Service and Calibration of Microplate Reader.
Agricultural Research Council
In plain English
The tender is for the service and calibration of a Multiskan EX microplate absorbance reader. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) can bid.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites quotations for the service and calibration of one Multiskan EX microplate absorbance reader. The work will be performed at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria. The successful bidder must provide a clear delivery date and warranty details for the services rendered. All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT and all associated costs. The tender will be evaluated based on the 80/20 preference point system. The closing date for this request is 12 August 2026.
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).
- Must provide proof of relevant industry experience.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mosidi Ramosunya
Email: RamosunyaM@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9315
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted on an official, signed company letterhead and emailed to Mosidi Ramosunya at Ramosunyam@arc.agric.za.
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