This tender seeks to establish a panel of providers for hydro mulch and bush regeneration works within the Byron Shire Council area. The contract will be for an initial three-year term with two one-year extension options. Works will be called up progressively via supply orders under a standing offer agreement. Tenderers can apply for one or both categories: hydro mulch works and bush regeneration works. The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $500,000, but this can vary significantly. Key requirements include compliance with legislative and environmental standards, provision of labour, supervision, materials, plant, and equipment. Successful tenderers will be required to enter into a contract with Council. No minimum work is guaranteed, and allocation will be based on capability, availability, performance, and program requirements. Tenderers must submit all required documentation electronically via the nominated tender website by the closing date and time.
The closing date and time for tender submissions is 5pm, Wednesday 08 May 2026.
A defects liability period of twelve (12) months from the date of completion of the works under each supply order applies, unless otherwise agreed in writing. This period applies to defects in workmanship or nonconformance with the relevant supply order.
Tenders will be assessed against compliance criteria (ABN, conformance to contract and requirements, workers compensation insurance, insurances, WHS practices, financial capacity, ethical business practices) and qualitative criteria (profile and relevant experience, quality and availability of resources, delivery plan). Additional sustainability criteria will also be considered.
Tenderers must be suitably qualified and experienced organisations. Specific qualifications and experience requirements are detailed within the tender documents, including compliance with legislative requirements and demonstrated capability in hydro mulch and bush regeneration works.
The tender documents do not explicitly detail specific penalties for non-performance. However, contractor performance under each supply order may influence future allocation of work under the panel.
No tender briefing or site visit is required for this tender.
The tender documents do not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The supplier query cutoff date is Wednesday 06 May 2026, 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The estimated annual expenditure under this contract by Byron Shire Council is approximately $500,000, however, this amount can vary significantly.
