The Town of Gawler is seeking qualified plumbing contractors for a panel arrangement to provide planned preventative and reactive plumbing services for council-owned assets. The contract is for three years with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Submissions close on Friday, 17th July 2026, at 5:00 PM Adelaide time. Tenders must be lodged electronically via VendorPanel. Key evaluation criteria include customer service, tendered prices, local economic benefit, experience, organizational structure, and compliance with WHS requirements. Emergency works require attendance within 2 hours, urgent faults within 4 hours, and routine works within 24 hours.
The closing date for tender submissions is Friday, 17th July 2026, at 5:00 PM Adelaide time. closing date 5. 00 pm adelaide time friday 17th july 2026
Invoices shall clearly itemise labour and material costs separately. Materials shall be charged at cost plus a maximum markup of 10%. Council reserves the right to request supplier invoices to verify material costs. invoices shall clearly itemise labour and material costs separately. . . . materials shall be charged at cost plus a maximum markup of 10%.
Any defects in workmanship or materials identified within a reasonable period are to be rectified by the contractor at no additional cost to council. any defects in workmanship or materials identified within a reasonable period are to be rectified by the contractor at no additional cost to council.
Tenders will be evaluated using a weighted point score system considering price and non-price criteria, including customer service, tendered prices, local economic benefit, experience, organizational structure, and WHS compliance. he evaluation panel will use a weighted point score evaluation system that allows price and nonprice criteria to be considered in the selection of a preferred tenderer.
Respondents must be suitably qualified and experienced plumbing contractors. Personnel engaged must hold the appropriate licenses and qualifications, such as plumbing and gas fitting licenses. submissions from suitably qualified and experienced plumbing contractors
Failure to attend emergency requests within the required timeframe may be treated as a breach of contract. Where performance falls short, council may require corrective action, adjust work allocation, or remove the contractor from the panel. failure to attend emergency requests within the required timeframe may be treated as a breach of contract.
Supplier queries have a cutoff date of Wednesday, 15th July 2026, at 04:30 AM E. South America Standard Time. supplier query cutoff wednesday 15 july 2026 04: 30 am e. south america standard time
Tenders lodged by any means other than electronically via VendorPanel will not be considered. Late tenders will not be considered or accepted. Failure to contact the nominated contact person prior to the closing date if experiencing submission problems will result in a non-conforming tender. enders lodged by any other means will not be considered.
