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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO EVALUATE AND COMMERCIALIZE ARC SWEET POTATO VARIETIES AT ARC- VIMP.

Agricultural Research Council

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: etenders_za

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security, Research and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 18, 2026.

Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO EVALUATE AND COMMERCIALIZE ARC SWEET POTATO VARIETIES AT ARC- VIMP. Contracting authority: Agricultural Research Council Category: Other service activities Tender type: Expression of interest Province: Gauteng Conditions: Submissions should be emailed to MuhanelwaE@arc.agric.za Note: No physical submissions will be accepted. Briefing venue: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313413071387611?p=HZ8ZPiHfKb7qYjAnBI Delivery location: KwaMhlanga / Moloto road (R573)-Roodeplaat-Pretoria- Documents: Expression of Interest document to evaluate and Commercialise ARC Sweet potato varieties(ARC 07 08 2026).pdf

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agricultural Research Council

Agricultural Research Council has issued 203 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 42 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. You have 42 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agricultural Research Council in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.