Digital Platforms and Dashboard Development for ARC.
Agricultural Research Council
This tender closed on 6 August 2026
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In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is procuring a service provider for digital platforms/dashboard development for marketing and communications. Suitably qualified and experienced service providers can bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites bids for the development and maintenance of digital platforms and integrated dashboard systems. The project involves creating a digital workspace for communication management, developing mobile-responsive platforms, and building dashboards to track campaign performance across social media and analytics tools. The service provider will also handle technical support, cybersecurity, and automated reporting. The work will be performed for the ARC over a period of 36 months. The tender closes on 06 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must have valid CSD registration
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum 1-5 years experience in digital platform development
- Must provide three contactable references for similar projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Elelwani Muhanelwa
Email: Muhanelwae@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-310-2509
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the PURCO SA website at https://purcosa.co.za/online-tender-submissions-guide. Bidders must purchase the tender document through the portal and use the 'Submit bid' function under 'My purchased tenders'. No physical, email, or fax submissions are accepted.
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