Testing of selected fungal strains for plant growth-promoting and biocontrol properties in a controlled greenhouse facility over a three-month tomato growth cycle, from seed germination to final fruit harvest.
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the Research and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Crop Production and Scientific Research. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of ZAR 230,000.
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 services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on August 20, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued 305 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 231 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: October 1, 2026.
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to GREENHOUSE TRIAL CENTRE. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 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 Services contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is ZAR 230,000 - ZAR 230,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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.
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.
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