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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
573 Moloto Road - Roodeplat East - Pretoria East - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156162
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply of 600 metagenome its (ITS3-ITS4) meta amplicon (non-custom) sequencing packages for miseq i100 - 300 pe (100k reads/50K pe reads). This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to csd-registered suppliers and targets scientific research consumables for delivery to arc-php in pretoria.
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573 Moloto Road - Roodeplat East - Pretoria East - 0001
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15 May
2026
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22 May
2026
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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.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is inviting quotations for the supply of metagenome sequencing services (ITS3-ITS4 meta amplicon, non-custom) using MiSeq i100 technology (300 PE, 100k reads/50k PE reads).
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Important Dates
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfClosing date: 22 May 2026 at 16:00. No other dates (e.g., briefings, site visits) are specified in the document.
Contact Information
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfEnquiries: RamovhaT, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: ARC-PHP, R573 Kwa Mhlanga Road, Pretoria.
Submission Guidelines
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfSubmit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Include: (1) CSD registration number and full CSD report; (2) Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms; (3) Quotation on official letterhead, duly signed; (4) Validity period of the quotation; (5) Delivery date; (6) Warranty/guarantee particulars for goods. Failure to include SBD forms may result in disqualification. Quotations must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments will be considered after submission. Goods/services must be delivered to ARC-PHP, R573 Kwa Mhlanga Road, Pretoria, upon receipt of a purchase order.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000). Price accounts for 80 points (lowest acceptable price scores 80). Specific goals account for 20 points, allocated as follows: Ownership by HDIs (51%+): 6 points; Ownership by Women (51%+): 4 points; Ownership by Youth (51%+): 4 points; Ownership by Persons with Disabilities (51%+): 2 points; B-BBEE Status Level 1-4: 2 points; RDP Goals: 2 points. Bidders must claim specific goals and submit proof to score these points. Failure to submit required documentation for specific goals will result in 0 points for that category.
Technical Specifications
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfSupply of a metagenome ITS (ITS3-ITS4) meta amplicon (non-custom) package for MiSeq i100 - 300 PE (100K reads/50K PE reads). Quantity: 600.00 EA.
Financial Requirements
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfPrices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and all other taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be accepted after submission. Payment terms and guarantees (e.g., warranty period and extent) must be explicitly stated in the quotation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: PHP012605RFQ00000009.pdfMandatory: (1) Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with CSD number and full report included in the bid; (2) Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms; (3) Compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (80/20 system). Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. B-BBEE status (Level 1-4) may contribute to preference points but is not a standalone requirement.
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