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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Old Olifantsfontein Road - ARC-Irene Campus Irene - Centurion - 0062
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158835
The agricultural research council (arc) seeks quotations for catering services at five events across free state municipalities (phumelela and dihlabeng) from 22β26 june 2026, serving 80β90 attendees per event. Suppliers must hold a valid certificate of acceptability (coa) and meet strict compliance, submission, and b-bbee criteria.
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Description
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdfRe-advertised tender for catering services in Free State. Mandatory requirement: Certificate of Acceptability (COA).
Important Dates
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 17 June 2026 at 10:00. Compulsory site briefing is required but no date, time, or venue is specified in the document.
Briefing Session
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site briefing is required. Details (date, time, venue) are not specified in the document.
Contact Information
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Risuna Mbiza, Supply Chain Management. Email: [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Include: CSD registration number and full CSD report, completed and signed SBD forms, and quotation on official letterhead. Warranty/guarantee details and delivery date must be specified. Failure to submit SBD forms may result in disqualification. Compulsory site briefing is required. Delivery address: ARC - Animal Nutrition and Products, ARC-AP Old Olifant Road, Pretoria.
Returnable Documents
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included in the bid. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Submit to [email protected].
Evaluation Criteria
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system 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: HDI ownership (51%+ = 6 points), Women ownership (51%+ = 4 points), Youth ownership (51%+ = 4 points), Persons with Disabilities ownership (51%+ = 2 points), B-BBEE Level 1-4 = 2 points, RDP Goals = 2 points. Total: 100 points. Proof of claims is mandatory; failure to submit proof forfeits specific goal points. Mandatory requirements: CSD registration, valid Certificate of Acceptability (COA), completed SBD forms, and compliance with South African tax and legal requirements. Disqualifications: Failure to submit CSD registration or COA, incomplete or unsigned SBD forms, false or fraudulent claims for preference points, listing in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Technical Specifications
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Provide catering services for events in Free State. Mandatory requirement: Certificate of Acceptability (COA). Menu includes: Pap & Rice, Chicken Drumsticks, Beef Stew, Gravy, 1 Veggie, 1 Salad, 80-90 soft drinks, and 80-90 still water per event. Events are scheduled as follows: Warden, Phumelela Municipality (22 June 2026, 80 people), Vrede, Phumelela Municipality (23 June 2026, 80 people), Harrismith, Phumelela Municipality (24 June 2026, 80 people), Bethlehem, Dihlabeng Municipality (25 June 2026, 90 people), Paul Roux, Dihlabeng Municipality (26 June 2026, 80 people). Lunch time: 12:00 for all events.
Financial Requirements
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Prices must be in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments or amendments will be considered. Validity period of quotation must be indicated. Payment terms: goods/services supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC. Supplier is fully responsible for execution and fulfillment. ARC reserves the right to reject special terms, benchmark prices, and conduct due diligence.
Compliance Requirements
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Certificate of Acceptability (COA). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms are required. Quotations must be on official letterhead and signed. B-BBEE Level 1-4 preferred (2 points for specific goals). General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury) and ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. Documentary proof is mandatory for B-BBEE and specific goal claims.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE specific goals are required for scoring on 20 points under the 80/20 principle. Points are allocated for: HDI ownership (51%+ = 6 points), Women ownership (51%+ = 4 points), Youth ownership (51%+ = 4 points), Persons with Disabilities ownership (51%+ = 2 points), B-BBEE Level 1-4 = 2 points, RDP Goals = 2 points. Documentary proof is mandatory to claim points.
Contractual Terms
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdfQuotation validity period must be indicated. Prices are fixed in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxesβno adjustments allowed. Supplier is fully responsible for execution and fulfillment. ARC reserves the right to reject special terms, benchmark prices, and conduct due diligence. Goods/services supplied upon receipt of a purchase order. General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury) and ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply. Delivery date must be specified in the quotation.
Special Conditions
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdfCompulsory site briefing is required. Submit written quotation per the attached Terms of Reference (TOR). Delivery address: ARC - Animal Nutrition and Products, ARC-AP Old Olifant Road, Pretoria.
Requirements
Source: API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirement: Certificate of Acceptability (COA). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit CSD registration number and full report. Completed and signed SBD forms are required. Quotations must be on official letterhead and signed.
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Request for Quotation
Old Olifantsfontein Road - ARC-Irene Campus Irene - Centurion - 0062
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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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 40 of 2000
Relevant where meat products, meat handling or abattoir certification may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
API012606RFQ00000015 (2).pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is requesting quotations for catering services across multiple venues in the Free State (Warden, Vrede, Harrismith, Bethlehem, and Paul Roux) from June 22 to June 26, 2026. The tender requires a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) and targets suppliers registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals (e.g., HDI, women, youth, or PwD ownership, BEE status). Each event serves 80β90 attendees with a standardized menu (pap & rice, chicken, beef stew, veggies, salad, drinks). Quotations must include SBD forms, CSD registration, and proof of compliance with administrative and technical requirements.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 10:00
Venue
null
11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
11 Jun 2026
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Data conflicts
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