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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
100 Soutpan Road - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158207
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply of specific research consumables to the onderstepoort veterinary institute in pretoria. This request for quotation (RFQ) targets suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and compliant with b-bbee and preferential procurement regulations.
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Date & Time
Friday, 12 June 2026 - 11:00
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100 Soutpan Road - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
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Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf05 Jun
2026
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2026
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVI) in Gauteng invites quotations for the supply of research consumables. The tender (RFQ NUMBER: OVI012606RFQ00000009) closes on 12 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Items include laboratory reagents (e.g., Blocker Casein, Tween-20, HisProbe-HRP), ELISA substrates, buffers, and 96-well plates. The procurement follows the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals (e.g., HDI ownership, women/youth ownership, BEE status).
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Supply of research consumables for the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) at Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria. Items include laboratory reagents and plates as specified: Blocker Casein in PBS, Tween-20 Surfact-AMPS, HisProbe-HRP, 1-Step Ultra TMB-ELISA, 5M Sodium Chloride, 2M KCl, Clear Flat-Bottom Immuno Nonsterile 96-Well Plates, and Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS).
Important Dates
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 12 June 2026 at 11:00. No compulsory briefing session mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries and submissions: Mosidi Ramosunya, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Delivery address: ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Include: completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms, CSD registration number, and full CSD report. Quotations must be on official letterhead and duly signed. Clearly state: validity period, delivery date, and warranty details for goods. Delivery address: ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria. Failure to submit SBD forms may result in disqualification. Certify that the submission is independent, without collusion, and that no unauthorized disclosures or arrangements with competitors or officials occurred. Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission or NPA. False declarations may lead to bid rejection, penalties, or a 10-year public sector restriction.
Returnable Documents
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included with the quotation. Submission email: [email protected]. Failure to submit SBD forms may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with CSD number and full report submitted. Compliance with SBD forms and General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury). No conflicts of interest (e.g., state employment, relationships with ARC officials). No record in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Preferential: 80/20 preference point system applies. Price scores 80 points (lowest acceptable price scores 80). Specific goals score 20 points: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, BEE Status Level 1-4: 2 points, Promotion of SMMEs: 2 points. Points are awarded only if documentation is submitted; failure to provide proof results in 0 points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Supply the following research consumables to ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria: Blocker Casein in PBS (100 mL): 2 units, Tween-20 Surfact-AMPS: 1 unit, HisProbe-HRP (2 mg): 2 units, 1-Step Ultra TMB-ELISA: 1 unit, 5M Sodium Chloride (100 mL): 1 unit, 2M KCl (100 mL, BUF Kit): 1 unit, Clear Flat-Bottom Immuno Nonsterile 96-Well Plates (60 cases): 2 units, Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) 1L at pH 7.4: 1 unit.
Financial Requirements
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and all other costs. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotations must indicate the delivery date. The ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices and perform due diligence on submissions. Payment terms: Goods/services supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC. Validity period of the quotation must be specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid. B-BBEE compliance: Points are awarded for specific goals (HDI, Women, Youth, PwD ownership, B-BBEE Level 1-4, SMME promotion). Bidders must claim these goals and provide proof. Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be completed and signed. The General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury and the ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. Bidders must declare any state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, or interests in related enterprises. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE points (20 total) are awarded for specific goals: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, BEE Status Level 1-4: 2 points, Promotion of SMMEs: 2 points. Bidders must claim points and provide proof. Failure to submit proof means no points are awarded for specific goals.
Contractual Terms
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdfQuotation validity period must be specified. Prices are fixed in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes—no adjustments allowed. Supplier is fully responsible for execution and fulfillment of goods/services. ARC may accept or reject special terms. Goods/services are supplied upon receipt of a purchase order. National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract and ARC’s Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply.
Special Conditions
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdfBidders must certify that their submission is independent, without collusion, and that no unauthorized disclosures or arrangements with competitors or officials occurred. Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission or NPA. False declarations may lead to bid rejection, penalties, or a 10-year public sector restriction. Bidders must declare any state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, or interests in related enterprises. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification.
Requirements
Source: OVI012606RFQ00000009.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit their CSD registration number and full report. Bidders must declare any state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, or interests in related enterprises. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included with the quotation.
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