The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply, delivery and offloading of live chickens at its Irene facility in Centurion, Gauteng. This re-advertised opportunity is aimed at qualified suppliers capable of providing healthy live poultry in accordance with the specifications outlined in the bid document.
Businesses operating within the poultry production and agricultural supply sectors are encouraged to review the requirements carefully and submit competitive quotations before the closing date.
Tender Overview
- Organisation: Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
- Tender Number: API01REQ007375 (Re-advert)
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Province: Gauteng
- Published: 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: 14 August 2026 at 11:00
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will be required to supply, deliver, and offload the following live chickens at the ARC Irene Campus:
- 320 Boschveld 16-week-old hens
- 40 Boschveld 16-week-old roosters
Key Requirements
Bidders must comply with strict animal health and welfare standards. The appointed supplier must ensure that all chickens are:
- Free from HPAI, Newcastle, Salmonella, and other notifiable diseases
- Vaccinated with documented disease-monitoring programmes
- Tagged for identification purposes
- Dipped one week prior to delivery (certificates required)
- Transported under conditions that avoid adverse weather (<5°C or >30°C, rain)
A detailed veterinary health certificate and movement permit must be provided on or before delivery.
Mandatory Documents for Submission
Failure to submit any of the following will result in automatic disqualification:
- At least one contactable reference letter confirming successful livestock supply in South Africa (not older than 6 years)
- Detailed minimum 4-week quarantine plan (including shelter, feed/fodder, and healthcare provisions)
- Comprehensive transportation plan with images of vehicles to be used
- Completed and signed Appendix B (Veterinary Health Certificate for Poultry)
Evaluation and Compliance
This procurement follows the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are awarded for the lowest acceptable price and 20 points for specific goals. Points are allocated for ownership by HDIs, women, youth, and persons with disabilities, as well as B-BBEE status levels. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a valid Tax PIN and BBBEE certificate.
Delivery Location
Goods must be delivered to:
Old Olifantsfontein Road
Irene
Centurion
0061
Important Tender Information
There is no compulsory briefing session for this quotation. Interested bidders should carefully review the tender documentation to understand the required specifications, submission requirements and evaluation criteria before preparing their quotations.
Late submissions may not be considered, making it essential for suppliers to submit all required documentation before the deadline.
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Enquiries
For tender-related enquiries, contact:
- Contact Person: Tumelo Moalosi
- Email: MoalosiT@arc.agric.za
- Telephone: 012 672 9111
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