Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
600 Belvedere Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155919
The agricultural research council (arc) in gauteng seeks the supply and delivery of 200 kg of industrial hemp (cannabis sativa l.) Seeds for fiber research. Suppliers must meet strict quality, compliance, and documentation requirements, including thc limits and seed viability certificates.
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600 Belvedere Street - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0083
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13 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 May
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)
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RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdf
Mandatory Checklist.pdf
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Submission Guidelines
Source: Mandatory Checklist.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Mandatory Checklist.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: Mandatory Checklist.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Mandatory Checklist.pdfImportant Dates
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfClosing date: 19 May 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfContact Person: Fumani Mtungwa, Supply Chain Management. Email: [email protected]. Delivery Address: ARC-ISCW, Institute for Soil, Climate and Water, 600 Belvedere Street, Pretoria.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfSubmit your quotation via email to [email protected]. Ensure the submission includes: 1. Fully signed SBD forms (provided in the RFQ document). 2. Valid Tax Compliance Pin. 3. Valid B-BBEE certificate. 4. CSD registration number and full CSD report. 5. Completed Mandatory Checklist. 6. Mandatory certificates as per the checklist. 7. Official letterhead with signature. Failure to sign and return SBD forms may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfThe tender follows the 80/20 preference point system. 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals include: Ownership by HDIs (51%+), Ownership by Women (51%+), Ownership by Youth (51%+), Ownership by PwD (51%+), B-BBEE Status Level 1-4, and Promotion of SMMEs. Bidders must provide proof/documentation to claim these points.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfSupply and delivery of 200kg of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). Bidders must specify the exact species being quoted. Bidders must provide details regarding the guarantee/warranty period and extent for the goods supplied.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfPrices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and be inclusive of VAT, delivery, and insurance. No price adjustments are permitted after submission. The ARC reserves the right to benchmark prices.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Document for Industrial Hemp.pdfMandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bidders must submit a valid Tax Compliance Pin and a valid B-BBEE certificate. All SBD forms (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, etc.) must be completed and signed. Bidders must declare any state employment or conflicts of interest via the provided disclosure forms.
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