This is a public tender from Shellharbour City Council for Security Guard Services at The Links Shell Cove Golf Course and Tavern. The services required include licensed security guards and RSA marshals to ensure safety, compliance, and effective venue operations. Tenders must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel or in hard copy to the tender box at Shellharbour City Council by 10 am on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. Applicants are advised to register at www. ***. *. * for further information. Mandatory criteria include holding public product liability insurance of $20 million and workers compensation as per statutory requirements. Security personnel must possess NSW Police Checks and Working With Children Checks. The council will assess tenders based on relevant experience, capability, price, staffing, operational approach, WHS compliance, training, reporting systems, financial viability, and risk. A site meeting will be confirmed at a mutually agreed date and time.
The tender closing date is Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 10:00 am.
The tender notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that the links will provide relevant purchase order numbers and advise additional accounts payable requirements upon commencement of the contract, and that invoicing is monthly.
The bid notice states that councils intention is to determine the supplier that will provide the best overall value. Value is determined from the evaluation criteria and is not solely based on cost.
The tender requires that services must be performed by licensed and accredited security personnel. Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST. Security personnel must have a NSW Police Check and Working With Children Check, and hold a current and relevant security licence while on duty.
The tender notice mentions a Site meeting to be confirmed at a date and time mutually agreed to by Shellharbour City Council and the applicants.
Applicants requiring clarification of the RFT must submit all requests in writing via the VendorPanel forum. Questions will only be received up to 7 days from the closing date.
The tender notice states that canvassing or lobbying of councillors or council officers in relation to this RFT may automatically disqualify the submission from the process. It also mentions that failure to strictly adhere to security clearance conditions may result in termination of the contract.
