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This tender is for the supply and delivery of one triaxle low loader plant to Dubbo Regional Council. Submissions close at 2:00 pm on 3 June 2026. Suppliers are advised to familiarize themselves with the specification, especially the training requirements. Key requirements include a clear statement of warranty offered, registration to be invoiced separately, public and products liability insurance of $20 million, and transit goods in transit insurance. The unit must comply with all state and federal statutory authority requirements, including Transport NSW and Safework NSW. Suppliers must provide a full manufacturer's risk assessment and an Ideagen risk management report. Training for operators and maintenance staff is mandatory. Prices offered must be in Australian currency and fixed for 60 days from the quotation closing date. Payments will be made within 30 days of receipt of necessary paperwork. The supplier must comply with modern slavery laws. The low loader must have a payload capacity of 30,000 kg, a deck length of 11 metres, and a deck width open of 3. 5 metres. Compliance with Australian Design Rules is required. Specifics on chassis, suspension, brakes, wheels, tires, landing legs, ramps, tie-down points, hydraulic system, electrical system, and pneumatic system are detailed in the specification. Signage and identification requirements are also listed. Manuals (workshop, parts, and operators) must be supplied. Optional extras for service contracts and extended warranties can be provided. A trade-in offer for an existing low loader is requested. Inspections of the trade-in unit can be arranged by appointment.
The tender closes at 2:00 pm on 3 June 2026. The number of weeks to delivery from the official order date must be nominated.
The bid notice states that payments will be made within 30 days of receipt of the necessary paperwork. However, other payment periods may be negotiated with the fleet procurement officer.
The bid notice states that the supplier will make a clear statement of the warranty offered. Dubbo Regional Council's current replacement program for this type of vehicle is seven years, and extended warranties as close to this period as possible are considered an advantage.
The bid notice states that completion of all the information required assists in the assessment of the various offers. Failure to complete all documentation could result in disqualification from the tender process.
The units may be inspected by appointment only with Council's Fleet Procurement Officer, Jacinta Coggins on 02 **** **** shall attempt to have the unit available for inspection in the LGA.
The bid notice states that failure to complete all documentation could result in disqualification from the tender process. Failure to list noncompliance items in the space provided will be interpreted as full compliance with the specification. If the offer is successful, any noncompliance items that are not listed will be supplied and fitted at the supplier's expense.