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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.

Reference: ARC/07/08/2026

Agricultural Research Council · Gauteng

Tender details

BuyerAgricultural Research Council
TypeNational Gov.
ProvinceGauteng
Published6 Aug 2026
Closes18 Sep 2026, 13:00

About this tender

ARC seeks a service provider to evaluate and commercialize ARC sweet potato varieties; EOI requires attendance at compulsory briefing, CSD report, Tax PIN, financial statements, reference letters, land documentation, and demonstrated experience in sweet potato vine multiplication and commercialization.

Requirements to bid

What you need to qualify for this tender

CSD RegistrationRequired
Tax ClearanceRequired
Compulsory BriefingYes, attendance required
Experience3+ years required
Also required
  • Current and updated Central Supplier Database (CSD) report
  • Valid TAX PIN number from SARS
  • Company registration certificate
  • Completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD4)
  • Attendance at compulsory briefing session (26 August 2026)
  • Completed Expression of Interest form (max 10 pages)
  • Company profile
  • Three years' financial statements and vine sales records
  • Reference letters (minimum 3 required for good score)
  • Title deed(s) or lease agreement(s) for land
  • Evidence of experience in sweet potato vine multiplication
  • Farm/production area information (GPS coordinates, field size, irrigation, equipment, pest management)
  • Reference letters from sweet potato value chain participation
  • Project plan demonstrating upscaling capacity, commercialization approach, evaluation provinces, and risk mitigation
  • SBD4 Bidder's Disclosure form
  • Commitment declarations (site visits, trial period, record-keeping)

Tender description

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

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