Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
600 Belvedere Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155298
The agricultural research council (arc) seeks a supplier to conduct occupational hygiene surveys, including voc sampling, dust sampling, ventilation surveys, and noise assessments for its research facilities. This tender is open to accredited providers with valid department of labour, saioh, or sanas certifications.
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600 Belvedere Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0083
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06 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 May
2026
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.
Detailed Specification.pdf
RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdf
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Submission Guidelines
Source: Detailed Specification.pdfSubmit a written quotation along with the completed request document. The following must be included: proof of accreditation (Department of Labour or SAIOH) and a valid SANAS accreditation document for analytical services. Failure to include these will result in automatic disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: Detailed Specification.pdfScope of services required: Personal sampling for VOC (Ethanol, Toluene, Spirits & Acetone) - 3 samples; Personal sampling for organic & inorganic dust - 3 samples; Indoor aerial sampling for organic & inorganic dust - 2 samples; Local ventilation survey for 6 fume extraction fans/hoods; Aerial noise survey in plant milling & soil preparation lab - 2 surveys.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Detailed Specification.pdfCompulsory compliance requirements (failure to comply results in automatic disqualification): Must be accredited and provide proof of a valid Department of Labour accreditation certificate as an approved inspection authority with the Department of Labour OR a valid accreditation certificate as an Occupational Hygienist with SAIOH. Must utilize a SANAS accredited laboratory for analytical services and submit a valid SANAS accreditation document.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfClosing Date: 13 May 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfContact Person: Fumani Mtungwa, Supply Chain Management. Email: [email protected]. Physical Address: ISCW - Institute: Soil, Climate and Water, ARC- NRE 600 Belvedere Street, PRETORIA.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfSubmit your quotation via email to [email protected]. Ensure the submission includes: 1. Fully signed SBD forms (provided in the RFQ document). 2. Valid Tax pin. 3. Valid B-BBEE certificate. 4. CSD report. 5. Completed returnable mandatory forms (found on the second page of the detailed specification document). 6. Official company letterhead, duly signed. 7. Indication of delivery date and warranty/guarantee period. Failure to sign and return SBD forms may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfThe tender follows the 80/20 preference point system. 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals include: Ownership by HDIs (51%+), Women (51%+), Youth (51%+), PwD (51%+), BEE Status Level 1-4, and Promotion of SMMEs. Failure to submit proof for specific goals will result in zero points for those categories.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfThe scope includes: 3x Personal sampling for VOC (Ethanol, Toluene, Spirits & Acetone); 3x Personal sampling for organic & inorganic dust; 2x Indoor aerial sampling for organic & inorganic dust; 6x Local ventilation survey for fume extraction fans/hoods; 2x Aerial noise survey in plant milling & soil preparation lab. Service providers must submit documentation proving relevant experience.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfPrices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and be inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars are permitted once submitted. The ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Document for Occupational Hygiene Survey.pdfBidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a full CSD report. Mandatory compliance includes: Valid Tax pin, valid B-BBEE certificate, and signed SBD forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1). Bidders must disclose any state employment or conflicts of interest as per the Bidder's Disclosure form.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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R 3 397 026
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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