Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified supplier to provide ten horses that meet specific biological, age, and immunological criteria. The procurement process prioritizes competitive pricing while complying with national preferential procurement regulations designed to advance socio-economic transformation and historical equity.

Scope

The tender covers the complete supply of ten horses to a single contractor. All quotations are evaluated under standard government procurement frameworks, with strict adherence to mandatory documentation and contractual conditions. Non-compliance with compulsory submission requirements results in automatic disqualification, and all awards are subject to official government contracting terms.

Technical Requirements

• Quantity & Age: Ten horses, preferably eight to nine months old at weaning.
• Immunological Status: Animals must be confirmed susceptible to African Horse Sickness.
• Veterinary Documentation: Complete vaccination history for the supplied group covering specified diseases.
• Proven Experience: Evidence of supplying identical or similar products within the past three years, supported by at least two signed or stamped reference letters or delivery notes.
• Submission Standards: Documents must be submitted in a non-editable format; Word or Excel files are rejected. Electronic submissions are not permitted.
• Compliance: Adherence to the General Conditions of Contract (July 2010) and all mandatory bid components.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemized, the tender necessitates advanced livestock management and veterinary care capabilities. Suppliers must demonstrate proficiency in maintaining disease susceptibility profiles, implementing rigorous vaccination protocols, and preserving accurate herd records. Proven operational competence is validated through verifiable supply history and third-party references, ensuring the ability to deliver healthy, specification-compliant equines.

Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Susceptible to African Horse Sickness: Indicates the horses must lack natural or vaccine-induced immunity to this specific fatal viral disease, typically required for controlled scientific research or vaccine development testing.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement scoring model allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic goals (e.g., black ownership ≥51%, women ownership ≥30%, disability status). Missing documentation forfeits preference points.
• SBD Forms: Standard Bidding Document templates mandated for South African tenders, used for legal declarations, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and preference point claims.
• General Conditions of Contract (July 2010): Official government procurement terms governing payment schedules, delivery obligations, liability, and dispute resolution for state-funded contracts.