APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO FORMULATE, MANUFACTURE, TEST AND COMMERCIALISE A FUNGAL PRODUCT FOR THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF THE TWO SPOTTED STINKBUG IN MACADAMIA

Overview

ARC seeks expressions of interest from service providers to formulate, manufacture, test and commercialise a Beauveria bassiana–based fungal product for the biological control of Bathycoelia distincta (two-spotted stinkbug) in macadamia. Bidders should have relevant experience in mass production, formulation, testing, registration and commercialization of biological control products.

Requirements

• Administrative qualifications: valid SARS Tax PIN; current Central Supplier Database (CSD) report; complete and sign all Standard Bidding Documents.
• Mandatory qualifications: company registration with CIPC; international bidders must be registered with CIPC and compliant with South African laws; provide a list of formulated biological control products produced; complete the EOI form (attached).
• Evaluation: phased assessment (administrative, mandatory, functionality and presentation) with minimum thresholds to progress; detailed scoring criteria and proof of capabilities required (CVs, references, project leadership, team expertise).
• Deliverables and capability: timelines for mass production, formulation, registration trials, dossier submission, and commercialization plan; include ownership and protection of ARC IP.
• Confidentiality and vetting: bidder must sign a confidentiality agreement and undergo a vetting process.
• Documentation: include company profile, current activities, technical capabilities, audited financials or proof of capacity; attach as appendices (as per the EOI).
• Site visits: ARC may shortlist for on-site suitability assessments.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 10 November 2026 at 11:00 (no physical submissions). Email submissions to MofokengR@arc.agric.za with the subject indicating “ARC/71/02/2026/2” and the bidder name. Include the compulsory EOI form (see attached file).
• Briefing: compulsory online briefing via Microsoft Teams on 27 October 2026 at 09:00; join link in the tender documents.
• Documents to submit: completed EOI form; company profile; list of formulated products; CVs for key personnel; audited financial statements or proof of financial capacity; any other appendices requested in the EOI.
• Where to obtain bid documents: referenced EOI Bid Document ARC/71/02/2026/2.pdf (attached). Additional guidance may be on the ARC/portal as appropriate.
• Extra details: shortlisted bidders may be visited; final terms to be negotiated if selected.