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Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
ARC Infruietc-Nietvoorbij - R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch - Stellenbosch - 7600
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177934
The agricultural research council requires the supply and delivery of four herbicides for wine grapes at the nietvoorbij research farm in stellenbosch: galant super (15 l), kerb flo 400 sc (60 l), penetrol (20 l), and grainwatch 400 wdg (1 kg), or equivalent products with matching active ingredients. Bidders must submit a written quotation by email by 17 november 2026 at 11:00, including all required forms and documentation. The most consequential consideration is that only bidders registered on the central supplier database (csd) will be considered, and the quotation must be submitted on official letterhead, signed, and include the delivery date.
Closing: 17 November 2026 at 11:00; submit by email to [email protected].
CSD registration is mandatory; include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid.
Returnable documents: completed specification list (all boxes ticked), copy of company registration (CK certificate), valid BEE certificate, valid tax PIN, signed SBD 6.1, and signed Bidder's Disclosure.
Quotation must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and state the delivery date.
If offering an alternative product, supply the alternative herbicide label; deviations must be indicated.
Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: price 80 points, specific goals 20 points; only bidders claiming specific goals are scored on those 20 points.
Specific goals points: HDI ownership 51%+ (6), women 51%+ (4), youth 51%+ (4), PwD 51%+ (2), BEE level 1-4 (2), SMME promotion (2).
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
ARC Infruietc-Nietvoorbij - R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch - Stellenbosch - 7600
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Important Dates
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)12 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Nov
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf
Supply and delivery of four herbicide lines for wine grapes to the ARC's Nietvoorbij Research Farm, delivered to ARC Infruitec, Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch. Bidders quote on Galant Super, Kerb Flo 400 SC, Penetrol and Grainwatch, or equivalent products supported by the alternative product's herbicide label.
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Closing date: 17 November 2026
Closing time: 11:00
Compulsory site briefing: No
Contact Information
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries:
Submission email: [email protected]
Delivery address:
ARC Infruitec
Helshoogte Road
Stellenbosch
Submission Guidelines
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Quotation must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and include the delivery date.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and returned with the quotation; failure to comply may lead to disqualification):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation phases:
Bids with obvious deviations from requirements are eliminated.
Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Only bidders claiming specific goals are scored on the 20 points.
Lowest acceptable price scores 80 points.
Specific goals and points (80/20 system):
Total specific goals points: 20
Technical Specifications
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver herbicides for wine grapes at Nietvoorbij Research Farm.
Specified items (or similar, with active ingredient as stated):
If offering an alternative product, supply the alternative herbicide label.
Delivery: 1 (as per price schedule).
Pricing Schedule
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdfPrice schedule items and quantities:
Prices in ZAR inclusive of VAT. Provide unit price and total price for each item, plus subtotal, VAT, and grand total.
Financial Requirements
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: 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.
Price schedule items and quantities:
Quotation must indicate validity period.
Warranty: particulars of guarantee (period and extent) must be clearly stated.
Goods supplied only upon receipt of a purchase order from ARC.
ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices and conduct due diligence.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: mandatory; include CSD registration number and full CSD report.
Tax: valid tax PIN required.
B-BBEE: valid BEE certificate required; points claimed under specific goals (see evaluation criteria).
Company registration: copy of CK certificate or similar.
Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be signed and returned.
General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury) and ARC supply chain management code of conduct apply.
Contractual Terms
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdfQuotation validity must be stated.
Prices are firm and inclusive of VAT and all costs; no adjustments allowed.
Supplier accepts full responsibility for proper execution and fulfilment.
ARC may accept or reject special terms and conditions.
Goods supplied only upon receipt of a purchase order.
National Treasury General Conditions of Contract and ARC SCM code of conduct apply.
ARC may conduct due diligence and benchmark prices.
Warranty particulars must be stated.
Section
Source: SPECS TO SUPPLY & DELIVER HERBICIDE.pdfEvaluation follows three phases: administrative compliance, mandatory specification compliance, and price/specific goals. The 80/20 preference point system applies (price 80, specific goals 20). Only bidders claiming specific goals are scored on those points. Lowest acceptable price scores 80 points. Specific goals points (80/20): 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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Act 12 of 2004
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