Water Policy Tenders

Tenders close on 18 June 2026 at 02:00 PM. ender closes at 18 june 2026 02:00 pm

The tender closing date is 4 June 2026 at 3:00 pm. The estimated timeframe for delivery of the works is 26 weeks from commencement.

Tenders will be assessed on the basis of best value for money, considering criteria such as tender price, integrity of its structure, individual rates and prices, financial position, quality system documentation, experience, suitability of proposed personnel, plant, equipment and subcontractors, management of safety, chain of responsibility, workplace relations, environmental protection, community relations, claims history, record of compliance with the NSW Code and Guidelines, and other criteria listed in Annexure CT3.

To be eligible to tender, you must have an accredited WHS management system if applicable, attend the pre-tender meeting and site inspection if held, be an acceptable legal entity with appropriate financial capacity, and submit evidence of training and qualifications including working at heights.

Substantiated reports of unsatisfactory performance during the contract may result in future opportunities for NSW Government work being curtailed.

A mandatory site inspection will be held on site at **** Waterfall Way, Thora NSW ****, during the week of 11 May 2026, with the time and date to be provided to tenderers following the pre-tender meeting on 6 May 2026. Attendance is mandatory to submit a conforming tender.

Tenders submitted by facsimile will not be considered. If a tenderer is not registered on the Buy NSW Supplier Hub prior to the closing time, their tender may be deemed a non-conforming tender. Including pricing details in non-price submissions can compromise probity and lead to disqualification. Failure to comply with modern slavery laws may result in sanctions, including reduction in tendering opportunities.

The draft report and model are due by 15 October 2026, and the final report and model are due by 15 December 2026.

The customer must pay the amount of a correctly rendered invoice to the supplier within twenty (20) calendar days after receiving it, or if this day is not a business day, on the next business day.

The customer will evaluate all valid responses received by the ATM closing time that meet the minimum content and format requirements and the conditions for participation 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.

Questions will be permitted up until 5:00 PM AEST Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted by Friday, 10 April 2026, at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice invites quotations from suitably qualified and experienced organisations.

The bid notice indicates that there will be a project briefing to be held at Steel Park playground, in the water play area, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, at 11:00 am.

The supplier query cutoff date is Monday, 06 April 2026, at 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The contract is expected to commence in May 2026 and will remain in place until 30 June 2030.

Potential suppliers are to provide details of their proposed payment arrangements, including any dates or milestones on which payments will be made, the amounts for each payment, and whether any mobilisation payments are required. The proposed remuneration model for the Traditional Owner-led Reef Water Quality Advisory Group and the Traditional Owner-led Reef Water Quality Working Group is to be reflected either through milestones or as separately costed items.

Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of best value for money, consistent with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. The evaluation criteria include Contract Delivery (25%), Experience (45%), and Specified Personnel (30%). Value for money involves assessing quality, fitness for purpose, experience, capability, whole of life cost, risk, and ESG benefits.

Potential suppliers must hold valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record for their entity type and for any first-tier subcontractors. They must also exist as a legal entity at the closing time. The tender must include a signed Potential Supplier's Deed and all valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record relevant to the potential supplier's entity type.

The deadline for submission of potential suppliers' questions is 4:00 pm ACT time on 17 April 2026.