Commercialisation of ARC Wheat Cultivars.
Agricultural Research Council
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 December 2026 at 09:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The ARC is seeking a service provider to commercialize its wheat cultivars. Eligible bidders must be registered with SANSOR and have a valid Tax PIN and CSD report.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is seeking partners to commercialize specific wheat varieties. The project involves mass seed multiplication, marketing, and distribution across South Africa. The selected partner must manage the entire value chain, including promotion and sales. Key deliverables include a detailed business plan, evidence of seed processing and storage facilities, and proof of existing distribution networks. The work will take place throughout South Africa. The project requires a partner with strong technical and commercial capabilities to handle ARC research products. The closing date for this expression of interest is 17 December 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Mandatory SANSOR accreditation
- Valid SARS Tax PIN
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIPC company registration
- Proof of technical capacity: seed inspectors, samplers, and site GPS coordinates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms Lesego Theebeatshipi
Email: LesegoT@arc.agric.za
Phone: 066-501-6427
How to apply: Submissions must be emailed to LesegoT@arc.agric.za by 11:00 am on 17 December 2026.
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