for Mining & Research
for 30+ Years
Modular Labs for
Every Environment
Biocontainment Infrastructure Services (BIS) designs and develops rapid deployment modular containerised laboratories (MCLs) for high-profile clients across South Africa, throughout Africa and in other countries.
Modular Labs for
Every Environment
Fit for Purpose
Biocontainment Infrastructure Services (BIS) specialises in designing and developing rapid deployment modular containerised laboratories (MCLs) for high-profile clients across South Africa, Africa, and other countries. Our MCLs are tailored to overcome challenges in regions with limited infrastructure, offering fast, cost-effective laboratory solutions for mining, governments, aid organisations, and research providers.
With a proven track record over numerous years, BIS has successfully deployed MCLs in countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Haiti, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Rwanda supporting critical healthcare, research operations, and metalurgic testing.
Fit for Purpose
Biocontainment Infrastructure Services (BIS) specialises in designing and developing rapid deployment modular containerised laboratories (MCLs) for high-profile clients across South Africa, Africa, and other countries. Our MCLs are tailored to overcome challenges in regions with limited infrastructure, offering fast, cost-effective laboratory solutions for mining, governments, aid organisations, and research providers.
With a proven track record over numerous years, BIS has successfully deployed MCLs in countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Haiti, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Rwanda supporting critical healthcare, research operations, and metalurgic testing.
Ingrid Terlouw
Changing the World
One Container at a Time
Biocontainment Infrastructure Services (BIS) is owned and managed by Ingrid Terlouw, a South African pathology sector leader with over 30 years of experience. Since the early 1990s, she has developed and implemented over 35 clinical diagnostic laboratories across South Africa, including her first International project at Botswana Private Hospital.
Ingrid was pivotal in launching the first containerised labs in South Africa’s rural areas as part of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This groundbreaking success prompted BIS to expand internationally, delivering the first Containerised TB Laboratory (CTL) to the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ). This success motivated BIS to expand into other industries, leading to a collaboration with Fabrinox to specifically target the mining sector.
Changing the World
One Container at a Time
Ingrid Terlouw
Biocontainment Infrastructure Services (BIS) is owned and managed by Ingrid Terlouw, a South African pathology sector leader with over 30 years of experience. Since the early 1990s, she has developed and implemented over 35 clinical diagnostic laboratories across South Africa, including her first International project at Botswana Private Hospital.
Ingrid was pivotal in launching the first containerised labs in South Africa’s rural areas as part of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This groundbreaking success prompted BIS to expand internationally, delivering the first Containerised TB Laboratory (CTL) to the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ). This success motivated BIS to expand into other industries, leading to a collaboration with Fabrinox to specifically target the mining sector.
Driving Innovation Across Continents
Botswana - Gaborone
Client
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), joint initiative between Botswana and the USA
Application
Containerised TB Laboratory CTL for a TB research programme and supporting the Botswana National TB reference laboratory.
Haiti - Port-au-Prince
Client
Laboratoire National de Sante Publique – HAITI National reference laboratory
Application
National Reference Laboratory for TB in an area where infrastructure remains a challenge
Zambia - Lusaka
Client
Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at University Teaching Hospital, supported by the Hokkaido University of Japan
Application
Provision of a BSL 3 facility and a safe and secure working environment
TB research projects for the establishment of rapid gene diagnostic tools for TB
Zambia - Lusaka
Client
PATH - Seattle, United States
Application
Program in the Zambian Minsitry of Health, PATH Malaria Control and Elimination Partnership in Africa
Senegal - Dakar
Client
Institute for Health Research, Epidemiological Surveillance and Training (IRESSEF)
Application
BSL 3 Laboratory for TB research within a secure and safe environment
Ivory Coast - Bouake
Client
American Society for Microbiology’s Global Laboratory Capacity Strengthening (ASM LabCap) Program in Côte d’Ivoire
Application
Procurement of a Modular Molecular Laboratory (MML) for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load Monitoring of HIV Infection
Ivory Coast - San Pedro
Client
American Society for Microbiology’s Global Laboratory Capacity Strengthening (ASM LabCap) Program in Côte d’Ivoire
Application
Procurement of a Modular Molecular Laboratory (MML) for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load Monitoring of HIV Infection
Ivory Coast - Yopougon
Client
American Society for Microbiology’s Global Laboratory Capacity Strengthening (ASM LabCap) Program in Côte d’Ivoire
Application
Procurement of a Modular Molecular Laboratory (MML) for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load Monitoring of HIV Infection
Rwanda - Kigali
Client
Abbott
Application
Primary healthcare assessment and workflow, including basic lab point of care testing (POC)
Botswana - Diamond Mining
Client
ADP MARINE AND MODULAR (PTY) LTD
Application
Diamond Mining Laboratories
Tackling Development Challenges Through Innovation
Our MCLs provide essential laboratory infrastructure in resource-poor healthcare and research settings, addressing critical needs for reliable diagnostic and research applications.
Tailored to meet specific requirements, MCLs are versatile and support health services in areas heavily impacted by diseases like HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. We are passionate about delivering solutions that have a lasting humanitarian impact and help address pressing developmental challenges globally.
Tackling Development Challenges Through Innovation
Our MCLs provide essential laboratory infrastructure in resource-poor healthcare and research settings, addressing critical needs for reliable diagnostic and research applications.
Tailored to meet specific requirements, MCLs are versatile and support health services in areas heavily impacted by diseases like HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. We are passionate about delivering solutions that have a lasting humanitarian impact and help address pressing developmental challenges globally.
THE FUTURE OF MINING
Our processes and services comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliability throughout production. Additionally, region-specific certifications, such as CE certification, are available to meet all client requirements.
KEY BENEFITS
- Superior Quality: High-standard
manufacturing solutions by Fabrinox. - Innovative Design: BIS’s modular laboratories
for rapid deployment. - Compliance: Adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO
3834 standards. - Certification: Obtainable region-specific
certifications, including CE.
THE FUTURE OF MINING
Our processes and services comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 3834 standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliability throughout production. Additionally, region-specific certifications, such as CE certification, are available to meet all client requirements.
KEY BENEFITS
- Superior Quality: High-standard
manufacturing solutions by Fabrinox. - Innovative Design: BIS’s modular laboratories
for rapid deployment. - Compliance: Adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO
3834 standards. - Certification: Obtainable region-specific
certifications, including CE.
Containerised TB Laboratories
With a 12-week manufacturing time and quick one-week on-site deployment, CTLs offer durability and mobility, supporting TB research and diagnostics in Africa and developing countries. These labs enhance epidemiological surveillance, expand diagnostic capacity, and decentralise TB testing in underdeveloped regions. Both MCL and CTL designs offer safe, efficient, and scalable platforms for large-scale testing and new diagnostic technologies in challenging environments.
Containerised TB Laboratories
With a 12-week manufacturing time and quick one-week on-site deployment, CTLs offer durability and mobility, supporting TB research and diagnostics in Africa and developing countries. These labs enhance epidemiological surveillance, expand diagnostic capacity, and decentralise TB testing in underdeveloped regions. Both MCL and CTL designs offer safe, efficient, and scalable platforms for large-scale testing and new diagnostic technologies in challenging environments.
