Supply and delivery of livestock ear tags and applicators.
Nomapha
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 September 2026 at 11:00
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is procuring livestock identification and traceability system ear tags and applicators. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and LOGIS.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform invites bids for the supply and delivery of Livestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS) ear tags and applicators. The project involves providing 50,000 official yellow ear tags and 30 auto-retract applicators to support redmeat producers. All items must meet national agricultural specifications, be tamper-proof, and durable. The goods must be delivered to the Dohne Agricultural Development Institute in Stutterheim within 60 days of appointment. Bidders must have proven experience in livestock traceability and provide references for similar past projects. The contract requires fixed pricing inclusive of all taxes.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and LOGIS
- Valid ICAR certification for HDX RFID tags
- Valid ISO 9001 or equivalent manufacturing quality management accreditation
- Official certification confirming tag retention and loss rates
- Proof of previous supply of 20,000 tags, readers, and applicators
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomapha
Email: Nomapha.Mfunda@ecagriculture.gov.za
Phone: 071-331-8611
How to apply: Submit the completed bid documents in a sealed envelope marked with the project number and description to the tender box at DOA Indwe House, Office 45, First Floor, Indwe Building, Bhisho, 5605. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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