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Procurement activity across Agricultural Research Council. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
The agricultural research council (arc) is seeking quotations for the supply of one fully automatic, cabinet-style de-ionised water making machine for its BSL-3 laboratory in pretoria. The machine must produce high-purity double-distilled water for microbiology and molecular biology applications, with installation and user training included. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and comply with the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with specific goals for ownership by hdis, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
- Submit quotation via email to [email protected]. - Use official letterhead and sign the quotation. - Include completed and signed standard bidding documents (sbd) forms. - Include csd registration number and full csd report. - Indicate quotation validity period. - State delivery date. - Failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification. - Quotations must be in south african rand, inclusive of VAT and all costs (delivery, insurance, taxes). - NO price adjustments after submission. - Goods/services supplied only after receipt of a purchase order from arc. - Arc may benchmark prices and conduct due diligence.
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The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the sanas-accredited on-site calibration of two ph meters at the onderstepoort veterinary institute in pretoria. This tender is open to service providers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and evaluated under the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with 20 points available for specific goals such as HDI, women, youth, and disability ownership, as well as b-bbee status and smme promotion.
- Submit your written quotation via email to [email protected]. - Quotations must be on official letterhead and duly signed. - Include completed and signed standard bidding documents (sbd) forms with your quotation. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. - Include your csd registration number and full csd report. - Indicate the validity period of your quotation. - Indicate the delivery date. - Prices must be in south african rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc. - NO price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered after submission. - Goods/services will be supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from arc. - The arc reserves the right to do due diligence and benchmark prices.
The agricultural research council is inviting bidders to supply research consumables. The tender is open to any person or organization, and bidders must submit their bids with the required documentation, including declarations of employment and disclosure of relationships with the procuring institution. The council aims to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in the procurement process.
Bidders must submit their bids with the required documentation, including a declaration of employment by an organ of state and disclosure of relationships with the procuring institution. Failure to disclose all required information may lead to disqualification.
This tender from the agricultural research council (arc) seeks a qualified contractor to supply, deliver, and install a renewable green energy (solar-powered) borehole water pumping system at a site in the eastern cape. The scope includes a 150m deep borehole, water testing, solar modules, pump, electrical work, and associated infrastructure. The successful bidder will be responsible for the full installation, commissioning, and training of the farmer.
- Submit your written quotation by email to [email protected]. - The closing date and time are as stated in the tender record; ensure your submission is received before the deadline. - Include your csd registration number and full csd report with your bid proposal. - Complete and sign all standard bidding documents (sbd) forms included in the bid document. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. - Submit your quotation on official letterhead, duly signed. - Indicate the validity period of your quotation. - State the delivery date in your quotation. - Clearly state the warranty period and extent for the goods quoted. - If services are required, submit documentation of relevant experience. - The arc reserves the right to do due diligence on quotations and to benchmark prices quoted. - The arc may require you to substantiate any preference claims at any time. - Ensure you are not listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers.
This tender from the agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply, delivery, and installation of a flat roof shade net structure, mini tunnels, and automated irrigation systems at the arc addo research station in the eastern cape. The facility will be used for medicinal plant cultivation, and the scope includes construction, irrigation, and security systems. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing and provide pricing for specified items.
- Submit a completed quotation with pricing for all items listed in the pricing schedule. - Attend the compulsory site briefing (date/time/venue to be confirmed) to discuss pipe sizes for connecting the irrigation systems. - Ensure all technical specifications are met, including materials and installation methods. - The document does not specify a submission address or required forms beyond the pricing schedule. - Failure to comply with specifications may lead to disqualification.
The agricultural research council (arc) is seeking written quotations for the leasing of office accommodation premises in bloemfontein, free state. This request for quotation (RFQ api01req007857) is for one unit of office space, with detailed requirements outlined in the attached terms of reference. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations before the closing date of 14 august 2026 at 10:00.
Submit a written quotation to the agricultural research council (arc) as per the attached terms of reference (tor). Ensure the quotation is submitted before the closing date and time. The RFQ number must be referenced. The submission address is: arc-ap old olifant road, pretoria. Note that a compulsory site briefing may be required (see important dates).
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply of four clostridium fa conjugates (10ml each) for research use at the onderstepoort veterinary institute. Bidders must be registered on the csd, submit completed sbd forms, and comply with the 80/20 preferential procurement system. The closing date is 12 august 2026 at 11:00.
