Supply and implementation of power factor correction for energy management solutions at arc-onderstepoort veterinary institute (ovr-tad)

Scope: Provision of Power Factor Correction for Energy Management Solutions at ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVR-TAD), located at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.

• Closing date: 14 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Compulsory site inspection/briefing: 01 July 2026 at 10:00, venue: ARC OVR-TAD, 100 Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110.

• Enquiries: Barbara Kutumela, Supply Chain Management.
• Email: [email protected].
• Submission address: Email to [email protected].
• Delivery address: ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.

Submit a written quotation to the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) as per the attached Terms of Reference (TOR).

• Submission method: Email to [email protected].
• Required documents:
• Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms.
• CSD registration number and full CSD report.
• Quotation on official letterhead, duly signed.
• Proof of relevant experience (for service providers).
• Warranty/guarantee details (period and extent) for goods quoted.
• Delivery date must be indicated.
• Validity of quotation must be specified.
• Prices must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes.
• No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered.
• Failure to comply with SBD form requirements may result in disqualification.
• ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices and conduct due diligence.

Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must claim specific goals to be considered for 20 preference points. Must attend compulsory site inspection briefing. Must submit all required SBD forms signed. Prices must be in ZAR inclusive of VAT.

Scope: Supply and implementation of Power Factor Correction for Energy Management Solutions at ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVR-TAD).

• Delivery/rendering location: ARC-OVR-TAD, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
• Service providers must submit documentation proving relevant experience in similar projects.

• Pricing must be in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and all taxes.
• No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered after submission.
• Quotations must indicate validity period.
• Payment terms: Goods/services to be supplied/rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC.
• ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices quoted.

• Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Submit CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid.
• B-BBEE compliance: Points awarded for ownership by HDIs, Women, Youth, PwD, SMME status, B-BBEE Level 1-4, and RDP goals (see evaluation criteria for details).
• Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included.
• Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
• Disclosure form (SBD4) must be completed, including declarations on state employment, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in related enterprises.
• Fraudulent claims for preference points may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, cost recovery, and legal action.

Preference points (20) are awarded for specific goals as follows:

• Ownership by HDIs (51%+): 6 points.
• Ownership by Women (51%+): 4 points.
• Ownership by Youth (51%+): 4 points.
• Ownership by Persons with Disabilities (PwD) (51%+): 2 points.
• SMME Goals: 2 points.
• B-BBEE Status Level 1-4: 2 points.
• RDP Goals: 2 points.
• Proof/documentation is required to claim points. Failure to submit proof results in no points awarded.

• Validity period of quotations must be indicated.
• Prices must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes.
• No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered.
• Supplier is fully responsible for execution and fulfilment of goods/services.
• ARC reserves the right to accept or reject special terms and conditions.
• Goods/services to be supplied/rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC.
• General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury) apply.
• ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct applies.

• Submit a written quotation to ARC as per the Terms of Reference (TOR).
• Only CSD-registered bidders will be considered; include CSD number and full report.
• Completed and signed SBD forms must accompany the quotation.
• Email submissions to [email protected].
• Delivery/rendering address: ARC-OVR-TAD, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort.
• Warranty/guarantee details (period and extent) must be clearly stated.
• Service providers must submit proof of relevant experience.
• Quotations must be on official letterhead and signed.
• 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 SCM Code of Conduct apply.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).

• Price (80 points): Lowest acceptable price scores 80 points. Formula: Ps = 80
• (Pmin / Pt).
• Specific Goals (20 points): Points awarded for HDI ownership (51%+ = 6), Women ownership (51%+ = 4), Youth ownership (51%+ = 4), PwD ownership (51%+ = 2), SMME Goals (2), B-BBEE Level 1-4 (2), and RDP Goals (2).
• Total: 100 points. Only bidders claiming specific goals qualify for the 20 points.