Procurement of de-ionised water making machine.
Agricultural Research Council
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A de-ionised water making machine is being bought. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) can bid.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute is seeking a supplier for a fully automatic cabinet-style laboratory water still. The equipment must produce double-distilled, pyrogen-free water at a rate of 4 litres per hour. The project includes the supply, installation, and user training of the machine at the ARC-OVR-TADP BSL-3 Laboratory in Pretoria. Key technical requirements include borosilicate glass components, specific water quality standards, and integrated safety sensors. The successful bidder must ensure that delivery personnel are prepared to follow strict biosafety protocols, including a five-day restriction on contact with cloven-hoofed animals. The project requires a minimum one-year warranty on the equipment. All work must be completed by the closing date of 12 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of relevant industry experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: TEMOSO MABUZA
Email: MabuzaT@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9317
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their written quotations via email to Temoso Mabuza at MabuzaT@arc.agric.za. Ensure that all required declarations and disclosures are signed and attached to the submission.
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