Midcoast Council is seeking tenders for the supply of domestic water meters and associated fittings for an initial 3-year period, with two 1-year extension options. The contract is subject to supplier performance, competitive pricing, and council requirements. Approximately 40,000 water meters are currently installed, primarily 20mm and 25mm nut and tail and ball face meters. Tenders must be submitted via the VendorPanel platform by 2:00 PM on Friday, 26th June 2026. Mandatory assessment criteria include legal entity, ABN, insurance compliance, and meter compliance with NMI R 491. Weighted assessment criteria include availability, sustainability, compatibility with current network products, and price. Pricing will be fixed for the first 6 months, then subject to a 6-monthly rise and fall. All questions must be raised via the VendorPanel forum.
Tenders must be lodged by Friday, 26th June 2026, at 2:00 PM. closing date: friday 26th june 2026
Tenders will be assessed based on weighted criteria including availability, sustainability, compatibility with current Midcoast Council water network products, and price. weighted assessment criteria evaluation criteriatenders will be assessed based on the criteria set out below
Tenderers must meet mandatory assessment criteria including being a legal entity with an ABN, compliance with insurance requirements, and meters meeting metrological requirements NMI R 491. mandatory assessment criteriatenderers must meet the mandatory assessment criteria
Supplier queries must be submitted by Tuesday, 23rd June 2026, at 1:00 AM E. South America Standard Time. supplier query cutoff tuesday 23 june 2026 01:00 am e. south america standard time
Canvassing support or soliciting influence may lead to disqualification. any tenderer who, solicits support for its tender or otherwise seeks to influence the outcome of the tender process may, at councils discretion, be disqualified