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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1134 Park Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165341
The agricultural research council (arc) is appointing a panel of up to 20 labour relations experts to provide services including chairing disciplinary hearings, conducting workplace investigations, and advisory services for a period of three years. Bidders must attend a compulsory online briefing session on 25 august 2026 and hold professional registration with sabpp or saslaw. The evaluation uses a four-phase process with a minimum 60% functionality score required to proceed to price and BBBEE evaluation.
Compulsory briefing session: Attend the online MS Teams briefing on 25 August 2026, 11:00-13:00. Proof of attendance is mandatory.
Professional registration: Submit certified proof of registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) or the South African Society for Labour Law (SASLAW).
Minimum qualifications and experience: Bidders must have at least a National Diploma in Labour Relations (or higher) and relevant experience in chairing hearings and conducting investigations. Points are awarded for higher qualifications and more years of experience.
Functionality threshold: Achieve a minimum of 60% out of 100% on functionality criteria to be considered further. Functionality is scored on individual experience (50 points), qualifications (10 points), and professional experience (40 points).
Submission requirements: Submit bids electronically on https://purcosa.co.za by 23 September 2026 at 11:00. Include all SBD forms (SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1), a valid CSD report, SARS tax PIN, BBBEE certificate, and completed pricing schedule (Annexure 1). No physical, email, or fax submissions accepted.
Non-refundable fee: Purchase the tender document for R1,150 (VAT included) from the PURCO SA website before submitting.
Price and BBBEE: The 80/20 preference point system applies (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals including ownership by HDIs, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and B-BBEE status level).
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/334152678937121?p=djaj7PG6OsZQNiq60z Meeting ID: 334 152 678 937 12
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Kindly note that NO e-mail or physical submissions will be accepted. Click on this link for submission guide: https://purcosa.co.za/online-tender-submissions-guide
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12 Aug
2026
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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.
Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is seeking to appoint a panel of up to twenty experienced Labour Relations experts to provide specialised services for a period of three years. The successful bidder will be required to chair complex disciplinary hearings, conduct workplace investigations, and provide advisory services.
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The Agricultural Research Council invites suitably qualified and experienced service providers to submit bid proposals for the appointment for the Labour Relations Panel bid for a period of three years.
Important Dates
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER){"closingDate":"23 September 2026","closingTime":"11:00 am","briefingSession":"{"date":"25 August 2026","time":"11:00am - 13:00pm","venue":"Online (MS Teams)","is_compulsory":true}"}
Briefing Session
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)Date: 25 August 2026 Compulsory, Time: 11:00am – 13:00pm Online (MS Teams), Information Briefing session link: Join: Session https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/334152678937121?p=djaj7PG6OsZQNiq60z
Contact Information
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Ms Fisokuhle Dlamini","email":"[email protected]","phone":"011 545 0940","department":"Procurement Officer, PURCO SA"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit their bids electronically on https://purcosa.co.za/. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, and the bid price must be for the duration of the project, including escalations.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)This bid will be evaluated in Four-Phases: Phase 1: Compliance with administrative requirements, Phase 2: Compliance to the Mandatory, Phase 3: Functionality Criteria, and Phase 4: PPPFA (Price and BBBEE points). The minimum score to be achieved on functionality is 60%. Bids that do not obtain the minimum score of 60% out of 100% for functionality will be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)The successful bidder(s) will be required to: Chair complex disciplinary hearings, grievance proceedings, incompatibility, and incapacity cases. Conduct workplace investigations into complaints, misconduct allegations, harassment (including sexual harassment), and other employee relations issues.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdfCandidate Labour Relations Professional Qualifications Submit – certified copies of qualifications (Technical capability) Minimum of LLB PLUS Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law = 5 Points. Detailed CV with Contactable Reference and indicating 40 number of years of relevant experience.
Quality Management
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdfThe ARC reserves the right to conduct a site inspection of the premises of the recommended service provider and/or the recommended service provider’s clients at any given time.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)Tenderers shall indicate the basis on which the services will be charged. In this regard the following information shall be provided: Where a Tenderer lacks in-house expertise and may have to outsource certain services, the detail and basis of charges of any such service that may be required must be outlined.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations, and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS. Bidders must also comply with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, and meet the minimum requirements for experience and qualifications as specified in the tender document.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)80 points will be allocated to price, and 20 points will be allocated to the B-BBEE as per the Level of contribution. The ARC shall evaluate bids that comply with the specifications as stipulated in this bid and reserves the right to exclude any proposal that does not meet the requirements.
Health & Safety
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdfProtecting personal information is important to the Agricultural Research Council and the environment. To do so, the ARC follows general principles in accordance with applicable privacy Laws and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Contractual Terms
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdfThe successful bidder shall not take more than three (3) months from date of Bid award unless otherwise indicated and agreed between the successful Bidder and the ARC. The Service Provider shall be available for consultation with the ARC representative.
Requirements
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)Bidders are required to ensure that the completed document with all attachments is submitted on or before the closing date of the tender. Bid offer to be submitted on the official company letterhead, and detailed costing must be stipulated.
Section
Source: Bid Document for the appointment of Labour Relations Panel Bid for a Period of three years ARC670320262.pdf (TENDER)Any tender documentation-related enquiries arising from this request must be forwarded to both: Ms Fisokuhle Dlamini, Procurement Officer, PURCO SA, E-mail: [email protected] and Ms Elelwani Muhanelwa, Supply Chain Management, ARC, E-mail: [email protected]
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1134 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
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