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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-165827
The agricultural research council (arc) requires the supply of 5 units of tryptose phosphate broth powder (10 kg each) for delivery to the onderstepoort veterinary institute in pretoria. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit a signed quotation with all required sbd forms by email. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with price accounting for 80 points and specific goals for 20 points.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and full CSD report with the quotation.
Quotations must be submitted by email to [email protected] before the closing time of 11:00 on 24 August 2026.
Quotations must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and include the validity period and delivery date.
All Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms, including SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), must be completed and signed; failure to do so may lead to disqualification.
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand inclusive of VAT and all costs (delivery, insurance, taxes); no price adjustments will be considered.
The 80/20 preference point system applies: price scores 80 points, and specific goals score up to 20 points (HDI ownership 51%+ = 6, women 51%+ = 4, youth 51%+ = 4, PwD 51%+ = 2, BEE Level 1-4 = 2, SMME promotion = 2).
Delivery must be made to the ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, upon receipt of a purchase order.
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Date & Time
Monday, 24 August 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
100 Soutpan Road - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
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Description
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf17 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Aug
2026
Closing Date
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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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OVI01REQ004471.pdf
Procurement of 5 units (each 10 kg) of Tryptose Phosphate broth powder for the Agricultural Research Council's Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria, Gauteng. Bidders must submit written quotations by email, with evaluation under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
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Supply of research consumables: Tryptose Phosphate broth powder, 10 kg, quantity 5.00 EA, delivered to ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute.
Important Dates
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 11:00. A compulsory site briefing is a special condition; no date or venue provided.
Contact Information
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Dineo Manzini, Supply Chain Management, email [email protected]. Submissions to the same email.
Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be emailed to [email protected]. Include the CSD registration number and full CSD report. Submit on official letterhead, duly signed, with validity period and delivery date indicated. All SBD forms must be signed and returned; failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)80/20 preference point system applies (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points). Lowest acceptable price scores 80 points. Specific goals: Ownership by HDIs 51%+ (6 points), Ownership by Women 51%+ (4), Ownership by Youth 51%+ (4), Ownership by PwD 51%+ (2), BEE Status Level 1-4 (2), Promotion of SMMEs (2). Only bidders claiming specific goals will be scored on those points.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Supply Tryptose Phosphate broth powder, 10 kg, quantity 5.00 EA. Delivery to ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
Pricing Schedule
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Pricing for Tryptose Phosphate broth powder, 10 kg, quantity 5.00 EA. Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT and all costs.
Financial Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Prices in South African Rand inclusive of VAT and all costs (delivery, insurance, taxes). No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotations must indicate validity period and delivery date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD registration number and full CSD report. B-BBEE status level 1-4 qualifies for 2 points. SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed and signed.
Contractual Terms
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdfWarranty particulars must be stated. Validity period 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. National Treasury General Conditions and ARC SCM code apply.
Special Conditions
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdfQuotations must be on official letterhead and signed. Validity period and delivery date must be stated. Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT and all costs. No price adjustments. Supplier responsible for proper execution. ARC may accept or reject special terms. Goods supplied upon receipt of purchase order. National Treasury General Conditions and ARC SCM code apply. SBD forms must be signed and returned; failure may disqualify.
Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf (RFQ)Must be CSD registered and include CSD number and report. Only bidders claiming specific goals scored on those points. SBD forms must be completed and signed. Submission via email.
Section
Source: OVI01REQ004471.pdf80/20 principle applies. Price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: HDI ownership 51%+ (6), Women ownership 51%+ (4), Youth ownership 51%+ (4), PwD ownership 51%+ (2), BEE Level 1-4 (2), SMME promotion (2).
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