This tender has closed on 16 September 2026.
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The Agricultural Research Council seeks quotations for the calibration of specific laboratory centrifuges. Bidders must be SANAS accredited and provide detailed quotations by September 16, 2026.
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is inviting qualified suppliers to submit written quotations for the calibration of two laboratory centrifuges: a Beckman Plate Centrifuge and a Heraeus PICO Bench top centrifuge. This tender requires bidders to be SANAS accredited, ensuring that the calibration services meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering the calibration services to the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, with all quotations to be submitted electronically to the designated contact by the closing date of September 16, 2026.
In addition to the calibration services, bidders must provide a comprehensive warranty for the work performed, along with documentation demonstrating relevant experience in similar projects. The evaluation of quotations will be based on the 80/20 principle, where price and specific goals, such as ownership by historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs), will be considered. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment calibration to engage with a reputable institution and contribute to the advancement of agricultural research in South Africa.
This tender is suitable for businesses that specialize in calibration services for laboratory equipment, particularly those with SANAS accreditation and experience in servicing laboratory instruments in research environments.
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