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
ARC Nietvoorbij, R44 Klapmuts Road - CLOETESVILLE - Stellenbosch - 7600
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160955
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply and delivery of ramsey grapevine rootstock with foundation phytosanitary status (rooted plants) to arc nietvoorbij farm in stellenbosch. This tender is open to registered suppliers capable of sourcing plants from a vine improvement association (via)-accredited plant improvement organisation.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
ARC Nietvoorbij, R44 Klapmuts Road - CLOETESVILLE - Stellenbosch - 7600
02 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in the Western Cape invites quotations for the supply and delivery of Grapevine rootstock: Ramsey of Foundation phytosanitary status (rooted plants). The tender closes on 08 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Suppliers must comply with strict phytosanitary, administrative, and BEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) requirements.
Median Estimate
R 1 133 458
Range
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Description
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdfSupply and deliver Grapevine rootstock: Ramsey (rooted plants) with Foundation phytosanitary status. Delivery address: ARC Nietvoorbij Farm, Klapmuts Road (R44), Stellenbosch. Delivery costs must be included if the supplier is further than 150 km from Stellenbosch. For delivery/collection arrangements, contact Phyllis Burger at Tel: 021 809 3100 or [email protected].
Important Dates
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 08 July 2026 at 11:00. No compulsory site briefing.
Briefing Session
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)No compulsory site briefing. Source of plants must be from a Plant Improvement Organisation registered with the Vine Improvement Association (VIA).
Contact Information
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Phyllis Burger, Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 809 3100. Submission email: [email protected]. Delivery address: ARC Nietvoorbij Farm, Klapmuts Road (R44), Stellenbosch.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Submit a 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. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Delivery/collection arrangements: Contact Phyllis Burger at Tel: 021 809 3100 or [email protected].
Returnable Documents
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included in the bid. Quotations must be submitted on official letterhead and duly signed. Submit to [email protected]. Include CSD registration number and full CSD report.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory
Preferential
Technical Specifications
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver Grapevine rootstock: Ramsey (rooted plants) with Foundation phytosanitary status. Source of plants must be from a Plant Improvement Organisation registered with the Vine Improvement Association (VIA). Delivery costs must be included if the supplier is further than 150 km from Stellenbosch.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Where services are required, service providers must submit documentation pertaining to relevant experience. For goods, the particulars of the guarantee (period and extent of warranty) must be clearly stated.
Pricing Schedule
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must include: Item description (Grapevine rootstock: Ramsey, Foundation phytosanitary status), quantity, unit price, total price, delivery cost (if >150 km from Stellenbosch), subtotal, VAT, and grand total. All costs must be in ZAR and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes.
Financial Requirements
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments will be considered after submission. Quotations must include a breakdown: Item description (Grapevine rootstock: Ramsey), unit price, total price, delivery cost (if >150 km from Stellenbosch), subtotal, VAT, and grand total. Validity period of the quotation must be indicated. Warranty particulars (period and extent) must be clearly stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid. Bidders must claim specific goals to qualify for the 20 preference points. Completed SBD forms are mandatory. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury and ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must claim specific goals to qualify for 20 preference points. Points are allocated for: HDI Ownership (51%+): 6, Women Ownership (51%+): 4, Youth Ownership (51%+): 4, Persons with Disabilities Ownership (51%+): 2, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2, Promotion of SMMEs: 2. Proof/documentation is required to substantiate claims. Failure to submit proof will result in no points awarded. The Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 apply.
Contractual Terms
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdfQuotation validity period must be indicated. Prices must be in ZAR and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Supplier accepts full responsibility for execution and fulfillment. ARC reserves the right to accept/reject special terms, do due diligence, and benchmark prices. Goods/services must be supplied upon receipt of a purchase order. General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury) and ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply. SBD forms must be signed and returned; failure to comply may result in disqualification. Quotation must indicate delivery date.
Requirements
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdf (RFQ)Comply with specifications. Bidders must indicate compliance (Yes/No) and specify deviations if any. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered; include CSD registration number and full report. Bidders must claim specific goals for 20 preference points. Completed and signed SBD forms must be included. Quotations must be on official letterhead and signed. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
Section
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER GRAPEVINE ROOT STOCK.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000 (including VAT). Price accounts for 80 points (lowest acceptable price scores 80). Specific goals account for 20 points, with points allocated as follows: HDI Ownership (51%+): 6, Women Ownership (51%+): 4, Youth Ownership (51%+): 4, Persons with Disabilities Ownership (51%+): 2, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2, Promotion of SMMEs: 2. Bidders must submit proof/documentation to claim points. Failure to submit proof will result in no points awarded for specific goals.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Agricultural Research CouncilContact Person
Phyllis Burger
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
02 Jul 2026
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