Validation of biosafety cabinetsClosed

Overview

This RFQ seeks SANAS-accredited validation and decontamination services for Class II biosafety cabinets and related equipment (including uni-directional flow benches and UV workstation). Issued by the Agricultural Research Council, it targets bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with SANAS accreditation, for delivery to ARC Onderstepoort (100 old Soutpan Road). Closing is 14 October 2026 at 11:00; a compulsory site briefing will be held at the stated address. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)

Requirements

• SANAS accreditation is mandatory (Site briefing condition). (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include the CSD number and full CSD report. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Complete and sign Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms; submit with the bid. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Deliver/perform at ARC Institute address; provide warranty/guarantee details; for services, show relevant experience. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Quotes must be in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, delivery, insurance, taxes; valid for the stated period. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Evaluation uses 80/20 (or 90/10) preferential points; specific goals must be claimed to earn up to 20 points. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• ARC may conduct due diligence and benchmark prices. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 October 2026, 11:00. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Submission method: email to ManziniD@arc.agric.za. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Documents to submit: written quotation, signed SBD forms, CSD number and full CSD report, any required warranty/experience documentation. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SANAS accreditation; mandatory site briefing at 100 Soutpan Road, Pretoria (briefing details in document). (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Briefing/session details: site briefing is compulsory; address as above. (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Bid documents: Terms of Reference attached to the RFQ (OVI01REQ004372.pdf). (OVI01REQ004372.pdf)
• Validity: bids valid for 61 days. (Metadata)