Supply of primers and probes for agricultural research council - onderstepoort veterinary institute

Supply of research consumables: primers and probes for the Agricultural Research Council. Items include EAPRIMER BTV_IVI_F (sequence: TGGAYAAAGCRATGTCAAA), PRIMER BTV_IVI_R (sequence: ACRTCATCACGAAACGCTTC), and Probe BTV_IVI_P (sequence: ARGCTGCATTCGCATCGTACGC 3' BHQ-1TM) with specified quantities.

Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 11:00. No compulsory briefing session is specified.

Enquiries: Dineo Manzini, Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Research Council. Email: [email protected]. Submission and delivery address: ARC - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.

Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Required documents: CSD registration number and full CSD report, completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms (including SBD 4 and SBD 6.1), quotation on official letterhead and duly signed. Include: delivery date, validity period of quotation, warranty details for goods, and relevant experience documentation for services. Quotations must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and all taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered after submission. Failure to submit SBD forms or comply with requirements may result in disqualification. ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices and perform due diligence.

Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included in the bid document. Submission should be sent to [email protected].

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000 (inclusive of VAT). Price scores 80 points: lowest acceptable price (Pmin) scores 80, with other bids scored using the formula Ps = 80

• (Pmin / Pt). Specific goals score 20 points, allocated as follows: HDI ownership 51%+ (6 points), Women ownership 51%+ (4 points), Youth ownership 51%+ (4 points), Persons with Disabilities (PwD) ownership 51%+ (2 points), B-BBEE Level 1-4 (2 points), Promotion of SMMEs (2 points). Points are awarded based on proof submitted. Failure to submit required documentation results in zero points for specific goals. Mandatory requirements: CSD registration, submission of SBD forms and CSD report, compliance with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and no restrictions (e.g., not listed in Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers).

Supply primers and probes as specified: EAPRIMER BTV_IVI_F (quantity: 0.01, sequence: TGGAYAAAGCRATGTCAAA), PRIMER BTV_IVI_R (quantity: 0.01, sequence: ACRTCATCACGAAACGCTTC), Probe BTV_IVI_P (quantity: 0.01, sequence: ARGCTGCATTCGCATCGTACGC 3' BHQ-1TM). Deliver to ARC - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and all other taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered after submission. Quotations must indicate validity period and delivery date. Payment terms: goods/services supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC. Supplier is fully responsible for the execution and fulfilment of goods/services quoted.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms (including SBD 4 and SBD 6.1) must be submitted. Bidders must declare any conflicts of interest, relationships with state employees, or interests in related enterprises via the SBD 4 form. Fraudulent claims, non-compliance, or false declarations may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, or legal action. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury) and ARC Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply.

B-BBEE preference points (20 total) are awarded for specific goals: HDI ownership 51%+ (6 points), Women ownership 51%+ (4 points), Youth ownership 51%+ (4 points), PwD ownership 51%+ (2 points), B-BBEE Level 1-4 (2 points), Promotion of SMMEs (2 points). Bidders must claim points and provide proof. Failure to submit required documentation results in zero points for specific goals. The 80/20 system applies for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000 (inclusive of VAT).

Quotation validity period must be indicated. Prices are fixed in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes; no adjustments allowed. Supplier is fully responsible for execution and fulfilment of goods/services. ARC reserves the right to accept/reject special terms, benchmark prices, and perform due diligence. Goods/services 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.

Only CSD-registered bidders with full CSD reports and completed SBD forms will be considered. Quotations must include warranty details for goods and relevant experience documentation for services. ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices and perform due diligence. Fraudulent claims or non-compliance may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, or legal action.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD registration number and full report with the bid. Completed and signed SBD forms are mandatory. Quotations must be submitted on official letterhead, signed, and include delivery date and warranty details.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 system for tenders valued between R2,000 and R50,000,000 (inclusive of VAT). Price scores 80 points (lowest acceptable price = 80 points). Specific goals score 20 points, allocated as follows: HDI ownership 51%+ (6), Women ownership 51%+ (4), Youth ownership 51%+ (4), PwD ownership 51%+ (2), B-BBEE Level 1-4 (2), Promotion of SMMEs (2). Points are awarded based on proof submitted. The formula for price scoring is Ps = 80

• (Pmin / Pt), where Pmin is the lowest acceptable price and Pt is the tender price.