Supply of Laboratory Centrifuges for ARC.
Agricultural Research Council
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is purchasing a Beckman Plate Centrifuge and a Heraeus PICO Bench top centrifuge. Only SANAS accredited suppliers registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) can bid.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria is seeking a supplier for laboratory equipment. The required items include one Beckman Plate Centrifuge and one Heraeus PICO Bench top centrifuge. The supplier is responsible for the full delivery and execution of the order. Quotations must include the warranty period, delivery timelines, and the validity period of the offer. All prices must be in South African Rand and include VAT, delivery, and insurance costs. The closing date for this tender is 16 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SANAS accreditation
- Documented proof of relevant industry experience
- Valid B-BBEE status certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dineo Manzini
Email: ManziniD@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9317
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their quotations on an official company letterhead. The document must be signed and sent via email to Dineo Manzini at ManziniD@arc.agric.za.
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