The agricultural research council (arc) in gauteng is seeking a qualified service provider to calibrate two roche lc480 real-time pcr machines. The calibration must be performed at specified temperature points (40°c, 55°c, 65°c, and 95°c) and the service provider must be sanas accredited.
Key Requirements
Must be SANAS accredited.
Calibrate two Roche LC480 real-time PCR machines with serial numbers 1166 and 21199.
Calibration must be performed at 40°C, 55°C, 65°C, and 95°C.
Submit a quotation for the calibration service.
Ensure compliance with the technical specifications provided.
Note the closing date: 11 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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This tender from the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) seeks a supplier for the SANAS calibration of two Roche LC480 real-time PCR machines at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute. The calibration must be performed at specified temperatures (40°C, 55°C, 65°C, and 95°C) for each machine. The evaluation will follow the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (ownership by HDIs, women, youth, PwD, BEE status, and promotion of SMMEs). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit all required documentation.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Gauteng is seeking a SANAS-accredited service provider to calibrate two Roche LC480 real-time PCR machines (serial numbers 1166 and 21199) at specified temperatures (40°C, 55°C, 65°C, and 95°C). The tender closes on August 11, 2026.
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Evaluation Criteria
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SANAS accreditation is mandatory. No other eligibility criteria are explicitly stated in the document.
Technical Specifications
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Calibrate two Roche LC480 real-time PCR machines:
Serial number 1166
Serial number 21199
Calibration temperature points required: 40°C, 55°C, 65°C, and 95°C.
Service provider must be SANAS accredited.
Compliance Requirements
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SANAS accreditation required for the service provider.
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Description
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf
The RFQ is for SANAS calibration of two Roche LC480 real-time PCR machines (serial numbers 1166 and 21199) at specified temperatures (40°C, 55°C, 65°C, 95°C).
The service is to be delivered to the ARC – Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
The RFQ number is OVI012607RFQ00000058.
Important Dates
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 11 August 2026, 11:00.
No briefing session or site visit dates are specified in the document.
Delivery address: ARC – Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Submit a written quotation to the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) as per the terms of reference (TOR) or attached specifications.
Email the quotation to [email protected] (as per the instructions in the email or advert).
Include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid proposal.
Complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms included in the bid document (e.g., SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and return them with the quotation.
Submit the quotation on official letterhead, duly signed.
Indicate the validity period of the quotation.
Indicate the delivery date for the goods/services.
Clearly state warranty particulars (period and extent) for goods; for services, submit documentation of relevant experience.
Failure to comply with submission requirements may result in disqualification.
Quotations must be submitted before the closing date and time (11:00 on 11 August 2026).
The ARC reserves the right to conduct due diligence on quotations and to benchmark prices quoted.
Goods/services will only be supplied/rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC.
Returnable Documents
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) form.
Complete and sign SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
Include CSD registration number and full CSD report.
Submit quotation on official letterhead, duly signed.
Indicate validity period and delivery date.
Provide warranty particulars and relevant experience documentation for services.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system (for quotations with a rand value from R2,000 to below R50,000,000 including VAT).
Price: lowest acceptable price scores 80 points.
Specific goals: maximum 20 points, allocated as per the table below (only bidders claiming specific goals are considered for these points):
Ownership by HDIs (51%+): 6 points
Ownership by Women (51%+): 4 points
Ownership by Youth (51%+): 4 points
Ownership by PwD (51%+): 2 points
BEE Status Level 1-4: 2 points
RDP Goals – Promotion of SMMEs: 2 points
Total points for price and specific goals = 100.
Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Bidders must not be employed by the state or have a conflict of interest as per the SBD 4 declaration.
Bidders claiming specific goals must provide supporting documentation to substantiate claims; failure to do so means preference points are not claimed.
The ARC reserves the right to verify any claims for preferences at any time.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: SANAS calibration of two Roche LC480 real-time PCR machines.
Machine 1: serial number 1166, calibrated at 40°C, 55°C, 65°C, and 95°C.
Machine 2: serial number 21199, calibrated at 40°C, 55°C, 65°C, and 95°C.
Quantity: 1 unit per machine (total 2 units).
The service must be delivered/rendered at the ARC – Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
The supplier must provide documentation of relevant experience for services.
The supplier must state warranty particulars for the calibration service.
Financial Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc.
No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered.
The 80/20 preference point system applies (for quotations with a rand value from R2,000 to below R50,000,000 including VAT).
No specific financial capacity, bonds, or guarantees are mentioned beyond warranty requirements.
Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – include CSD registration number and full CSD report.
Must complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms (e.g., SBD 4, SBD 6.1).
Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Must declare any employment by the state or conflict of interest as per SBD 4.
B-BBEE: Specific goals points are available for BEE Status Level 1-4 (2 points) and for ownership by HDIs, women, youth, and PwD (as per evaluation criteria).
Must comply with the General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury.
Must comply with the ARC supply chain management code of conduct.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
The 80/20 preference point system applies (for quotations with a rand value from R2,000 to below R50,000,000 including VAT).
Specific goals points are available for:
Ownership by HDIs (51%+): 6 points
Ownership by Women (51%+): 4 points
Ownership by Youth (51%+): 4 points
Ownership by PwD (51%+): 2 points
BEE Status Level 1-4: 2 points
RDP Goals – Promotion of SMMEs: 2 points
Bidders must complete the SBD 6.1 preference points claim form and provide supporting documentation to claim points.
Failure to submit proof/documentation for specific goals means preference points are not claimed.
The organ of state reserves the right to require substantiation of any preference claims.
Contractual Terms
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf
The supplier must clearly state warranty particulars (period and extent) for the goods/services.
For services, the supplier must submit documentation of relevant experience.
The validity of the quotation must be indicated.
Prices quoted must be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc.
No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered.
The supplier accepts full responsibility for proper execution and fulfilment of the goods/services.
ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms and conditions.
Goods/services will only be supplied/rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC.
The General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury are applicable.
The ARC supply chain management code of conduct is applicable.
Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be signed and returned; failure may lead to disqualification.
The quotation must indicate the delivery date.
ARC reserves the right to do due diligence on quotations and to benchmark prices.
Special Conditions
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf
The quotation must be submitted as per the instructions in the email or advert.
The quotation must be on official letterhead and duly signed.
The validity period of the quotation must be indicated.
Prices must be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc.
No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered.
The supplier accepts full responsibility for proper execution and fulfilment of the goods/services.
ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms and conditions.
Goods/services will only be supplied/rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC.
The General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury are applicable.
The ARC supply chain management code of conduct is applicable.
Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be signed and returned; failure may lead to disqualification.
The quotation must indicate the delivery date.
ARC reserves the right to do due diligence on quotations and to benchmark prices.
Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004379.pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – include CSD registration number and full CSD report.
Must complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms.
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