Tarp Tenders

Delivery time is to be negotiated, but a realistic expected delivery time should be stated and extended late delivery is not acceptable. The vehicle must be delivered to 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier.

Tenderers must detail warranties, including any extended warrantys offered, including any conditions and/or exclusions beyond the standard twelve (12) month warranty.

The evaluation uses a weighted point score evaluation system that allows price and nonprice criteria to be taken into account with criteria including compliance (30%), operational assessment (20%), warranty (20%), and others.

Each tenderer must if applicable be licensed or registered to perform the goods and provide details of insurance, referees, and relevant experience.

Inspection of the trade-in vehicle is available on friday, 23 october 2026 at the southern limestone coast council depot, 324 commercial street west, mount gambier from 9. 00 am to **** noon.

Tenders lodged by any other means than electronically via SA Tenders will not be considered. Late tenders will not be considered or accepted. Canvassing elected members will lead to rejection of dealers not complying.

The evaluation criteria include price and capability, methodology, organisational capacity, sustainability, experience, compliance as stated in the notice.

Tenderers must be a recognised and acceptable legal entity with appropriate financial assets and appropriate and current insurance cover as per the conditions.

Failure to comply with a mandatory criterion will result in exclusion of the tenderer without further consideration as per clause 22. 2.

The RFQ closing date is Monday 10 August 2026, at 2 PM. The anticipated delivery timeframe is to be clearly shown in the response.

Details of all warranties are to be submitted with the response. Details of all warranties are to be submitted with response.

Council will consider a minimum of the following when evaluating quotations: price, operational costs, product quality, ongoing product support, supply and delivery timeframe of quoted items as well as spare parts, work health and safety benefits and risks. Council will seek to obtain best value for money in any purchasing activity.

The respondent must complete all relevant sections. Failure to sign the statement below by an authorised representative will render the bid invalid. The respondent must complete all relevant sections.

Respondents are cautioned to carefully read any and all instructions and the terms and conditions on any of the attached sheets. Failure to adhere to these instructions and terms and conditions may result in rejection of the bid. Failure to adhere to these instructions and terms and conditions may result in rejection of the bid.

The bid notice states council would like delivery and implementation of the required equipment as soon as possible, with a guaranteed timeframe for delivery. ideally by june 30, 2026.

Payment will only be made against correctly rendered invoices made in accordance with council requirements including reference to the correct purchase order pur number and the requirements of a tax invoice as defined by the australian taxation office ato.

The warranty period is 5 years or more.

Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the criteria specified below.

Supplier query cutoff tuesday 17 march 2026 12: 00 am e. south america standard time