Full-Service Sequencing Reactions for ARC-OVI.
Karabo Mofokeng
In plain English
The tender is for full-service sequencing reactions. Only bidders 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 service provider for 200 full-service sequencing reactions. The project requires the collection of un-purified PCR product samples from the ARC-OVI laboratory and the delivery of results within a maximum of three working days. The service provider must perform quality checks before and after purification, provide a guaranteed read length of 900-1000bp, and offer automatic re-runs for failed sequences at no additional cost. No third-party involvement is permitted in sample collection or processing. The contract requires reliable sample pick-up services upon one day's notice.
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: Karabo Mofokeng
Email: Mofokengk@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9317
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their written quotations, including all required documentation, via email to Karabo Mofokeng at MofokengK@arc.agric.za by 11:00 on 10 July 2026.
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