Laboratory and scientific equipment

The market for laboratory and scientific equipment in the Western Cape is relatively small, with a total spend of about R342,000. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, which might make it a challenging space to enter. You'll be competing with only a couple of suppliers, which could be a favourable situation, but it's worth noting that the Department of Labour and other government departments in the province are looking to allocate a significant portion of their spend to black-owned businesses, with about 39% of the budget going to these organisations. The Western Cape government also prioritises women-owned and youth-owned businesses, with about 20% and 13% of the budget allocated to these groups, respectively. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the single department that's driving this spend, and consider partnering with or becoming a black-owned business to increase your chances of securing a contract.