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
Louisvale Road - Upington - Upington - 8801
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165756
The agricultural research council requires the supply and installation of a security system. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and comply with the 80/20 principle for preference points.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
CSD registration number and full CSD report must be included with the bid proposal.
Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms must be included in the bid document.
Submission should be sent to [email protected].
A compulsory briefing will be held on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at 11:00.
Date & Time
Monday, 24 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Eiland Agriculture Research Station , Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801 - Upington
Request for Quotation
17 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Annexure A- Specification.pdf
Supply and installation of a security system comprising a surveillance camera and eight laser beam sensors at the Agricultural Research Council's Die Eiland experimental farm in Upington, Northern Cape. The tender includes specific technical features for the camera and sensors, with a compulsory site briefing to finalise specifications.
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R 734 556
Range
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Louisvale Road - Upington - Upington - 8801
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Description
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdfThe security system is to be installed at Die Eiland experimental farm in Upington, Northern Cape. The system must include a surveillance camera and laser beam sensors.
Important Dates
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 2026-08-24T11:00:00.000Z. A compulsory site briefing will be held, but the date, time, and venue are not specified.
Contact Information
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)No contact information is provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)Bidders must submit their quotations to the specified address. The submission method is not specified. A compulsory site briefing will be held to finalize the specifications.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified. The evaluation criteria are not clearly stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)The security system must include a surveillance camera with a memory card and cellphone connectivity, powered by electricity with a solar panel for back-up, and featuring human motion tracking, night vision, motion detection, and two-way audio. The system must also include laser beam sensors with a detection range of 30 meters, motion sensor control, and an alarm.
Methodology
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)The security system is to be installed where the pumps, automated irrigation system, and tanks will be. The system must include a surveillance camera with a memory card and cellphone connectivity.
Quality Management
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdfThe security system must include features such as human motion tracking, night vision, motion detection, and two-way audio. The system must also be powered by electricity with a solar panel for back-up.
Financial Requirements
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)No financial requirements are specified in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdf (unknown)No specific compliance requirements are found in the document.
Health & Safety
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdfThe security system must be waterproof and dustproof, with an IP67 rating. It must also have multiple storage options and be compatible with the Ubox App.
Section
Source: Annexure A- Specification.pdfNo evaluation criteria are specified in the document.
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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 85 of 1993
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf
The Agricultural Research Council requires the supply and installation of a security system at the Eiland Agriculture Research Station, Louisvale Road, Upington, Northern Cape, under RFQ VIM01REQ007184/RE. The quotation must be submitted by email and will be evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
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Organization
Agricultural Research CouncilContact Person
Lesly Mogale
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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Last checked
17 Aug 2026
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Open Supplier Readiness HubImportant Dates
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 24 August 2026, 11:00. Compulsory briefing: Thursday, 20 August 2026, 11:00
Briefing Session
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)BRIEFING Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026, Time: 11:00
Contact Information
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)Name: Lesly Mogale, Email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database. The 80/20 principle applies. Points allocation: 80 for price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals points: Ownership by HDIs 51%+ 6, Ownership by Women 51%+ 4, Ownership by Youth 51%+ 4, Ownership by PwD 51%+ 2, BEE Status Level 1-4 2, RDP Goals Promotion of SMMEs 2
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)Supply and installation of security system
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration required. B-BBEE points claimed must be supported by proof. SBD forms must be signed and returned with the quotation.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE points claimed must be supported by proof. Specific goals points: Ownership by HDIs 51%+ 6, Ownership by Women 51%+ 4, Ownership by Youth 51%+ 4, Ownership by PwD 51%+ 2, BEE Status Level 1-4 2, RDP Goals Promotion of SMMEs 2
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdfThe supplier accepts full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of the goods/services quoted for. ARC reserves the right to accept or reject any special terms and conditions.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)The General Conditions of Contract issued by National Treasury are applicable. The ARC supply chain management code of conduct is applicable.
Requirements
Source: RFQ VIM01REQ007184 RE.pdf (RFQ)Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database will be considered. Bidders must include the CSD registration number and full CSD report with the bid proposal.
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
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