Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
600 Belvedere Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162128
Date & Time
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
600 Belvedere Street Arcadia Pretoria 0083
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Supply, deliver, and assemble office furniture as specified in this document. Ensure that any furniture damaged in transit or otherwise is immediately replaced. Ensure that there are NO delays in the delivery, supply, and assembly of office furniture. All after-sales support (i.e., Variations, queries, telephone calls, and correspondence) should be attended to promptly. Ensure that delivery takes place within 4 weeks (1 month) after the appointment. All furniture must have a lifespan of eight (8) to twelve (12) years, taking into account fair wear and tear
Categories
Request for Quotation
600 Belvedere Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0083
12 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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ISC01REQ003521_20260526141129.pdf
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R 326 089
Range
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Important Dates
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ Document for Office Furniture.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":"Supply Chain Management","address":"c.agric.za"}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Document for Office Furniture.pdf (RFQ)2.2. Only bidders that claim specific goals will be considered for scoring on the 20 points as per the
80/20 principle.
be evaluated by applying the 80/20 principle as prescribed by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework
Specific Goals Points (20) Points (10)
Total points 20 10
form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point system.
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system.
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The lowest/ highest
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall be awarded
Specific Goals.
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for
specific goals are not claimed.
time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner required by the
Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement
This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information and serves as a claim
competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or formulas
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Document for Office Furniture.pdf (RFQ)Supply and Delivery of Office Furniture
Address
ISCW - Institute: Soil, Climate and Water
ARC- NRE 600 Belvedere Street
Pretoria
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ Document for Office Furniture.pdfI, the undersigned, (name)............................................................................... in submitting the
accompanying bid, do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in
every respect:
3.1 I have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure;
3.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found not to be true and complete
in every respect;
3.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation , communication,
agreement or arrangement with any competitor. However, communication between partners in a joint venture
or consortium will not be construed as collusive bidding.
3.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with any
competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or formulas
used to calculate prices, market allocation, the intention or decision to submit or not to submit the bid , bidding
with the intention not to win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to
which this bid invitation relates.
3.4 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly or indirectly,
to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding of the contract.
3.5 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements made by the bidder
with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this procurement process prior to and during
the bidding process except to provide clarification on the bid submitted where so required by the
institution; and the bidder was not involved in the drafting of the specifications or terms of reference for
this bid.
3.6 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat any restrictive practices
related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission for
investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition
Act No and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal
investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for a period not
exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or
any other applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ Document for Office Furniture.pdfthe period and extent of the warranty must be clearly stated. Where services are required, service providers
must submit documentation pertaining the relevant experience.
8.1 The validity of the quotations must be indicated.
8.2 Prices quoted should be in South African Rand and inclusive of VAT costs such as delivery ,
insurance, taxes, etc.
8.3 No price adjustments or amendment of the delivery particulars contained in paragraph 8.2 will be
considered by the ARC.
8.4 The supplier accepts full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of the
goods/services quoted for.
8.5 ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms and conditions that may qualify the
goods/services to be provided.
8.6 Quotes should be submitted on an official letterhead and duly signed .
8.7 Goods and services should be supplied / rendered upon receipt of a purchase order from the
3.1. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
3.2. Company registration number: .....................................................................
3.3. Type of company/ firm
of 12
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
3.4. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company /firm, certify that the
points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm for
the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in
paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs
1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of
the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other
remedy it may have -
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that person’s
conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of
having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only
the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining
business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the
audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
of 12
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ Document for Office Furniture.pdf
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Organization
Agricultural Research CouncilContact Person
Fumani Mtungwa
Phone
021-809-3093
[email protected]
Address
1134 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
14 Jul 2026
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Source: ISC01REQ003521_20260526141129.pdf (unknown)Details
Supply, deliver, and assemble office furniture as specified in this document.
Ensure that any furniture damaged in transit or otherwise is immediately replaced.
Ensure that there are no delays in the delivery, supply, and assembly of office furniture.
All after-sales support (i.e., variations, queries, telephone calls, and correspondence) should be
attended to promptly.
Ensure that delivery takes place within 4 weeks (1 month) after the appointment.
All furniture must have a lifespan of eight (8) to twelve (12) years, taking into account fair wear and tear
Annexure A:
DESCRIPTION Picture Example QTY
Office desk with 3⁄4 lockable drawers:
Dimensions: 120cm (L) × 57.5cm (W) × 75cm (H)
Storage: 3 Drawers
Lockable Drawers: Yes
Colour: Brown or American Walnut
Desk Partitioning Panels and Screens
Free Standing
1200mm (120cm) overall partition height
Panel sits 450mm above the desk
Image example
Desks will be arranged in clusters of 8 (though they must maintain their individuality) – each cluster
will have 14 partitioning panels. In total we will have 6 arrangements of 8 clusters: 14 panels x 6
clusters: 84 Partitioning panels
Mesh Office Chair with Headrest & Lumbar
Support – Black (Ergonomic or equivalent)
Suitable For: Study & Home Office
Upholstery Material: Mesh, Fabric
Upholstery Type: Cushion
Chair Features: Wheels, Armrest, Adjustable Seat
Height, Head Support, Swivel
Brand Colour: BLACK
Frame Material Subtype: Metal 48
Chair Type: Office Executive Chair
Width: 55 cm
Height: 120 cm
Depth: 49 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ISC01REQ003521_20260526141129.pdf (unknown)o High-quality material and finishes;
Technical Specifications
Source: ISC01REQ003521_20260526141129.pdf (unknown)2.1 Deliver and assemble the office furniture as indicated in Annexure A of this document, at
the ARC Arcadia- 600 Belvedere Street, Arcadia.
2.2 The furniture to be supplied should be brand new, and no second-hand furniture will be
accepted. A detailed specification of the required furniture is attached as Annexure
A.
will lead to automatic disqualification)
3.1 Provide a letter indicating the five (5) years warranty for all furniture.
3.2 Two (2) reference letters from clients to whom the Bidder has provided similar services
(manufacturing or supply of furniture)
o The reference letters must be within five years.
o Reference letters must be on the client’s letterhead, signed and must at least have
one (1) contactable reference
o Only reference letters demonstrating experience in the manufacture and/or supply of
furniture will be considered
3.3 The bidder must submit a concise company proposal containing the following
information:
o Furniture style must be:
o High-quality material and finishes;
o Modern, contemporary, aesthetically pleasing;
o Modular, functional, ergonomically designed;
o Suitable for an eight (8) hour workday,
o Uncluttered and easy to use
Compliance Requirements
Source: ISC01REQ003521_20260526141129.pdf (unknown)No specific requirements found
Section
Source: ISC01REQ003521_20260526141129.pdf (unknown)Mesh Office Chair with Headrest & Lumbar Support – Black (Ergonomic or equivalent) Suitable For: Study & Home Office Upholstery Material: Mesh, Fabric Upholstery Type: Cushion Chair Features: Wheels, Armrest, Adjustable Seat Height, Head Support, Swivel Brand Colour: BLACK Frame Material Subtype: Metal Chair Type: Office Executive Chair Width: 55 cm Height: 120 cm Depth: 49 cm Weight: 5 kg
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