Balranald Shire Council is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of a current model agricultural tractor with a front-end loader to replace an existing unit. The new machine must meet or exceed the performance, reliability, safety, and operator comfort of the current tractor. The scope includes the tractor, compatible front-end loader, delivery, commissioning, testing, operator familiarisation, manuals, warranty documentation, and fitting of specified accessories. An optional trade-in valuation for the existing tractor is also invited. Quotations must be submitted electronically via VendorPanel or email by Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM AEST. Suppliers must hold a valid ABN, be registered for GST, and be authorised dealers or approved suppliers. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, value for money, warranty, delivery timeframe, and local service capability.
Quotations must be received before the closing date and time: Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM AEST. Closing date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 closing time: 4. 00pm aest
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. Suppliers shall provide details of: Manufacturers warranty period. Balranald Shire Council ? **** delivery of a replacement tractor with front end loader powertrain warranty. Loader warranty.
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%). Evaluation Criteria Weighting Compliance with specification 40 Value for money 30
Respondents must hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST, and be authorised dealers or approved suppliers of the proposed equipment. They must also have the financial capacity to undertake the supply requirements. Respondents must: Hold a valid Australian Business Number ABN. Be registered for GST. Be authorised dealers or approved suppliers of the proposed equipment.
The existing Challenger MT545 tractor with front end loader will be available for inspection by appointment. The existing challenger mt545 tractor with front end loader will be available for inspection by appointment.
Supplier query cutoff is Monday, 17 August 2026, 3:00 AM E. South America Standard Time. Supplier query cutoff monday 17 august 2026 03: 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. 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.