Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Old Olifantsfontein Road - Irene - Irene - 0062
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175815
The agricultural research council requires a service provider to unblock and clear bridge water crossings at its animal nutrition and products site in pretoria, restoring water flow and ensuring proper drainage. The contract is a request for quotation evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with a compulsory site briefing and a mandatory CIDB grade 2ce or higher. Bidders must be registered on the csd and submit all required forms and documentation by the closing deadline.
Compulsory site briefing: 29 October 2026 at 11:00 at ARC-AP, Old Olifant Road, Farm Section, Pretoria. Attendance is mandatory.
Closing: 6 November 2026 at 10:00. Submit quotation by email to [email protected].
CIDB: Must hold Grade 2CE or higher. Proof must be submitted.
CSD: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database. Include CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid.
Returnable forms: Completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must accompany the quotation. Failure to return signed SBD forms may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation: 80/20 system – price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: HDI ownership 51%+ (6 pts), women 51%+ (4 pts), youth 51%+ (4 pts), PwD 51%+ (2 pts), B-BBEE Level 1-4 (2 pts), SMME promotion (2 pts). Only bidders claiming specific goals are scored on the 20 points; proof must be submitted.
Quotation must be on official letterhead, signed, state validity period and delivery date, and include warranty particulars. Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance and taxes.
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Date & Time
Friday, 06 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
ARC-AP FARM SECTION
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
CIDB requirements: grade 2ce or higher
Categories
Request for Quotation
Old Olifantsfontein Road - Irene - Irene - 0062
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Description
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf27 Oct
2026
Tender Published
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06 Nov
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
API01REQ008149.pdf
Appointment of a service provider to unblock and clear bridge water crossings at the ARC-Animal Nutrition and Products (API) farm in Pretoria, restoring water flow and proper drainage.
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The service involves unblocking and clearing bridge water crossings to restore water flow and ensure proper drainage. Only bidders registered on the CSD are considered. Bidders must submit a written quotation to the ARC per the terms of reference.
Important Dates
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 10:00
Compulsory site briefing: 29 October 2026 at 11:00
Venue: ARC-AP, Old Olifant Road, Farm Section, Pretoria
Contact Information
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries
Service/Delivery address:
ARC - Animal Nutrition and Products
ARC-AP, Old Olifant Road
Pretoria
Submission Guidelines
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Quotation must be submitted on official letterhead and signed.
Quotation must indicate validity period and delivery date.
Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be returned with the quotation; failure to do so may lead to disqualification.
Returnable forms:
Quote must be emailed per instructions in the email or advert.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation applies the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points), for requirements valued from R2,000 to below R50,000,000 including VAT.
The lowest acceptable price scores 80 points; specific goals score up to 20 points.
Specific goals and points (80/20):
Only bidders that claim specific goals will be considered for scoring on the 20 points.
Bidders must submit proof of specific goal claims with the bid; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed.
Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Unblock and clear bridge water crossings to restore water flow and ensure proper drainage.
Delivery address: ARC-AP, Old Olifant Road, Pretoria.
Services must be rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC.
Delivery date must be stated in the quotation.
Warranty particulars (period and extent) must be clearly stated.
Financial Requirements
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and include VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes.
No price adjustments or amendments of delivery particulars will be considered.
The ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices quoted.
Compliance Requirements
Source: API01REQ008149.pdf (RFQ)CIDB: Grade 2CE or higher (mandatory).
CSD: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid.
B-BBEE: Claim points via SBD 6.1; proof of specific goals (HDI, women, youth, PwD ownership 51%+, B-BBEE Level 1-4) required.
SBD forms must be signed and returned.
General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply.
ARC Supply Chain Management code of conduct applies.
Contractual Terms
Source: API01REQ008149.pdfThe supplier accepts full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of the goods/services quoted.
The ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms and conditions.
Goods/services supplied only upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC.
National Treasury General Conditions of Contract and ARC SCM code of conduct apply.
Section
Source: API01REQ008149.pdfThe 80/20 preference point system applies. Price scores 80 points, specific goals score 20 points. Specific goals include ownership by HDIs, women, youth, and PwD at 51% or more, B-BBEE status level 1-4, and promotion of SMMEs. Only bidders that claim specific goals are considered for scoring on the 20 points.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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