Microscope standard Olympus CX23Closed

Overview

Procurement of a Microscope standard Olympus CX23 (1 unit) for delivery to ARC Institute Onderstepoort. Bidders should be suppliers of scientific instrumentation with CSD registration and the capability to supply delivery, warranty, and after-sales support.

Requirements

• CSD registration: include CSD registration number and full CSD report (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Bidder must claim specific goals to earn points under the 80/20 or 90/10 system (Specific Goals).
• Complete and sign Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms and return with the quotation (SBD 6.1 and SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure as applicable) (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Quotation to be emailed to ManziniD@arc.agric.za (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Delivery address: ARC Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria.
• State warranty/guarantee details; for services, provide relevant experience documentation (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Prices must be in ZAR, VAT inclusive, and include delivery/insurance/taxes; quotes on official letterhead; ARC may benchmark prices and perform due diligence (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Compliance with National Treasury General Conditions of Contract and ARC SCM code of conduct; delivery date to be indicated (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).

Notes on preferences:

• Preference points via 80/20 or 90/10; maximum 100 points (80/20 for price + 20 for specific goals; or 90/10 if applicable). Specific goals include Ownership by HDIs, Women, Youth, PwD, RDP/SMMEs, and BEE status (table in document). Documentation to prove claims must be provided (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 30 July 2026 at 11:00 (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Submission method: Email quotation to ManziniD@arc.agric.za (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Documents to submit: Signed Standard Bidding Documents; CSD details; SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure; Preference Points Form (see SBDs included in the bid document) (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration with number and full CSD report (OVI01REQ004345.pdf).
• Briefing: Compulsory site briefing indicated; date/venue not specified in excerpt (see document).
• Documents to obtain: The RFQ and terms of reference are contained in OVI01REQ004345.pdf.