Coliban Water is seeking to establish a panel arrangement for Natural Resource Management (NRM) services, including vegetation management and pest plant control, across its catchment. The tender is a Request for Tender (RFT) and requires suppliers to submit proposals for one or more of six proposed panels. Key services include mowing, slashing, spraying, weed control, and pest plant management. Value for money is a primary consideration, encompassing social and sustainable outcomes in line with the Victorian Government's Social Procurement Framework. Mandatory site visits and briefing sessions are required for consideration of bids for specific panels. Questions regarding the tender will be accepted until 5:00 PM on April 30, 2026. The closing date for tenders is May 7, 2026.
The closing time for tenders is 2:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time on 7th May 2026.
The principal will evaluate tenders based on mandatory and specific evaluation criteria, with value for money being the primary determinant. Value for money is assessed on a whole of life basis, including fitness for purpose, quality, total benefits and costs, risk, sustainability, and price.
Tenderers must meet mandatory evaluation criteria including Occupational Health and Safety management, insurance currency, licence and accreditation, and attendance at the tender briefing and site visit. Specific evaluation criteria include relevant experience and past performance, technical skills and equipment, management skills, methodology, social procurement framework commitments, and local benefit to the Coliban Water region.
Site visits are mandatory for consideration of bids for specific panels. Briefing sessions will occur concurrently with site visits on April 8th and 9th, 2026. Registration for site visits closes on April 1st, 2026.
Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 30, 2026.
