Refurbishment of Office Building at ARC-OVR-TAD
Agricultural Research Council
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 July 2026 at 10:00 · 100 Old Soutpan Road, ARC-Transboundary Animal Diseases (ARC-TAD)
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is seeking information for the refurbishment of office buildings at Onderstepoort Veterinary Research. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB Grade 6GB or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the refurbishment of office buildings and laboratories at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR)-TAD campus. This project aims to upgrade facilities while ensuring business continuity through a phased approach. The scope includes building works such as partitioning, flooring, and painting, as well as mechanical and electrical installations like HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. A mandatory information session will be held on 21 July 2026. The RFI process closes on 30 July 2026. This exercise is intended to gather market data and cost drivers to help the ARC prepare for a future formal tender.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 General Building (6GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 6GB or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of OHS and environmental legislative compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Barbara Kutumela
Email: kutumelab@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9317
How to apply: Submissions must be physically deposited into the Tender Box located at 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, 0110. No email or fax submissions will be accepted.
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