The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites qualified logistics service providers to submit quotations for the courier of animal samples under RFQ OVI01REQ003875. This strategic procurement targets established cold-chain logistics specialists capable of transporting freeze-dried sera from Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute to international destinations including Australia, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
- Tender Reference: OVI01REQ003875
- Published: 29 April 2026
- Closing Deadline: 06 May 2026 at 11:00
- Service Location: 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110
- Province: Gauteng
Scope of Courier Services Required
The appointed provider will deliver specialised international courier solutions including:
- Temperature-controlled packaging using GTC boxes maintaining 2-6°C cold chain throughout transit
- Secure transport of freeze-dried sera samples (7 vials per consignment)
- Customs documentation, export permits, and international shipping coordination
- Real-time tracking and proof-of-delivery reporting to ARC-OVR
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a full CSD report with their proposal. Only bidders claiming specific goals will be considered for the 20-point preference allocation under the 80/20 system. Completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD forms) must accompany all submissions.
Submission Guidelines and Process
Quotations must be emailed exclusively to ManziniD@arc.agric.za before the closing deadline. Bidders should include firm pricing inclusive of all taxes, packaging, insurance, and delivery costs. Late or non-compliant submissions will not be considered under any circumstances.
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Contact and Enquiries
For technical or procedural queries, contact:
- Contact Person: Dineo Desiree Manzini
- Email: ManziniD@arc.agric.za
- Telephone: 012-529-9317
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
Download Tender Documentation
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