This tender invites quotations for the supply, delivery, and offloading of 320 hens and 40 roosters of 16-week-old Boschveld chickens. Key requirements include a quarantine plan, transportation details, and compliance with animal health regulations.
The Agricultural Research Council seeks qualified suppliers for the provision of 16-week-old Boschveld chickens, comprising 320 hens and 40 roosters. Bidders must submit a comprehensive quotation that includes a minimum four-week quarantine plan detailing shelter, feed, and healthcare provisions, as well as a transportation plan with vehicle images. Compliance with animal health standards is critical; bidders must provide documentation confirming that the chickens are free from diseases such as HPAI, Newcastle, and Salmonella, along with necessary veterinary health certificates and movement permits.
In addition to the health and transportation requirements, suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include a full CSD report with their bid. The evaluation will follow the 80/20 principle, where the lowest acceptable price scores 80 points, and additional points can be claimed based on specific goals related to ownership by historically disadvantaged individuals, women, youth, and persons with disabilities. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in livestock supply, ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety regulations while contributing to agricultural research initiatives.
This tender is suitable for businesses engaged in poultry farming, livestock supply, and those with expertise in animal health and transportation logistics. Companies must demonstrate compliance with veterinary standards and have the capacity to meet the specified delivery and quarantine requirements.