Balranald Shire Council invites quotations for a current model agricultural tractor with a front end loader to replace an existing Challenger MT545. The machine must provide equal or improved performance. Suppliers must provide a complete operational package. Quotations must be submitted by Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:00 pm AEST. An optional trade-in valuation for the existing Challenger MT545 is invited. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specification (40%), value for money (30%), warranty (15%), delivery timeframe (10%), and local service capability (5%).
The closing date for quotations is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:00 pm AEST. closing date: wednesday 19 august 2026closing 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, ongoing service support capability. suppliers shall provide details of: manufacturers warranty period.
Quotations will be evaluated against compliance with specification (40%), value for money (30%), warranty and after sales support (15%), delivery timeframe (10%), and local service capability (5%). evaluation criteria weighting compliance with specification 40 value for money 30 warranty and after sales support 15 delivery timeframe 10 local service capability 5
Respondents must hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST, be authorised dealers or approved suppliers, and have the financial capacity to undertake the supply requirements. respondents must: hold a valid australian business number abn. be registered for gst.
The existing Challenger MT545 tractor with front end loader will be available for inspection by appointment. requests for inspection shall be directed to: quenten grahamasset officerbalranald shire council
Questions close on Monday, August 17, 2026. questions close monday 17 august 2026
Council reserves the right to reject any submission where the respondent is considered unsuitable or unable to demonstrate adequate capability. council reserves the right to reject any submission where the respondent is considered unsuitable orunable to demonstrate adequate capability.
The machine shall be delivered fully assembled, fuelled, tested and ready for immediate operation to the Balranald Shire Council depot. the machine shall be delivered fully assembled, fuelled, tested and ready for immediate operation.
