The Northern Cape Department of Health has issued Open Tender NCDOH/009-R2/EMS/2026 to establish a panel of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) road ambulance service providers. The department is seeking qualified and compliant ambulance operators capable of delivering professional emergency medical transport services across the province as required.

This opportunity is aimed at licensed EMS providers with the operational capacity, qualified personnel and compliant emergency vehicles needed to support public healthcare delivery. Successful bidders will be appointed to an approved panel from which service providers may be sourced in accordance with the department’s operational requirements and procurement processes.

Tender Overview

  • Tender Number: NCDOH/009-R2/EMS/2026
  • Organ of State: Northern Cape Department of Health
  • Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
  • Province: Northern Cape
  • Published: Sunday, 2 August 2026
  • Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 11:00
  • Submission Venue: Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Complex, 144 Du Toitspan Road, Memorial Road Area, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301

Scope of the Opportunity

The department intends to appoint a panel of suitably qualified EMS road ambulance service providers to deliver emergency medical transport services when required. Prospective bidders should have the necessary statutory registrations, qualified emergency care personnel, appropriately equipped ambulances and the operational capability to provide reliable services that comply with South African healthcare and emergency medical standards.

Service providers are advised to study the technical specifications and contractual requirements contained in the official tender documents before preparing their submissions.

Compulsory Briefing Session

Attendance at the briefing session is compulsory for all prospective bidders.

  • Venue: Lyndrust Auditorium, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Complex, 144 Du Toitspan Road, Memorial Road Area, Kimberley
  • Date and Time: Refer to the official bid documents or contact the department, as no briefing date and time have been published in the tender notice.

Failure to attend the compulsory briefing may result in disqualification from the bidding process.

Mandatory Submission Documents and Compliance Requirements

Bidders must submit the following documents to avoid disqualification:

Statutory Requirements:

  • SBD 1 – Invitation
  • SBD 3.1 to 3.3 – Pricing Schedule
  • SBD 4 – Declaration of Interest
  • SBD 6.1 – Preference Points Claim Form
  • Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • Full CSD registration report (not older than 14 days before bid closure)
  • Certified CIPC/CIPRO Company registration documents
  • Certified Identity copies of company directors
  • Latest two years Annual Financial Statements
  • Letters of reference or Award letter from previous clients (must be on official letterhead with office contact details)

Additional Requirements:

  • Joint venture agreement (if applicable) outlining terms and conditions (parties must individually comply with all requirements)
  • Evidence of previous work completed with details of organization, nature of work, value, and year completed
  • Bidders must initial each page of the document

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Enquiries

For tender-related enquiries, contact:

Tender Documents

Tender Documents:

  1. General Conditions of Contract
  2. Annexure A – Technical Specifications – Road Ambulance
  3. Full EMS Road Ambulance Services Bid Document

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