# Full Sequencing

> This tender closed on 2026-07-10.

- **Reference:** OVI01REQ003992
- **Issuer:** [Agricultural Research Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/agricultural-research-council.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-10 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**This RFQ seeks full-service sequencing and associated pickup services for ARC-OVI, including a maximum turnaround of 3 days and sequence quality assurance.** Bidders should have DNA sequencing capabilities, lab experience, and logistics to collect samples as specified. The goods/services are to be delivered to ARC-OVI at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort. The procurement uses a preference-points system (80/20) with 20 points for specific goals (HDI ownership, women, youth, PwD, BEE status, SMME promotion). Compliance requires SBDs, CSD registration, and related disclosures.

#### Requirements
- Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with the CSD number and full CSD report.
- Complete and sign Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms included in the bid document.
- Prices must be in ZAR, VAT inclusive, delivered to ARC-OVI, and quotes must be on official letterhead.
- Provide warranty/guarantee details; for services, submit relevant experience documentation.
- The tender uses the 80/20 preference system (price 80, specific goals 20) and requires documentary proof to claim specific goals (HDI ownership, women, youth, PwD, BEE, SMME promotion).
- Delivery and performance terms: ARC issues the PO; National Treasury general conditions and ARC supply-chain code of conduct apply; due diligence and price benchmarking may occur.
- Service specifics: Turnaround 3 days; no third-party sample collection; samples as un-purified PCR products; quality checks before and after purification; automatic re-run of failed sequences at no extra cost; read length 900–1000 bp; consultancy for produced sequences.
- Delivery address: ARC-OVI, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort.
- Compulsory site briefing: none.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 10 July 2026, 11:00. (see document: OVI01REQ003992 RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf)
- Submission method: Email quotes to MofokengK@arc.agric.za. (see document)
- Documents to submit: signed SBD forms, CSD number and full CSD report, SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure, and the Preference Points Claim Form (SBD6.1) with supporting documentation. Include any pricing schedule (Pricing_Schedule.xlsx) if provided in the RFQ package. (see document)
- Required registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD); Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms; Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD4); Preference Points Forms (SBD6.1).
- Briefing session: not applicable (NO compulsory briefing). 
- Where to obtain bid documents: within the RFQ package (OVI01REQ003992 RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf). If pricing schedules are separate, they are referenced in the same RFQ document. 
- Enquiries: Karabo Mofokeng, MofokengK@arc.agric.za; 012-529-9317.

## Description

Full Sequencing

Full Sequencing

Delivery Location: 100 Soutpan street - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110

## Documents

- OVI01REQ003992 RFQ DOCUMENT .pdf

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