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
100 old Soutpan Road - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159299
The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the calibration of a labcon dca4s heating or digestion block at five temperature points. This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to csd-registered suppliers, with evaluation based on the 80/20 preference point system, including b-bbee and ownership criteria.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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None
Categories
Request for Quotation
100 old Soutpan Road - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0002
17 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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OVI01REQ004004.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is requesting quotations for the calibration of a specific heating/digestion block (Labcon DCA4S, Serial L28584) at five temperature points. The tender uses an 80/20 scoring system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) and requires bidders to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Submission is via email by 11:00 on 24 June 2026.
Median Estimate
R 770 615
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Description
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdfImportant Dates
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Briefing Session
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Contact Information
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Only bidders who claim specific goals will be considered for scoring on the 20 preference points. Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. The bidder must submit a disclosure (SBD4) confirming no conflicts of interest or collusion.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Contractual Terms
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdfSpecial Conditions
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdfRequirements
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdf (RFQ)Section
Source: OVI01REQ004004.pdfThese 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.
These rules are linked to the type of public body issuing this tender.
Act 71 of 2008
Relevant to governance and reporting obligations for state-owned companies and public entities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve professional consulting, advisory, research, feasibility, or management services.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2001
Relevant to financial services, audit, accounting, KYC and anti-money-laundering obligations.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve professional consulting, advisory, research, feasibility, or management services.
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
Nembanzheni Malindi
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
1
Last checked
17 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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