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Overview

Provision of two laboratory centrifuges (Beckman Plate Centrifuge and Heraeus PICO bench-top centrifuge) to ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, with SANAS accreditation required for bidders. Bidders should be suppliers of laboratory equipment with SANAS accreditation and CSD registration, able to deliver to ARC, and to comply with National Treasury conditions and ARC’s procurement framework. The tender uses an 80/20 or 90/10 preference system for price vs. specific goals and requires site briefing.

Requirements

• SANAS accreditation (special condition)
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number with full CSD report
• Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms
• Delivery to ARC Institute address; include warranty/guarantee details or relevant service documentation
• Prices in ZAR, VAT inclusive, with delivery/insurance/taxes; no post-submission price adjustments
• Ability to participate in the 80/20 (or 90/10) preference framework; provide proof of specific goals (HDI ownership, women, youth, PwD, BEE Level, SMME promotion)
• Quotes on official letterhead, duly signed; ARC may conduct due diligence and benchmark prices
• Compliance with ARC’s code of conduct and National Treasury General Conditions of Contract

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 16 September 2026, 11:00 (RFQ OVI01REQ004358) (see attached document)
• Submission method: email to ManziniD@arc.agric.za
• Documents to submit: signed SBD forms, CSD number and full CSD report, completed pricing/quote documents, delivery date, and related warranties (see TOR)
• Pre-qualifications: SANAS accreditation; registration on CSD
• Briefing: compulsory site briefing (details in the attached TOR)
• Additional notes: bid documents may be obtained from the ARC portal or as cited in the attached document (OVI01REQ0004358.pdf)