Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Old Olifantsfontein Road - Agricultural Research Council: Irene - Centurion - 0062
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158488
The agricultural research council (arc) in gauteng seeks a sanas-accredited service provider to calibrate a cattle scale with a 3000kg capacity and 1kg variance. This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to registered suppliers on the central supplier database (csd) and evaluates bids using the 80/20 preference point system.
Description
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdfRFQ for calibration of cattle scale: capacity 3000kg with variance of 1kg.
Categories
Request for Quotation
Old Olifantsfontein Road - Agricultural Research Council: Irene - Centurion - 0062
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API012605RFQ00000056.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Gauteng is requesting quotations for the calibration of a cattle scale with a capacity of 3000kg and a variance of 1kg. The service provider must be SANAS accredited, registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and comply with the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. The closing date for submissions is June 15, 2026, at 10:00 UTC.
Date & Time
Monday, 15 June 2026 - 10:00
Venue
null
09 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 920 000
Range
Based on General government tender averages. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Explore Our BlogImportant Dates
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 10:00. No compulsory briefing session mentioned.
Briefing Session
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)No compulsory site briefing session is specified. Special condition noted but no details provided.
Contact Information
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Risuna Mbiza, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: API - Animal Nutrition and Products, ARC-AP, Old Olifant Road, Pretoria.
Submission Guidelines
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.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, and proof of SANAS accreditation. Quotations must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and indicate validity period, delivery date, and warranty details. Failure to comply with SBD requirements may result in disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Required documents: Completed and signed SBD forms (including SBD6.1 for preference points and SBD4 for bidder’s disclosure), CSD registration number and full report, SANAS accreditation proof, official letterhead quotation with delivery date and warranty details.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory
Preferential
Disqualification
Technical Specifications
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Service required: Calibration of cattle scale with a capacity of 3000kg and variance of 1kg. Mandatory requirement: Service provider must be SANAS accredited. Delivery/rendering address: ARC-Institute at the above-mentioned address.
Pricing Schedule
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Quotation must include: price in ZAR (inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes), delivery date, and warranty details. Prices are fixed with no adjustments permitted.
Financial Requirements
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotation must indicate delivery date. Payment terms: Goods/services supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC.
Compliance Requirements
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: SANAS accreditation for service provider. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms required. B-BBEE: Points claimed for specific goals (HDI, Women, Youth, PwD ownership, B-BBEE Level 1-4, RDP Goals) require proof. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. Bidder’s disclosure form (SBD4) must be completed.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE points (20 total) are allocated for specific goals: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, RDP Goals: 2 points. Bidders must claim goals and submit proof (e.g., certificates, shareholder agreements). Failure to submit proof results in zero points for specific goals. ARC may require substantiation of claims at any time.
Contractual Terms
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdfGeneral Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply. ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct is applicable. Validity of quotations must be indicated. Prices are fixed in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. Supplier is responsible for proper execution and fulfillment. Contracts are subject to ARC’s right to accept or reject terms.
Special Conditions
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdfARC reserves the right to: accept or reject any special terms and conditions, do due diligence on quotations, and benchmark prices. Suppliers accept full responsibility for execution and fulfillment of goods/services. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotations must be valid for the specified period and include warranty details. Goods/services are supplied upon receipt of a purchase order.
Requirements
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Service provider must be SANAS accredited. Bidders must be registered on CSD and submit CSD registration number and full report. Completed and signed SBD forms are required. Bidder’s disclosure (SBD4) must be submitted, declaring no conflicts of interest, collusion, or prior involvement in drafting specifications. Bidders listed as Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
Section
Source: API012605RFQ00000056.pdfThe 80/20 preference point system applies for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000 (including VAT). Price scores 80 points (lowest acceptable price = 80 points). Specific goals score 20 points, with allocations as follows: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, RDP Goals: 2 points. Bidders must submit proof to claim points. Failure to submit proof results in zero points for specific goals.
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Organization
Agricultural Research CouncilContact Person
RISUNA MBIZA
Phone
021-809-3093
[email protected]
Address
1134 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
09 Jun 2026
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