Latest Acceptance Tenders & RFQs

The Commonwealth of Australia, represented by the Department of Finance, is seeking submissions for electricity metering services. The closing date for the approach to market (ATM) is Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM ACT local time. Potential suppliers must meet specific conditions for participation, including being a legal entity recognized under Australian law, not bankrupt or insolvent, not subject to certain judicial decisions, and being an accredited and registered metering provider. Responses must be lodged electronically via Austender. The preferred form of contract incorporates Commonwealth contract terms, including additional contract terms. Evaluation criteria include organisational capability, understanding of requirements, value for money, and compliance with the ATM requirements. The contract term is initially 3 years, with an option for extension up to a total of 3 additional years. Additional information on the requirements, including due diligence information for customer sites, is available in Annex 1. The supplier must comply with the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct and relevant Australian standards. Insurance requirements are also detailed.

The Commonwealth of Australia, represented by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is seeking submissions for the provision of management advisory services, specifically a Pacific Lead Economist. The closing date for submissions is October 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM ACT local time. The contract period is from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2027, with a potential extension to October 31, 2029. Submissions must comply with the Commonwealth Approach to Market terms and minimum content and format requirements. The successful supplier will be required to comply with the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct, security clearances, and work health and safety plans. Payment terms are 30 calendar days after receiving a correctly rendered invoice. Additional contract terms include intellectual property rights, fraud prevention, prohibited dealings, anticorruption, child protection, and preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment policies. The supplier must provide a valid and satisfactory statement of tax record.

The tender is for the refurbishment of the Defence Science Technology Group Edinburgh building in Adelaide, SA. The tender documents are available on Austender. A mandatory industry briefing is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at the Defence Science Technology Group Edinburgh, Adelaide, SA. Tenderers must register by September 11, 2025, 5 PM ACST. The tender closing date is September 30, 2025, 12:00 PM ACST. The tender includes various conditions, including those related to indigenous procurement policy, WHS accreditation, financial viability, and environmentally sustainable procurement. Specific requirements for the tender documents, including the scope of works, are available after signing a confidentiality agreement. The tenderer must provide details of personnel, proposed subcontractors, consultants, and material suppliers, along with their qualifications and experience. The tender also includes detailed requirements for financial information, including a breakdown of the lump sum contract price, and a table of variation rates and prices. The tenderer must comply with all conditions for participation, including completing and returning a signed confidentiality agreement and completing and signing the tender form.

This tender seeks a technical advisor for parking services to review current operations, develop a 5-10 year parking operations management strategy, assist with drafting specifications, and support tender evaluation. The contract term is up to 18 months from contract execution. Responses must be lodged electronically via Austender before the closing time (26 Aug 2025 3:00 PM ACT). Additional documents, such as plans, inventories, and specifications, are available from the National Capital Authority (NCA). The NCA will not provide any facilities or assistance to the supplier. Payment terms are 20 calendar days after receiving a correctly rendered invoice. The Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct applies.

The tender, for the internal refurbishment of Spinifex Residential College in Healy, QLD, is open electronically via the qbuild etender website. The tender closes on August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Brisbane time. A QBCC builders license is required. The project is valued at 70 points for pricing and 30 points for non-price criteria, including local benefits and methodology program. Tender documentation is available on the qbuild etender website under reference number qbnq336bld1. The time for commencement is within 8 weeks of acceptance, and the date for practical completion is within 26 weeks from acceptance.