THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT SPECIALISED GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING ASSESSMENT OF THE PLANNED CENTRE OF EXCELLENCEClosed

Overview

The Agricultural Research Council seeks a service provider to conduct a specialised geotechnical drilling foundation investigation for the planned Centre of Excellence building. This opportunity targets geotechnical drilling contractors with experience in rotary core drilling, Standard Penetration Testing (SPT), soil/rock sampling, laboratory testing, topographic and geophysical surveys, and site-work management on ARC’s Roodeplaat campus. The contract runs for 12 months.

Requirements

• Proven geotechnical drilling capability (minimum two portable core rigs on site), trained operators, and adherence to relevant standards; site restoration after drilling.
• Compliance and registrations: SARS Tax PIN or Tax Clearance, Central Supplier Database (CSD) number, VAT status; Public Liability Insurance (min R1 million) or a formal intention to obtain; COIDA; CIPC documents; POPIA adherence.
• Documentation: complete Standard Bidding Documents (SBD forms), SBD 3.3 pricing schedule, and Annexure A BoQ alignment; JV/consortium agreements if applicable; attendance at compulsory briefing.
• Experience and staffing: company profile with proven track record in geo-technical drilling; CVs for key personnel (Project Manager and Project Lead); minimum three reference letters; high-level project plan.
• Subcontracting and procurement rules: sub-contracting not more than 25% to an entity with lower B-BBEE status (unless an eligible EME); compliance with BBBEE requirements or sworn affidavits.
• Technical and safety requirements: safety file, health and environmental plans (SHE), risk assessments, competent safety officer; on-site safety and environmental management during fieldwork; daily data submission to ARC.
• Evaluation framework: minimum 65% functionality; 180-day proposal validity; 80/20 price-preference with BBBEE points; adherence to GCC and SANRAL/SANRAL-derived specs.

Notes: Price schedules and BoQ are in Annexure A (PU8110075-ADVERT-Annexure A - ARC Centre of Excel BoQ.xlsx); Addendum 01 updates briefing dates (PU8110075-ADVERT-Addendum 01 ARC-08-08-2026.pdf).

How to Apply

• Deadline and briefings: Compulsory briefing 26 August 2026 (12:00) at ARC-VIMP, Roodeplaat; second compulsory briefing 15 September 2026 (12:00) per Addendum 01; Closing 18 September 2026 at 11:00.
• Submission method: electronic via PURCO SA at purcosa.co.za (online tender submissions guide available).
• Documents to submit: SBD forms, SBD 3.3, pricing schedule (Annexure A BoQ), company/partner details, tax and BBBEE documentation.
• Pre-qualifications: Tax PIN or Tax Clearance; CSD number; VAT registration (if applicable).
• Briefing and document access: Tender documents purchasable for R1,150 (VAT incl) on PURCO SA from 14 August 2026; access via PURCO SA’s Open Tenders portal; site briefing at ARC-VIMP 573 Moloto Road.
• Notes: Ensure all documents reflect the official forms; no physical submissions; add any Addendums (e.g., second briefing) to the bid.