. SAIDS also requires an online tracking system, a dedicated account executive, and willingness to undergo audits and provide testimony in doping hearings if required. Bids are to be submitted by 13 October 2026.
Scope of work
- Supply of courier and freight services meeting World Anti-Doping Code International Standard for Testing and Investigations for a five-year period.
- Collection of blood shipments between 05:00 and 24:00, seven days a week.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Transport and freight of equipment to South Africa from outside South Africa.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Storage and transport of blood and urine samples during transit in a secure and cool environment.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Provide courier services for urine samples with delivery within 120 hours.
- Provide courier services for blood ABP samples with delivery within 60 hours.
- Provide courier services for blood serum samples with delivery within 72 hours.
- Provide freight services for sample collection equipment via air (Incoterms: Ex-Works).(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Provide freight services for sample collection equipment via sea (Incoterms: Ex-Works).(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
Important requirements
- Bidders must be able to collect blood shipments seven days a week between 05:00 and 24:00.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Bidders must keep records (chain of custody) related to the storage and transport of shipments.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Bidders must have a documented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for sample transport processes.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Bidders must have an online tracking system for shipment status and history.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Bidders must provide a dedicated Account Executive to manage queries and understand SAIDS' business.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Bidders must allow SAIDS to conduct audits on their operations.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
- Bidders must be willing to provide personnel for testimony in doping hearings related to sample transport.(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
How to submit
- Complete and submit the Questionnaire and Quotation Form (Annexure C).(4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Q..., section start)
What is in the documents
4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Quotation Form to be Completed by the Bidder.docx
This document contains a questionnaire for bidders to confirm their capabilities regarding courier and freight services, including sample handling, tracking, and auditing. It also includes sections for quoting on specific courier services for urine and blood samples, as well as...
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Tender documents (4)
- DOC4.Annexure C - Questionnaire and Quotation Form to be Completed by the Bidder.docx
- PDF2.Annexure A - Standard Bidding Document(SBD)4.pdf
- PDF3.Annexure B - Details and Information of QuotationCosts to be Provided.pdf
- PDF1.Bid Specification for the Procurement of Courier and Freight Services.pdf
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