Supply of research consumables for ARC.
Agricultural Research Council
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is procuring research consumables including specific models of equipment. 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 is requesting quotes for the supply of research consumables. The required items include three specific power supply units (models P3000-M and 9SX30001). The goods must be delivered to 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria. All prices must be quoted in South African Rand and include VAT, insurance, and delivery costs. The closing date for this request is 16 September 2026 at 11:00. Suppliers are responsible for the full execution of the order, and the ARC reserves the right to perform due diligence on all submitted quotations.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dineo Manzini
Email: ManziniD@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9317
How to apply: Interested bidders must submit their written quotations on an official, signed company letterhead via email to Dineo Manzini at ManziniD@arc.agric.za by the closing date.
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