Deal Tenders

Quotations must be received before the closing date and time: Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM AEST. The machine shall be delivered fully assembled, fuelled, tested and ready for immediate operation.

Suppliers shall provide details of manufacturers warranty period, powertrain warranty, loader warranty, service intervals, breakdown response arrangements, spare parts availability, nearest authorised service provider, and ongoing service support capability.

Quotations will be evaluated against: Compliance with specification (40%), Value for money (30%), Warranty and after sales support (15%), Delivery timeframe (10%), Local service capability (5%).

Respondents must hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST, be authorised dealers or approved suppliers of the proposed equipment, and have the financial capacity to undertake the supply requirements. Council may request evidence of public liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, relevant licences and certifications, supplier references, and financial capability.

The existing Challenger MT545 tractor with front end loader will be available for inspection by appointment. Requests for inspection shall be directed to Quenten Graham.

The document clearly states that sample submission is not required.

Supplier query cutoff is Monday, 17 August 2026, 3:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.

Council reserves the right to reject any submission where the respondent is considered unsuitable or unable to demonstrate adequate capability. Late quotations may not be considered.

Quotations must be received before the closing date and time: Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 4:00 PM AEST.

Suppliers shall provide details of the manufacturers warranty period, engine and driveline warranty, service intervals, breakdown response arrangements, spare parts availability, and nearest authorised service provider.

Quotations will be evaluated against: Compliance with specification (40%), Value for money (30%), Warranty and after sales support (15%), Delivery timeframe (10%), Local service capability (5%).

Respondents must hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST, be authorised dealers or approved suppliers of the proposed equipment, and have the financial capacity to undertake the supply requirements. Council may request evidence of public liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, relevant licenses and certifications, supplier references, and financial capability.

Supplier queries close on Monday, 17 August 2026, 4:00 PM AEST.

Council reserves the right to reject any submission where the respondent is considered unsuitable or unable to demonstrate adequate capability. Late quotations may not be considered.

Tenders must be lodged electronically before the closing date of 2:00 PM Adelaide time on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

The council must pay the price specified in the purchase order within thirty (30) days from the end of the month in which the council receives a correctly rendered tax invoice from the provider. The invoice cannot be issued until after the product has been provided.

The warranty period and all warranty conditions shall be specified by the respondent for the option submitted. The respondent shall state the details of warranty, guarantees, and any service that will be carried out during the warranty period for the various components of the assembled vehicle.

Tenders will be evaluated using a weighted point score system that allows price and non-price criteria to be taken into account. Assessment criteria include adherence to specifications (15%), implementation/delivery schedule (15%), warranty (15%), and price (55%).

Tenderers must demonstrate they have the financial capacity to provide the goods and meet their obligations. They must also provide details of their past performance, experience, and insurance.

The document does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or late delivery, but it does mention that late tenders will not be considered or accepted.

A site/industry briefing is not applicable for this tender.

Tenders lodged by any means other than electronically, late tenders, or failure to contact the nominated contact person regarding submission problems may result in disqualification.