Footprint Tenders

The services commencement date is from Monday 17 August 2026, in accordance with addendum no. 3.

Tenders will be evaluated to determine the tender which represents the best value for money to the Commonwealth, applying criteria including services understanding and draft operational plan (40%), proposed resources (50%), and transition plan (10%).

The tenderer must lodge a conforming tender that satisfies minimum form and content requirements and any conditions for participation specified in the tender particulars. Financial viability is also assessed.

An industry briefing will occur at HMPNGS Tarangau Manus Island at 11:00 GMT+10. For the digital video conferencing link, please email ipinfra. west@defence. gov. au.

If the tenderer finds any discrepancy, ambiguity, error or omission in the tender documents, has any questions or concerns, or wishes to make a complaint or any enquiry concerning the tender documents or the tender process or any comment on the contract in part 5, it must notify the tender administrator by email no later than 7 days prior to the closing date and time.

The tender may not be evaluated or continue to be evaluated if it is not lodged in accordance with clause 3. 1a, does not satisfy minimum form and content requirements, or if the tenderer fails to satisfy any conditions for participation.

The contract term is 3 years, from August 2026 to August 2029. Specific delivery requirements will be on a call-up basis, with mobilisation lead times per site to be agreed upon.

The contract is based on a schedule of rates. Payment terms are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but the contract structure indicates a call-up basis.

The provided text does not explicitly detail warranty requirements for the services. However, it does mention performance expectations such as delivering a consistent 20mm minus specification product and maintaining continuous dust suppression and environmental controls.

The provided text does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, it highlights that mobilisation cost efficiency and programming will be critical to competitiveness, and mentions desired outcomes such as delivering value for money and efficient mobilisation.

The buyer is seeking suitably qualified contractors capable of delivering mobile crushing services in regional environments with variable volumes and mobilisation-based work programs. Experience working in live landfill public interface environments is also mentioned.

The provided text does not explicitly mention penalties. However, it does state that the contractor bears responsibility for plant, labour, mobilisation, and compliance, including contaminant management and asbestos risk controls.

The provided text does not mention any mandatory or optional site visits.

The provided text does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The provided text does not specify a challenge deadline.

The provided text does not explicitly detail disqualification risks. However, it emphasizes strict environmental and compliance controls, WHS and asbestos risk management, and the contractor's responsibility for contaminant management.

The tender closes on 26 May 2026 at 02:00 pm.

Attendance at the briefing is a prerequisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

A site visit is a prerequisite to submission and consideration of a bid. The onsite briefing session will be held at St Leonards Pier, St Leonards, VIC, Australia, **** on 22 April 2026 at 01:00 pm. Registration closes on 22 April 2026 at 10:00 am.

The date for practical completion is 30 May 2027.

Payments are to be made at Rockhampton, Queensland. Claims for payment are to be submitted on the 15th day of each month, with payment due within 15 business days of receipt of a payment claim or payment certificate.

The supplier/manufacturer shall provide a minimum twelve (12) month warranty for any defects for equipment and installations.

Liquidated damages are **** per day, with an unlimited limit.

The closing date and time for tender submissions is Sunday, 24 May 2026, at 11:59 PM local time in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The estimated contract start date is from 3 August 2026.

Tenders will be evaluated to determine the tender which represents the best value for money to the Commonwealth, based on criteria including services understanding and draft operational plan (40% weighting), proposed resources (50% weighting), and transition plan (10% weighting). Other criteria such as relevant previous performance, anti-bribery compliance, financial standing, alternative proposals, insurance details, and information security will also be considered.

The tenderer must lodge a conforming tender that satisfies minimum form and content requirements and any specified conditions for participation. The tenderer must also demonstrate financial viability and the capacity to perform the services. Specific requirements regarding tax records and anti-bribery, corruption, and modern slavery compliance are also detailed.

An industry briefing will occur at HMPNGS Tarangau, Manus Island, at 11:00 GMT+10. A digital video conferencing link is available upon request via email.

The tender notice does not indicate any requirement for sample submission.

The tenderer must notify the tender administrator of any discrepancy, ambiguity, error, or omission in the tender documents, or any questions or concerns, no later than 7 days prior to the closing date and time.

The estimated total value of the contract is not explicitly stated in the provided tender documents.