Sanas-accredited cattle scale calibration service for agricultural research council (arc)

Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 10:00. No compulsory site briefing or clarification deadlines are specified.

No compulsory site briefing session is specified. No additional details provided for briefings or site visits.

Enquiries: Risuna Mbiza, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: API - Animal Nutrition and Products, ARC-AP, Old Olifant Road, Pretoria.

Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Required documents: completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms (including SBD6.1 for preference points and SBD4 for bidder’s disclosure), CSD registration number and full CSD report, proof of SANAS accreditation for cattle scale calibration. Quotation must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and include: validity period, delivery date, warranty details, and price in ZAR (inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes). Failure to comply with SBD requirements or submit required documentation may result in disqualification. ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms, do due diligence on quotations, and benchmark prices. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered.

Required documents: Completed and signed SBD forms (including SBD6.1 for preference points and SBD4 for bidder’s disclosure), CSD registration number and full report, proof of SANAS accreditation, official letterhead quotation with delivery date, warranty details, and price in ZAR (inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes).

The 80/20 preference point system applies. Price scores 80 points (lowest acceptable price = 80 points). Specific goals score 20 points, allocated as follows: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, RDP Goals: 2 points. Bidders must submit proof (e.g., certificates, shareholder agreements) to claim points. Failure to submit proof results in zero points for specific goals. Mandatory requirements: SANAS accreditation, CSD registration, completed SBD forms. Disqualification risks: missing documentation, fraudulent claims, collusion, or listing in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

Service required: Calibration of a cattle scale with a capacity of 3000kg and variance of 1kg. Mandatory requirement: Service provider must be SANAS accredited. Delivery/rendering address: ARC-Institute at the specified address in Pretoria.

Quotation must include: price in South African Rand (inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes), delivery date, and warranty details. Prices are fixed with no adjustments permitted.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotation must indicate delivery date and warranty details. Payment terms: Goods/services are supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC. Prices are fixed for the duration of the quotation validity period.

Mandatory: SANAS accreditation for cattle scale calibration, registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with submission of CSD registration number and full report, completed and signed SBD forms (including SBD6.1 and SBD4). B-BBEE: Points claimed for specific goals (HDI, Women, Youth, PwD ownership, B-BBEE Level 1-4, RDP Goals) require proof. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. Bidder’s disclosure (SBD4) must declare no conflicts of interest, collusion, or prior involvement in drafting specifications. General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury and ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply.

B-BBEE points (20 total) are allocated for specific goals: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, RDP Goals: 2 points. Bidders must claim goals and submit proof (e.g., certificates, shareholder agreements). Failure to submit proof results in zero points for specific goals. ARC may require substantiation of claims at any time.

General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply. ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct is applicable. Quotation validity period must be indicated. Prices are fixed in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. Supplier is responsible for proper execution and fulfillment. ARC reserves the right to accept or reject terms.

ARC reserves the right to: accept or reject any special terms and conditions, perform due diligence on quotations, and benchmark prices. Suppliers accept full responsibility for the execution and fulfillment of goods/services. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotations must be valid for the specified period and include warranty details. Goods/services are supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC.

Mandatory: Service provider must be SANAS accredited. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit CSD registration number and full report. Completed and signed SBD forms (including SBD6.1 and SBD4) are required. Bidder’s disclosure (SBD4) must declare no conflicts of interest, collusion, or prior involvement in drafting specifications. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.

The 80/20 preference point system applies for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000 (including VAT). Price scores 80 points (lowest acceptable price = 80 points). Specific goals score 20 points, allocated as: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, RDP Goals: 2 points. Bidders must submit proof to claim points; failure to do so results in zero points for specific goals.