Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
100 Soutpan street - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169326
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply and delivery of portable air conditioners for a BSL-3 laboratory. The air conditioners must not require venting to a window or external outlet, must be black or grey, have a cooling capacity of 12000 btu, fit through standard doors, and be delivered and carried by the supplier to the specified location. The quotation must be on official letterhead, duly signed, include the csd registration number and full csd report, and include brochures and specification sheets. Delivery period should not exceed 4-8 weeks, and maintenance and operational manuals must be included in english. All bsl3 regulations must be adhered to. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with points for price and specific goals (e.g., Ownership by hdis). Bidders must complete and sign all required sbd forms, including sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form) and the certificate of independent bid determination. Prices must be in south african rand inclusive of VAT and all costs such as delivery, insurance, and taxes. The validity of the quotation must be indicated. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd).
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the quotation.
The quotation must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and include brochures and specification sheets for the air conditioner; failure to provide these will lead to disqualification.
The portable air conditioners must not require venting to a window or external outlet, must be black or grey, have a cooling capacity of 12000 BTU, and must fit through standard doors.
The supplier must deliver and carry the air conditioners to the specified location, and the delivery period must not exceed 4-8 weeks; the supplier must indicate the delivery period.
Maintenance and operational manuals must be included in English, and all BSL3 regulations must be adhered to.
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT and all costs such as delivery, insurance, and taxes, and the validity of the quotation must be indicated.
Bidders must complete and sign all required Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms, including SBD 6.1 (preference points claim form) and the certificate of independent bid determination, and must indicate how they claim points for specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Brochures must be provided, failure to provide will lead to disqualification.
Categories
Request for Quotation
100 Soutpan street - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
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Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)07 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
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OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) seeks quotations for the supply and delivery of three portable air conditioners to its Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute BSL-3 laboratory in Pretoria. The units must meet detailed technical specifications, include a two-year warranty, and be delivered within 4-8 weeks.
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The tender is for the supply and delivery of portable air conditioners. The air conditioner must be able to fit through standard doors and be delivered and carried by the supplier to the respective area of use, including up a stairway. It must be portable, not require venting to a window or external outlet, and maintain containment integrity and biosafety in a BSL-3 laboratory. The air conditioner will be located in a BSL3 lab and must not come into contact with any cloven-hoofed animals. All BSL3 regulations must be adhered to. The quote must include delivery.
Important Dates
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"14 September 2026","closingTime":"11:00","briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":null,"venue":null,"is_compulsory":false}"}
Contact Information
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":"of Measure","address":"quest for Quotation"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Submit the written quotation by email, following the instructions given in the email or advert. The quotation must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and include the CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be returned with the quotation. The quotation must indicate the delivery date. Brochures and specification sheets must be included; failure to provide them will lead to disqualification. The quotation must include delivery.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preference point system applies for requirements with a Rand value up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included); the 90/10 system applies for requirements above R50 000 000. Points will be awarded for price and specific goals as indicated in the tender document. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and include the CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms must be returned with the quotation.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Portable aircons
ADDRESS OVI - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute
100 old Soutpan Road Onderstepoort
Pretoria
ENQUIRY Name: Karabo Mofokeng
Supply Chain Management
Email: [email protected]
Compulsory site NO
Experience & Qualifications
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit documentation pertaining to relevant experience.
Quality Management
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)standard doors and must be delivered and be carried, by
the supplier, to the respective area of use, including up a
stairway. No lifts or hoists available.
therefore delivery persons should be willing to enter this
facility for delivery. Main restriction that needs to be
adhered to by individuals after entering this BSL3 facility
includes not coming into contact with any cloven-hoofed
animals after 5 days from the day the BSL3 facility is
visited. All BSL3 regulations must be adhered to.
the quotation failure to provide will lead to dosqalification
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Pricing Schedule
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Prices quoted should be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, including costs such as delivery. The quotation must include the price for the portable air conditioners as per the specified quantity and unit of measure.
