# SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (LITS) EAR TAGS AND APPLICATORS-2026/27

> This tender closed on 2026-09-28.

- **Reference:** SCMU8-26/27-0138
- **Issuer:** [Eastern Cape - Agriculture](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eastern-cape-agriculture.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-28 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Crop and animal production](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/A01.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Supply and delivery of Livestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS) ear tags and applicators for 2026/27.** Open-tender for service providers with livestock traceability experience; must meet certifications (ICAR for HDX RFID ear tags; ISO 9001 for tag manufacturers) and be able to deliver 50,000 ear tags and 30 auto-retract applicators to Eastern Cape DoA (delivery to Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, Sutterheim).

#### Requirements
- Proven experience in livestock traceability; strong reputation with manufacturers/developers.
- Mandatory certifications: ICAR certificate for HDX RFID ear tags; ISO 9001 manufacturing quality management for tag supplier.
- Deliverables capability: 50,000 official ear tags and 30 two-piece auto-retract applicators; delivery within 60 days of appointment; replacement of damaged/non-compliant items at no extra cost.
- Proven prior delivery: letter/testimony confirming ≥20,000 tags previously supplied; proof of tag loss rates.
- Compliance and registration: valid Tax Compliance PIN; registered on CSD and LOGIS; hard copies of Tax Clearance not required; all returnables completed (ECBD docs, SBDs, JV agreements if any).
- Mandatory briefing: attend and demonstrate understanding of LITS program at the compulsory briefing (date/venue per bid doc).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 28 September 2026 at 11:00; bids opened publicly. (0138- LITS BID DOCUMENT.pdf)
- Submission method: sealed envelope to tender box at Indwe Building, Bhisho (Office 45, Indwe). Include project SCMU8-26/27-0138.
- Documents to submit: ECBD1 Invitation; Pricing Schedule; SBD forms; Joint Venture agreement if applicable; proof of CSD/LOGIS registrations and TCS PIN; IB/ownership disclosures.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: ensure CSD and LOGIS active; SARS TCS PIN; Tax status verification; non-SOA status disclosure.
- Briefing: mandatory briefing session on 17 September 2026 at 11:00 (virtual via Teams; venue indicated in doc). (0138- LITS BID DOCUMENT.pdf)
- Where documents come from: bid documents and details are in the attached PDF (0138- LITS BID DOCUMENT.pdf).

## Description

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (LITS) EAR TAGS AND APPLICATORS-2026/27

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (LITS) EAR TAGS AND APPLICATORS-2026/27

Conditions: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/396303434766363?p=FMpcUeLAIBxHmfyoYF Briefing Venue: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/396303434766363?p=FMpcUeLAIBxHmfyoYF

## Documents

- 0138- LITS BID DOCUMENT.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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