- Submit a written quotation to the agricultural research council (arc) as per the attached terms of reference (tor). - Email your quotation to [email protected] (As per instructions in the email or advert). - Complete and sign the attached revised sbd4 form. - Include the csd registration number and full csd report with your bid proposal. - Complete and sign all standard bidding documents (sbd) forms included in the bid document; failure to do so may result in disqualification. - Submit your quotation on official letterhead, duly signed. - Indicate the validity period of your quotation. - Indicate the delivery date for the goods. - Clearly state warranty particulars (period and extent) for the goods quoted. - If services are required, submit documentation of relevant experience. - Goods/services will only be supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from arc. - NO price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. - Arc reserves the right to accept or reject special terms and conditions, conduct due diligence, and benchmark prices. - The general conditions of contract issued by national treasury and the arc supply chain management code of conduct apply.
The agricultural research council (arc) in gauteng is seeking a qualified service provider to calibrate two roche lc480 real-time pcr machines. The calibration must be performed at specified temperature points (40°c, 55°c, 65°c, and 95°c) and the service provider must be sanas accredited.
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The agricultural research council (arc) is requesting quotations for the supply of prepared media. This tender focuses on integrity and transparency, requiring bidders to complete the bidder's disclosure form (sbd 4) to ensure compliance with south african procurement regulations. The closing date is 12 august 2026.
- Complete and submit the bidder's disclosure form (sbd 4 - annexure a) as part of the bid. - Ensure all required particulars are provided where declarations are answered yes. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to all directors will lead to disqualification. - The bid must be submitted before the closing date and time. - Any false declaration will result in disqualification. - Bids must be prepared independently and without collusion with competitors. - Do not disclose bid terms to competitors before bid opening or award. - NO involvement in drafting specifications or terms of reference for this bid. - Suspicious bids will be reported to the competition commission and may lead to penalties or restriction from state business for up to 10 years.
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the sanas validation, decontamination, and documentation of five biohazard cabinets and one fume hood at the onderstepoort veterinary institute in pretoria. This tender is for suppliers with relevant experience in laboratory equipment calibration and validation, and requires compliance with csd registration and sbd forms.
- Submit a written quotation to the agricultural research council (arc) as per the attached terms of reference (tor). - Email your quotation to [email protected] (As per instructions in the email or advert). - Complete and sign the revised sbd4 form and return IT with your quotation. - Complete and sign the sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form and return IT with your quotation. - Include your csd registration number and full csd report with your bid proposal. - Submit your quotation on official letterhead, duly signed. - Indicate the validity period of your quotation. - Indicate the delivery date for the goods/services. - Clearly state warranty particulars (period and extent) for goods quoted. - For services, submit documentation of relevant experience. - Failure to sign and return the sbd forms may result in disqualification. - Goods/services will only be supplied/rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from arc. - NO compulsory site briefing is required.
The agricultural research council is seeking quotations for on-site calibration of a ph meter. This tender is for suppliers capable of providing calibration services at the council's location in gauteng. Bidders must complete and submit the sbd 4 bidder's disclosure form as part of their quotation.
Complete and sign the sbd 4 bidder's disclosure form. Submit IT as part of the quotation. Failure to disclose all required information (e.g., Csd-registered companies linked to directors) will lead to disqualification.
The agricultural research council (arc) is seeking a sanas-accredited service provider to calibrate turbo vap units at 40, 50, and 60 degrees celsius, including travel/callout charges, for delivery to the onderstepoort veterinary institute in pretoria. This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to bidders registered on the central supplier database (csd) and will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals such as HDI, women, youth, and disability ownership, as well as b-bbee status and smme promotion.
- Submit quotation via email to [email protected]. - Quotation must be on official letterhead and duly signed. - Include completed and signed standard bidding documents (sbd) forms. - Include csd registration number and full csd report. - Indicate validity period of quotation. - Indicate delivery date. - Prices in south african rand, inclusive of VAT and all costs (delivery, insurance, taxes). - NO price adjustments after submission. - Failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification.
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the sanas-accredited calibration of two autoclaves at 121°c and 134°c, to be delivered to the onderstepoort veterinary institute in pretoria. This RFQ is open to service providers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and uses the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals such as HDI, women, youth, and pwd ownership.
- Submit your written quotation via email to [email protected]. - Use official letterhead and ensure the quotation is duly signed. - Include completed and signed standard bidding documents (sbd) forms with your quotation. - Include your csd registration number and full csd report. - Indicate the validity period of your quotation. - State the delivery date in your quotation. - Failure to submit all required documents may lead to disqualification. - Service provider must be sanas accredited.
