Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1134 Park Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155377
The agricultural research council (arc) is seeking a qualified and experienced service provider to manage its risk management portfolio on a retainer basis. This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to professional service providers capable of delivering expert risk management oversight.
The service provider must have at least 10 years of experience in similar work, and the allocated resource must have a relevant NQF Level 8 qualification and 8-10 years of experience in risk management.
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Date & Time
Friday, 22 May 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted.
Categories
Request for Quotation
1134 Park Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0001
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07 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 May
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdf
CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdf
CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdf
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Important Dates
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe closing date for submissions is 2026-05-22T11:00:00.000Z. No other specific dates are mentioned in the document, therefore it is not stated in the available document text for briefing, site visits, or clarification deadlines.
Contact Information
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe contact information is not explicitly stated in the document. However, the tender is published by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
Submission Guidelines
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe tender submission must include the following documents:
The submission must be made by 2026-05-22T11:00:00.000Z. The submission guidelines do not specify the format or platform for submission, therefore it is not stated in the available document text.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe bid evaluation process will be conducted in four phases:
The technical evaluation will assess the following criteria:
A minimum score of 60% out of 100 is required for the technical evaluation. Bidders who do not meet this threshold will be disqualified.
The price and B-BBEE evaluation will allocate 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe service provider is expected to provide Chief Risk Officer (CRO) services on a part-time retainer basis. The scope of work includes:
The deliverables include:
Financial Requirements
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe pricing structure is a fixed monthly fee for 12 months, including travel and expenses. The service delivery is expected to be 40 hours per month on a part-time retainer basis.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 -TOR for CRO Services.pdfThe following compliance requirements are mentioned:
The B-BBEE level is not explicitly stated, but a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit is required.
Important Dates
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfClosing date is 22 May 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfFor enquiries, contact Mavis via email at [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfSubmit written quotations via email to [email protected]. Ensure the quotation is on an official company letterhead, duly signed, and includes the proposed delivery date. Failure to sign and return the required Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfThe tender follows the 80/20 preference point system. 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals: Ownership by HDIs (51%+ = 6 pts), Ownership by Women (51%+ = 4 pts), Ownership by Youth (51%+ = 4 pts), Ownership by PwD (51%+ = 2 pts), BEE Status Level 1-4 (2 pts), and RDP Goals (2 pts). Failure to submit proof for specific goals will result in zero points for those criteria.
Technical Specifications
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfThe appointment of a service provider for Chief Risk Management services on a retainer basis to manage the ARC’s risk management portfolio. Service providers must submit documentation proving relevant experience.
Financial Requirements
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfPrices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. Quotations must remain valid for 60 days. No price adjustments will be considered after submission.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CO0022604RFQ00000004 Chief Risk Officer.pdfBidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and full report. All SBD forms (including SBD 4 and SBD 6.1) must be completed and signed. Bidders must declare any state employment or relationships with procuring institution staff.
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Act 2 of 2000
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1134 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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