Objectives

The primary objective is to procure veterinary diagnostic reagents, specifically VetMAX-Plus qPCR Master Mix kits, to support Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd’s operational and research requirements. The tender aims to award a supply contract through a transparent, competitive process compliant with South African public procurement legislation, balancing cost efficiency with socio-economic transformation targets.

Scope

The successful supplier will deliver twelve (12) kits of VetMAX-Plus qPCR Master Mix, with each kit containing one hundred (100) reactions. The quoted product must match reference number 44153270 or an approved equivalent. Supply and delivery will be governed by the Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract (July 2010). The contract covers goods supply only; installation, scientific consultation, training, or after-sales technical support are excluded.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation to verify product authenticity, compliance, and eligibility. Mandatory submissions include:

• Original manufacturer technical datasheets, Certificates of Analysis (COA), product brochures, or complete specification sheets for the exact brand being quoted.
• A clear photograph of the physical product.
• Completed SBD4 Bidder Disclosure form confirming ethical bidding practices and absence of conflicts of interest.
• Completed SBD6.1 Preference Points Claim Form with verifiable proof for socio-economic goals.

All quotations are subject to standard government procurement terms. Failure to submit any required documentation will result in immediate disqualification. Evaluation utilizes a weighted scoring model allocating 80% to price competitiveness and 20% to designated preference goals.

Skills Requirements

This tender pertains exclusively to the commercial supply of laboratory reagents and does not mandate specialized technical, scientific, or engineering skills. Suppliers must demonstrate standard supply chain and administrative capabilities, including order fulfillment, logistics coordination, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation handling. No field deployment, assay validation, or post-delivery technical assistance is required.

Unusual or Complicated Terms

• qPCR Master Mix: Stands for quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction. It is a pre-formulated reagent blend containing enzymes, nucleotides, buffers, and primers/probes used to amplify and quantify target DNA sequences. In veterinary diagnostics, it enables rapid, sensitive detection of pathogens, genetic markers, or vaccine strains.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A statutory evaluation model where 80% of the total score is derived from the lowest acceptable bid price, while 20% is allocated to socio-economic development goals. Points are awarded for black-owned enterprises (≥51% ownership), women-owned enterprises (≥30% ownership), and businesses employing persons with disabilities.
• BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment): A South African policy framework designed to redress historical economic inequalities. Valid BBBEE certificates are required to substantiate claims for preference points under this tender.
• SBD Forms: Standardized South African bidding templates. SBD4 ensures transparency by disclosing state employment, competing business interests, and director/shareholder details. SBD6.1 formalizes claims for preferential procurement points based on legislated social goals.