Supply of 20 ready-to-use sterile Farrell's agar plates for the ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria. Bidders must be CSD-registered, submit signed SBD forms, and provide VAT-inclusive quotes by 30 October 2026.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC), through its Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVI) in Pretoria, is requesting written quotations for the supply of 20 units of Farrell's agar plates. The plates are pre-prepared, ready-to-use sterile media plates intended for laboratory research. Farrell's agar is a selective culture medium commonly used in veterinary microbiology for isolating and growing fastidious organisms. The procurement is classified as a research consumable under a request for quotation (RFQ) reference OVI01REQ004450, with a closing date of 30 October 2026 at 11:00.
To be considered, bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include their CSD registration number and a full CSD report with the bid. Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) forms, including the SBD 6.1 preference points claim form and the SBD 4 declaration of interest, must be returned with the quotation. Quotations must be on official letterhead, duly signed, and state their validity period, which must be 60 days. Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and be inclusive of VAT and all associated costs such as delivery, insurance, and taxes. The quotation must also indicate the delivery date and clearly state the warranty or guarantee period and extent applicable to the goods. Quotations are to be emailed to NembanzheniM@arc.agric.za, and goods must be delivered to the ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria. Supply is to take place only upon receipt of an official ARC purchase order.
The evaluation will apply the 80/20 preference point system, as the estimated value falls between R2,000 and R50,000,000 including VAT. The lowest acceptable price will score 80 points, and up to 20 points may be awarded for specific goals, including HDI, women, youth, and persons with disabilities ownership, BEE status level, and promotion of SMMEs. Bidders must claim these goals and provide supporting documentation to receive points. The ARC reserves the right to conduct due diligence, benchmark prices, and accept or reject any special terms. The tender document also refers to a compulsory site briefing, so bidders should confirm the details directly with the ARC supply chain contact before submitting a quotation.
This tender is suited to CSD-registered suppliers of laboratory consumables, microbiology culture media, and scientific supplies who can provide pre-prepared sterile agar plates and deliver to Pretoria. Distributors and manufacturers of laboratory media are the most relevant. Businesses that are 51% or more owned by HDIs, women, youth, or persons with disabilities, or that hold a B-BBEE Level 1 to 4 status, are encouraged to apply and claim specific goals points, provided they can supply the required proof. Small enterprises and SMMEs may also benefit from the RDP goal of SMME promotion. Suppliers without the ability to provide sterile, ready-to-use media or without CSD registration should not apply.
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