The agricultural research council (arc) seeks quotations for the calibration of a labcon dca4s heating or digestion block at five temperature points. This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to csd-registered suppliers, with evaluation based on the 80/20 preference point system, prioritizing price and specific b-bbee goals.
Key Requirements
Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected] by 24 June 2026 at 11:00, including a signed SBD 6.1 and SBD 4 forms.
Mandatory CSD registration: include your CSD number and full report in the bid.
Quotation must be on official letterhead, signed, and valid for 60 days, with prices in ZAR (inclusive of VAT, delivery, and taxes).
Equipment details: Calibration of Labcon DCA4S (Serial: L28584, 220AC 50/60Hz, 1 PH) at five temperature points.
B-BBEE and ownership goals (HDI, Women, Youth, PwD) contribute up to 20 points under the 80/20 evaluation system.
Delivery to ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Pretoria, upon purchase order receipt.
Comply with National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract and ARC’s supply chain management code of conduct.
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Closing date: 24 June 2026 at 11:00.
A compulsory site briefing is required, but no date, time, or venue is provided in the document.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is requesting quotations for the calibration of a specific heating/digestion block (Labcon DCA4S, Serial L28584) at five temperature points. The tender uses an 80/20 scoring system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) and requires bidders to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Submission is via email by 11:00 on 24 June 2026.
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Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)
A compulsory site briefing is required, but no details on date, time, or venue are provided in the document.
1134 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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