Tender Admin

In South Africa, pharmaceutical companies are not free to change medicine prices as they wish. Dr Andy Gray unpacks how medicines prices are regulated and considers how this regulatory framework might change

Pharmisa urges the health department to include local players in next medicine tenders

The former acting head of the Mpumalanga department of education is one of 41 suspects arrested on Sunday in a Hawks operation in connection with alleged R114m tender fraud and corruption

On February 19, 2026, the Goods procurement category saw 161 new tenders published with a total value of $11.5 million USD, while only 3 tenders were awarded worth $1.19 million. India led in tender volume, and the average bid window remained tight at just under 15 days. Activity showed stabilization following recent volatility in new tender publication.

Amidst rising concerns, the Health Committee questions the Department of Health’s decision to award R15.5 billion in ARV contracts to foreign firms, highlighting the potential sidelining of capable local manufacturers.

Another oxygen plant tender has been marred by scandal and irregularities.

Another oxygen plant tender has been marred by scandal and irregularities.

The Development Bank of South Africa has awarded a new R379-million contract to supply PSA oxygen plants to hospitals across South Africa.

Data shows most ARVs are imported into South Africa.

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Cipla takes legal action against Aids drug tender