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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 - Upington - Upington - 8801
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jul 2026
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The agricultural research council (arc) invites quotations for the supply, delivery, and installation of an irrigation system at eiland agriculture research station in upington, northern cape. This request for quotation (RFQ) is open to csd-registered suppliers, with evaluation based on the 80/20 preference point system.
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Date & Time
Monday, 27 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Eiland Agriculture Research Station , Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 - Upington
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Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 - Upington - Upington - 8801
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Description
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf17 Jul
2026
Tender Published
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27 Jul
2026
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RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf
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Annexure A- Specification.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a state-of-the-art automated irrigation control system for a medicinal plant cultivation project at Die Eiland Experimental Farm in Upington, Northern Cape. The system must include controllers, sensors, pumps, water tanks, and associated accessories, with remote monitoring capabilities similar to Hortisensor.
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Project scope: Supply, delivery, and installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation control system for medicinal plant cultivation at Die Eiland Experimental Farm, Upington, Northern Cape. The existing drip irrigation system requires an advanced control system (e.g., Hortisensor) for scheduling, monitoring, and remote management. The site includes a flat roof shadenet structure and minitunnels.
Important Dates
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Compulsory site briefing: Date and time to be confirmed (pipe sizes for system connections will be discussed).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Submit an itemized quotation with the following required format:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)General
Compliance
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Scope of work:
System requirements:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Required itemized pricing structure:
Financial Requirements
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Submit an itemized quotation with the following line items:
Description
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdfSupply, delivery, and installation of an irrigation system for the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) at Eiland Agriculture Research Station, Upington, Northern Cape. Technical specifications are detailed in Annexure A.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 27 July 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory site briefing: 22 July 2026 at 11:00, venue: Eiland Agriculture Research Station, Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape.
Briefing Session
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site briefing: Date: 22 July 2026, Time: 11:00, Venue: Eiland Agriculture Research Station, Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Tshepo Kgampe, Supply Chain Management, Email: [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. Delivery address: Eiland Agriculture Research Station, Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Submit a written quotation via email to [email protected]. Include: completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms, CSD registration number and full CSD report, and quotation on official letterhead. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Quotation must indicate delivery date and validity period. Goods/services must be delivered to Eiland Agriculture Research Station, Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801.
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Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Unable to extract eligibility criteria
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Supply, delivery, and installation of an irrigation system as per specifications in Annexure A. Bidders must provide warranty details for goods and relevant experience documentation for services.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes. No price adjustments or amendments to delivery particulars will be considered. Quotation validity period must be indicated. Payment will be made upon receipt of a purchase order from the ARC.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid. B-BBEE compliance is required, with preference points awarded for specific goals (e.g., HDI, Women, Youth, PwD ownership, B-BBEE Level 1-4, SMME promotion). Completed and signed SBD forms must be submitted. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE preference points are awarded under the 80/20 system. Specific goals and points: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, Promotion of SMMEs: 2 points. Bidders must submit proof of claims. Failure to submit required documentation will result in no points for specific goals. Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, or legal action.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdfWarranty details for goods must be clearly stated, including period and extent. For services, submit documentation of relevant experience. Quotation validity must be indicated. Prices are fixed in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, and taxes; no adjustments allowed. Supplier is fully responsible for execution and fulfilment. ARC reserves the right to accept/reject special terms. Quotes must be on official letterhead and signed. Goods/services supplied upon receipt of a purchase order. National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract and ARC’s Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct apply. SBD forms must be signed and returned; failure may result in disqualification. ARC reserves the right to perform due diligence and benchmark prices.
Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdf (RFQ)Essential administrative requirements: 1) Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD registration number and full report. 2) Bidders must claim specific goals to qualify for the 20-point preference system. 3) Completed and signed SBD forms must be included. 4) Submission via email to [email protected]. Bidders must also declare any conflicts of interest or relationships with state employees as per SBD4 disclosure form.
Section
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007481.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Price: 80 points (lowest acceptable price scores 80). Specific goals: 20 points, broken down as: HDI ownership (51%+): 6 points, Women ownership (51%+): 4 points, Youth ownership (51%+): 4 points, PwD ownership (51%+): 2 points, B-BBEE Level 1-4: 2 points, Promotion of SMMEs: 2 points. Bidders must submit proof or documentation to claim points for specific goals.
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