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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
100 Soutpan Road - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167109
The agricultural research council (arc) at onderstepoort veterinary institute requires decontamination, validation, and documentation of a biosafety cabinet (2 units) and validation and documentation of a laminar flow (1 unit). Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd), submit completed sbd forms, and email quotations by 03 september 2026 at 11:00. Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system, with up to 20 points for specific goals such as ownership by hdis, women, youth, persons with disabilities, BEE status, and smme promotion.
Closing date: 03 September 2026 at 11:00; submit written quotation by email to [email protected].
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include the CSD registration number and full CSD report.
Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms, including SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), must be returned with the quotation.
Quotations must be on official letterhead, duly signed, indicate validity period and delivery date, and be in South African Rand inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc.
Scope: Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinet (2 EA), Validation of Biosafety Cabinet (2 EA), Documentation of Biosafety Cabinet (2 EA), Validation of Laminar Flow (1 EA), Documentation of Laminar Flow (1 EA).
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system applies (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points); specific goals include Ownership by HDIs 51%+ (6 pts), Women 51%+ (4 pts), Youth 51%+ (4 pts), PwD 51%+ (2 pts), BEE Status Level 1-4 (2 pts), and Promotion of SMMEs (2 pts).
Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers; warranty period and extent must be clearly stated, and service providers must submit documentation of relevant experience.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 03 September 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
100 Soutpan Road - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
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Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)27 Aug
2026
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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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OVI01REQ004490.pdf
Decontamination, validation, and documentation of two biosafety cabinets and one laminar flow unit at the ARC's Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria, with services to be delivered to the institute's address.
Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council seeks a SANAS-accredited service provider to decontaminate, validate, and document two biosafety cabinets and one laminar flow cabinet at its TB Laboratory in Gauteng. The work covers three specific instruments: an Esco laminar flow (ESCO AHC-4D1), an Esco class 2 biosafety cabinet (AC2-451), and a Labotec 4ft biohazard cabinet.
Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council requires decontamination, validation, and documentation services for two biosafety cabinets and one laminar flow cabinet at the TB Laboratory in Gauteng. The service provider must be SANAS accredited.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)SANAS accreditation is mandatory for the service provider.
Technical Specifications
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)Scope of work: Decontamination, validation, and documentation of 2 biosafety cabinets and 1 laminar flow cabinet. Specific instruments: 1. Esco Laminar flow, model ESCO AHC-4D1, serial number 2010-49609. 2. Biosafety class 2 cabinet (Esco), model AC2-451, serial number 2010-50576. 3. Biohazard cabinet 4ft Labotec, serial number 03000048424860R00. Tasks: 2x decontamination of biosafety cabinet, 2x validation of biosafety cabinet, 2x documentation of biosafety cabinet, 1x validation of laminar flow, 1x documentation of laminar flow. Service provider must be SANAS accredited.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)SANAS accreditation is mandatory.
Health & Safety
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdfThe work involves decontamination of biosafety cabinets and laminar flow equipment. The service provider must be SANAS accredited, indicating compliance with relevant safety and quality standards for handling biohazardous materials.
Contact Information
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)Phone: 0300004842 (as stated in the document). No other contact details provided.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)Bidders must hold SANAS accreditation for the required decontamination and validation services. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)Scope of work for the TB Laboratory:
Equipment to be serviced:
All work must be SANAS accredited.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdf (unknown)SANAS accreditation is required for the decontamination and validation services. No other compliance requirements are stated.
Health & Safety
Source: Specification for servicing of 2x biosafety cabinets and 1x laminar flow.pdfThe document lists the equipment to be serviced and the required services (decontamination, validation, documentation) but does not specify any health and safety requirements beyond the need for SANAS accreditation. No OHS plan or safety measures are mentioned.
Important Dates
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 03 September 2026 at 11:00. No compulsory site briefing is specified.
Briefing Session
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site briefing is a special condition.
Contact Information
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Dineo Manzini, Supply Chain Management, ARC. Email: [email protected]. Delivery address: ARC-Institute, OVI - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
Submission Guidelines
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Submit a written quotation by email to [email protected]. Include the CSD registration number and full CSD report. Complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms and return them with the quotation. Quotations must be on official letterhead and duly signed. Indicate the validity period and delivery date. Prices must be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc. Goods/services will only be supplied upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Quotations with a rand value from R2,000.00 to below R50,000,000.00 (including VAT) will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system. The lowest acceptable price scores 80 points. Specific goals score up to 20 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). Only bidders claiming specific goals will be considered for scoring on the 20 points. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1) must be submitted. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Technical Specifications
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinet (2 EA), Validation of Biosafety Cabinet (2 EA), Documentation of Biosafety Cabinet (2 EA), Validation of Laminar Flow (1 EA), Documentation of Laminar Flow (1 EA).
Financial Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes, etc. No price adjustments will be considered. The warranty period and extent must be clearly stated. Service providers must submit documentation of relevant experience.
Compliance Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include the CSD registration number and full CSD report. Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD 4 – Bidder's Disclosure, SBD 6.1 – Preference Points Claim) must be submitted. Quotations must be on official letterhead and duly signed. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders claiming specific goals must provide supporting documentation. The ARC supply chain management code of conduct and the General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply.
Contractual Terms
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdfThe warranty period and extent must be clearly stated. Service providers must submit documentation of relevant experience. Quotations must indicate validity. Prices are in South African Rand inclusive of VAT and other costs. No price adjustments will be considered. The supplier accepts full responsibility for proper execution. ARC may accept or reject special terms and conditions. Goods/services supplied only upon receipt of a purchase order. General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply. ARC supply chain management code of conduct applies. SBD forms must be signed and returned with the quotation. Delivery date must be indicated. ARC may do due diligence and benchmark prices.
Special Conditions
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdfGoods/services must be delivered/rendered to the ARC-Institute at the above-mentioned delivery address. The warranty period and extent must be clearly stated. Service providers must submit documentation of relevant experience. Quotations must be emailed as instructed. Validity of quotations must be indicated. Prices are in South African Rand inclusive of VAT and other costs. No price adjustments will be considered. The supplier accepts full responsibility for proper execution. ARC may accept or reject special terms and conditions. Quotes must be on official letterhead and duly signed. Goods/services supplied only upon receipt of a purchase order. General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury apply. ARC supply chain management code of conduct applies. SBD forms must be signed and returned with the quotation. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Delivery date must be indicated. ARC may do due diligence and benchmark prices.
Requirements
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered. Bidders shall include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid proposal. Only bidders that claim specific goals will be considered for scoring on the 20 points as per the 80/20 principle. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms included in the bid document. Submission should be sent to [email protected].
Section
Source: OVI01REQ004490.pdf (RFQ)Enquiry: Dineo Manzini, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Address: OVI - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
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