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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
100 Soutpan Road - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165748
The agricultural research council requires sucrose (saccharose) for density gradient ultracentrifugation, supplied as an off-white crystalline powder meeting strict quality specifications. Bidders must attach a certificate of analysis demonstrating compliance with the stated purity, ph, absorbance and enzyme-detection parameters.
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Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 11:00. No briefing or site visit date is stated.
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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)
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Specifications.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council seeks bids for the supply of research consumables, specifically sucrose (saccharose) for density gradient ultracentrifugation, with strict quality specifications including high purity and absence of nucleases and proteases. Bidders must provide a Certificate of Analysis as part of their submission.
OVI01REQ004460.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) seeks quotations for the supply of 12 kg of sucrose for density gradient ultracentrifugation, to be delivered to the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria. Bidders must submit a written quotation, a certificate of analysis, and complete the required administrative and preference forms.
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Briefing Session
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site briefing is indicated as a special condition, but no date, time, or venue is stated.
Contact Information
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Dineo Manzini, Supply Chain Management, email [email protected]. Submissions to the same email address.
Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Submit the written quotation by email to [email protected]. Quotations must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and include the CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms must accompany the quotation; failure to comply may result in disqualification. The quotation must indicate the delivery date and validity period. A certificate of Analysis must also be submitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). The lowest acceptable price scores 80 points. Specific goals and points: Ownership by HDIs 51%+ (6), Ownership by Women 51%+ (4), Ownership by Youth 51%+ (4), Ownership by PwD 51%+ (2), BEE Status Level 1-4 (2), RDP Goals Promotion of SMMEs (2). Only bidders claiming specific goals are considered for scoring on the 20 points. The ARC reserves the right to do due diligence and benchmark prices.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Supply of Sucrose for density gradient ultracentrifugation, 12 kg (1 EA). Delivery to ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria. A certificate of Analysis must be submitted with the quotation.
Financial Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc. No price adjustments will be considered. The quotation must state the validity period. The warranty period and extent must be clearly stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration is mandatory; include the CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms are required, including SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). B-BBEE status level 1-4 earns 2 specific goal points. The ARC supply chain management code of conduct applies.
Contractual Terms
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdfThe General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply. The ARC supply chain management code of conduct applies. Goods/services must be supplied upon receipt of a purchase order. The supplier accepts full responsibility for proper execution. The ARC may accept or reject special terms and conditions. No price adjustments are allowed. The ARC may do due diligence and benchmark prices.
Special Conditions
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdfA certificate of Analysis must be submitted. The warranty period and extent must be clearly stated. Quotation validity must be indicated. Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT and all costs. No price adjustments. Supplier accepts full responsibility. ARC may accept or reject special terms. Goods supplied upon receipt of purchase order. General Conditions of Contract and ARC SCM code of conduct apply. ARC may do due diligence and benchmark prices.
Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf (RFQ)Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered. Include CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms must be included. Submission by email to [email protected]. Quotes on official letterhead and duly signed. Quotation must indicate delivery date.
Section
Source: OVI01REQ004460.pdf80/20 preference point system. Price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals table: HDIs 51%+ (6), Women 51%+ (4), Youth 51%+ (4), PwD 51%+ (2), BEE Status Level 1-4 (2), RDP Goals Promotion of SMMEs (2). Only bidders claiming specific goals are considered for scoring on the 20 points.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specifications.pdf (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: Specifications.pdf (unknown)Sucrose (Saccharose) for density gradient ultracentrifugation must meet the following quality parameters:
A Certificate of Analysis must be attached.
Quality Management
Source: Specifications.pdf (unknown)Sucrose (Saccharose) for density gradient ultracentrifugation must meet the following quality parameters:
A Certificate of Analysis must be attached.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Specifications.pdf (unknown)No specific requirements found
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