The agricultural research council (arc) is seeking a supplier to supply, deliver, and offload live boschveld chickens (320 hens and 40 roosters, 16 weeks old) to its animal nutrition and products facility in pretoria. The tender includes strict animal health, quarantine, and transportation requirements, and evaluation follows the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
- Submit quotation via email to [email protected]. - Include full csd report, valid tax pin certificate, and b-bbee certificate. - Complete and sign all standard bidding documents (sbd) forms, including sbd 4 and sbd 6.1. - Provide at least 1 contactable reference letter for successful supply/delivery of livestock (not older than 6 years in south africa). - Provide a detailed minimum 4-week quarantine plan (shelter, feed/fodder, healthcare). - Provide a detailed transportation plan with images of vehicles. - Complete appendix b (veterinary health certificate). - Quotation must be on official letterhead, signed, and indicate validity period and delivery date. - Prices in south african rand, inclusive of VAT and all costs (delivery, insurance, taxes). - Failure to submit mandatory documents will result in disqualification.
The agricultural research council (arc) is requesting quotations for the supply and delivery of farming equipment, including secateurs, a petrol soil tiler, and a petrol brush cutter, to clarkson heuningbos in the eastern cape. This tender is for suppliers who can provide the specified equipment and deliver IT to the given address, with evaluation based on the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
- Submit a written quotation to the agricultural research council (arc) as per the attached terms of reference (tor). - Quotation must be submitted via email to [email protected] (As stated in the document). - Submission must be received by the closing date and time: 12/08/2026 at 11:00 AM. - complete the specification list, ticking 'yes' or 'NO' for each item; if 'NO', indicate the deviation. - Include a datasheet/catalogue of the machinery you are quoting for. - Quotation must be on official letterhead and duly signed. - Indicate the validity period of the quotation. - Indicate the delivery date. - Complete and sign all standard bidding documents (sbd forms) including sbd 4 and sbd 6.1; Failure to do so may result in disqualification. - Submit the following with the bid: company registration documents (ck certificate), completed specification list, valid BEE certificate, valid tax pin, csd registration number and full csd report. - Ensure you are not listed on the register for tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers. - Goods/services will only be supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from the arc. - The arc reserves the right to do due diligence on quotations and to benchmark prices quoted.
The agricultural research council (arc) is seeking service providers to evaluate and commercialise its newly developed sweet potato varieties, which offer improved wilt tolerance, dry matter content, keeping ability, root quality and agro-processing suitability. The appointed provider will manage multiplication, evaluation and commercialisation, with the potential to later enter a licensing agreement. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory briefing session on 26 august 2026, which bidders must attend to avoid disqualification.
Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] Before the closing date and time. The proposal must not exceed 10 pages, with the company profile attached as an annexure. Bidders must complete and sign all standard bidding documents, including sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure). Failure to submit any required document will lead to disqualification.
The agricultural research council (arc) invites bids to appoint a panel of internal audit service providers on an as-and-when-required basis for a five-year period. The panel will provide internal audit services across three categories: risk-based audits, consulting services, and ICT audits, to support the arc's national operations. This tender is aimed at qualified audit firms with experience in the public sector.
• Submission is electronic only via the purco SA website at https://purcosa.co.za/. NO physical, email or fax submissions accepted. • Deadline: 28 august 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be considered. • You must purchase the tender document for a non-refundable fee of r1,150.00 (VAT included) from the purco SA website. • Use the username and password of the person who purchased the document to log in and submit. • Submit the complete bid document, including all attachments, sbd forms, and the master bid document completed, initialled, and signed. • Submit the excel pricing schedule (annexure 1) and completed sbd 3.3 In the pricing section online. • Bid offer must be on official company letterhead with detailed costing in south african rand (ZAR). NO price adjustments after closure. • NO draft submissions accepted; only final submissions will be evaluated. • Proposals must remain valid for 180 days after submission.
The agricultural research council (arc) at the onderstepoort veterinary institute requires the service and calibration of one multiskan ex microplate absorbance reader, with delivery to 100 old soutpan road, onderstepoort, pretoria. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit a written quotation by email before the closing date of 12 august 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential requirement is that the quotation must be submitted with the full csd report and signed sbd forms, as failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
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The agricultural research council requires servicing of a laboratory liquid handling instrument, including precision checks and repairs to aspiration, height, optical sensors, and motors, as well as verification of aspirate and dispense volumes at specified microlitre levels. Bidders must be able to perform the full scope of mechanical and optical checks and repairs on the instrument. The most consequential requirement is the verification of aspirate and dispense volumes across 11 specified volumes from 200 to 1500 microlitres.
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Market analysis for Agricultural Research Council
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