Department Of Parliamentary Services - Agency Tenders

The tender closes at 19 April 2026 11:55 pm.

Prospective respondents are advised that, as a condition of participation in this request, they must submit a completed confidentiality deed and declaration of conflict of interest form in accordance with the instructions issued by the department.

The online forum provides a place to comment and obtain further clarification if needed. Comments cannot be posted after 10 April 2026 12:00 pm.

The closing time for responses is 12:00 PM on Friday, 1 May 2026.

Responses will be assessed based on specific evaluation criteria, including mandatory criteria, and the overall value for money proposition. Mandatory criteria include completing the response template, agreeing to the supplier code of conduct, having relevant experience, demonstrating Australian presence, and articulating a solution that meets the requirements.

Respondents must meet mandatory evaluation criteria, including completing the Part D response template, agreeing to the Parliamentary Departments Supplier Code of Conduct, demonstrating experience with delivering services commensurate with the requirements, articulating their organisation's current operations in Australia, and providing a high-level summary of a solution that meets the requirements.

The end of the period for questions or requests for information is 12:00 PM on 15 April 2026.

The ATM closing date is Monday, 13 April 2026, at 2:00 PM ACT local time. Specific delivery dates for project milestones are outlined in the Statement of Requirement, including a project inception meeting within 5 business days of contract commencement, draft condition reports within 10 business days of site inspections, and final condition reports within 5 business days of receiving customer comments.

The bid notice states that if both parties can deliver and receive e-invoices through the Peppol framework, payment will be made within five (5) calendar days after receiving a correctly rendered invoice. In all other circumstances, payment will be made within twenty (20) calendar days after receiving a correctly rendered invoice.

The bid notice states that the customer will evaluate all valid responses received by the ATM closing time to determine which potential supplier has proposed the best value for money outcome for the customer.

Potential suppliers are required to comply with all requirements set out in the Commonwealth Approach to Market Terms and, if successful, agree to enter into a contract which incorporates the Commonwealth Contract Terms. They must also demonstrate compliance with conditions for participation, which include conservation chemist scientist and paper conservation specialist qualifications.

Unless otherwise notified by an addendum, there are no site inspections for this ATM.

Questions will be permitted up until 5:00 PM Wednesday, 25 March 2026, ACT local time.