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    ARC Seeks Supplier for Wine Grape Agro Chemicals

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    The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has issued a time-sensitive Request for Quotation (INF012610RFQ12) for the supply and delivery of agro chemicals specifically designated for wine grapes. This targeted procurement initiative aims to support the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij institute’s research and operational mandates by securing high-quality, compliant agricultural consumables from reputable suppliers in the Western Cape.

    Scope of Supply

    The successful bidder will be responsible for the reliable provisioning of specialized research consumables. Key operational deliverables include:

    • Supply and delivery of specified agro chemicals tailored for wine grape cultivation and research.
    • Direct delivery of all goods to the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij institute, located on the R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch, 7600.
    • Ensuring all products meet the required safety, quality, and regulatory standards for agricultural research environments.
    • Adherence to firm pricing and guaranteed delivery timelines as stipulated in the quotation.

    Mandatory Compliance Requirements

    To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a complete and compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:

    • A valid National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report, including the full CSD report and registration number.
    • Completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) as included in the bid documentation.
    • A formal quotation on the bidder’s official company letterhead, clearly indicating the company registration number and VAT registration details (if applicable).
    • Proof of specific goals claimed to qualify for the 20-point allocation under the 80/20 preferential procurement principle.

    Evaluation Criteria

    Quotations will be evaluated in strict accordance with the ARC’s Supply Chain Management policies and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. The adjudication process utilizes the 80/20 preference point system:

    • 80 points are allocated for price competitiveness.
    • 20 points are awarded for specific transformation goals (e.g., B-BBEE status level contribution).
      Bidders who fail to claim specific goals or do not provide the required CSD documentation will not be considered for scoring in the specific goals category and may be deemed non-responsive.

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    Submission Guidelines

    There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Bidders must note a critical submission condition: all quotations must be submitted electronically via email.

    Completed quotation documents and supporting compliance forms must be sent to MgudlwaQ@arc.agric.za. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Late, physical, or faxed submissions will not be accepted or considered. For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Guillaume Kotze at 083-627-2444 or KotzeG@arc.agric.za.

    Document Downloads

    Prospective bidders can access the complete RFQ documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:

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