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Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
100 SOUTPAN ROAD - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0110
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162718
The agricultural research council (arc) is issuing a request for information (RFI) to gather market insights for the refurbishment of an office building and laboratories at its onderstepoort veterinary research (ovr-tad) campus. The RFI seeks input from experienced contractors on methodologies, capabilities, timelines, and budget considerations to inform a future formal tender process.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Agricultural Research Council- Onderstepoort Veterinary Research-TAD
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Request for Information
100 SOUTPAN ROAD - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0110
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Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)17 Jul
2026
Tender Published
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30 Jul
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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RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the refurbishment of an office building at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR)-TAD campus in Gauteng. The RFI aims to gather market insights, best practices, cost estimates, and technical approaches for the project before issuing a formal tender. The refurbishment includes office and laboratory renovations, mechanical/electrical works, and associated construction activities, to be executed in phases while maintaining operational continuity. Submissions are due by 30 July 2026 at 11:00 AM, with a mandatory physical information session on 21 July 2026 at 10:00 AM.
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R 1 803 379
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Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory information session: 21 July 2026 at 10:00 at ARC-TAD Campus, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort. Late attendance not permitted.
RFI issued: 17 July 2026.
Contact Information
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Procurement queries: Ms Barbara Kutumela, ARC Supply Chain Management. Email: [email protected].
Submission address: Tender Box, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Submission method: Physical deposit only. No email or fax accepted. Submit to the Tender Box at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110 by 11:00 on 30 July 2026.
Compulsory attendance: Bidders must attend the physical information session on 21 July 2026 at 10:00 at ARC-TAD Campus (100 Old Soutpan Road). Late arrivals (15+ minutes) will not be permitted. Register attendance on-site. Authorised bid document signatories must attend.
Required documents: Include company profile, CSD report, CIDB grading (6GB or higher), professional registrations, and relevant certifications. Structure submission as per sections 10.1–10.11 (e.g., Executive Summary, Methodology, Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Budget Considerations).
Disqualification risks: Failure to meet CIDB 6GB+ (General Building) or non-attendance at the compulsory session may exclude you from future opportunities.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Submit physical RFI response to the Tender Box at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110 by 11:00 on 30 July 2026. No email or fax accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Mandatory
Desirable
Technical Specifications
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Scope: Refurbishment of office building and laboratories at ARC-TAD (Onderstepoort). Work must be executed in phases to maintain business continuity in an occupied building.
Building works:
Mechanical and Electrical works:
Associated activities:
Final scope will be detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
Methodology
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Respondents must provide a proposed methodology for:
Note: Final scope will be detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdfRequired submissions:
Note: Failure to meet CIDB 6GB+ will exclude respondents from future opportunities.
Quality Management
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdfRespondents must provide information on:
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)Mandatory compliance:
Legislative compliance (for future contract):
Note: Failure to meet CIDB 6GB+ may disqualify from future procurement opportunities.
Health & Safety
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdfRespondents must demonstrate compliance with:
Required submissions:
Environmental
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdfRespondents must outline plans for:
Contractual Terms
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdf (RFP)ARC’s rights:
Section
Source: RFI NUMBER ARC_01_07_2026 REFURBISHMENT OF OFFICE BUILDING UPD2.pdfARC will evaluate responses based on:
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 103 of 1977
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