Financial Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Prices quoted should be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, including costs such as delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments are allowed. The quotation must include the price for the portable air conditioners as per the specified quantity and unit of measure. The validity of the quotations must be indicated. The ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices quoted.
Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid proposal
Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 52
Points Allocation: 20 points
B-BBEE Details: ing this BSL3 facility
includes not coming into contact with any cloven-hoofed
animals after 5 days from the day the BSL3 facility is
visited. All BSL3 regulations must be adhered to.
the quotation failure to provide will lead to dosqalification
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2.1. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered. Bidders
shall include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid proposal.
2.2. Only bidders that claim specific goals will be considered for scoring on the 20 points as per the
80/20 principle.
2.3. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms included in the bid document.
2.4. Submission should be sent to [email protected]
delivery address.
period and extent of the warranty must be clearly stated. Where services are required, service providers must
submit documentation pertaining the relevant experience.
be evaluated by applying the 80/20 principle as prescribed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
and its Regulations.
the table below:
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Percentage Ownership
Specific Goals Points (2
HDI Requirement: 51%
Health & Safety
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)I, the undersigned, (name)............................................................................... in submitting the accompanying
bid, do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in every respect:
3.1 I have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure;
3.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found not to be true and complete
in every respect;
3.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation , communication, agreement
or arrangement with any competitor. However, communication between partners in a joint venture or consortium
will not be construed as collusive bidding.
3.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with any
competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or formulas used
to calculate prices, market allocation, the intention or decision to submit or not to submit the bid , bidding with the
intention not to win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to which this bid
invitation relates.
3.4 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly or indirectly,
to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding of the contract.
3.5 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements made by the bidder
with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this procurement process prior to and during
the bidding process except to provide clarification on the bid submitted where so required by the institution;
and the bidder was not involved in the drafting of the specifications or terms of reference for this bid.
3.6 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat any restrictive practices
related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission for
investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition Act
No and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation
and or may be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10)
years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable
legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)a window or external outlet for maintaining containment
integrity and biosafety in a BSL-3 laboratory (If possible)
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Current: 3.5 A, Cooling Rated
Pressure: 3.2Mpa, Max Suction Pressure: 0.7 Mpa,
Maximum Airflow Rate: 290m3/h, Net Weight: 20kg,
Noise Rating: 52dB(a), Rated Frequency: 50HZ, Rated
Voltage: AC220 - 240V,
included
maintenance option. Details of responsible supplier must
be included.
to indicate the delivery period.
period and extent of the warranty must be clearly stated. Where services are required, service providers must
submit documentation pertaining the relevant experience.
8.1 The validity of the quotations must be indicated.
8.2 Prices quoted should be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT costs such as delivery ,
insurance, taxes, etc.
8.3 No price adjustments or amendment of the delivery particulars contained in paragraph 8.2 will be
considered by the ARC.
8.4 The supplier accepts full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of the
goods/services quoted for.
8.5 ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms and conditions that may qualify the
goods/services to be provided.
8.6 Quotes should be submitted on an official letterhead and duly signed .
8.7 Goods and services should be supplied / rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from the
3.1. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
3.2. Company registration number: .....................................................................
3.3. Type of company/ firm
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Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
3.4. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company /firm, certify that the points
claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm for the
preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in
paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs
1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of
the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions
of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may
have -
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that person’s
conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having
to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only
the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining
business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the
audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
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Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Special Conditions
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Special condition: Brochures must be provided; failure to provide brochures will lead to disqualification. The air conditioner will be located in a BSL3 lab and must not come into contact with any cloven-hoofed animals.
Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Bidders must include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid proposal. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included. The quotation must indicate the delivery date. Brochures and specification sheets must be included; failure to provide them will lead to disqualification. The air conditioner must be able to fit through the laboratory access and be delivered to the ARC-OVRTADP BSL3 laboratory, Pretoria. The particulars of the guarantee that will apply to the goods quoted for, with particular regard to the period and extent of the warranty, must be clearly stated.
Section
Source: OVI01REQ003401 RFQ DOCUMENT..pdf (RFQ)Email: [email protected]. Address: ARC - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
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