Purchase Order Tenders

The bid notice states that payment will be made from the point of commencement and departure on the project site, unless otherwise stated in the scope of works. Quotations, when called for from successful tenderers on the register/panel, are planned to be on the following basis: where a predetermined scope of works can be quantified, quotations shall be requested under a schedule of rates i. e. a kilometre, hectare, hourly rate. where the scope is more complex in terms of definition i. e. resources used in conjunction with council resources quotations may call for an applicable hour or day rate with specific detail associated with the capability of the plant or resource.

The bid notice states that contractors for this register will be selected based on compliance with all requirements outlined in the request for tender documentation, and selection of a contractor or contractors to perform available work will be based on a value for money assessment.

The bid notice states that contractors must be suitably competent and equipped, and for labour hire, willing to provide their services and use councils plant and equipment. They will be required to undertake councils corporate induction and require some or all of the following: ABN, compulsory commercial operators licence, unrestricted class AC/DC licence, demonstrated ability to identify pest plants, experience in pest plant spraying and eradication, experience in plant operations, manual C class drivers licence, other relevant plant licences, public liability insurance, and compulsory workcover insurance.

The bid notice states that non-compliance with personal protective equipment requirements will be deemed to be a major non-conformance and a breach of contract. The contractor and/or subcontractor will be liable for any additional costs, delays and damages incurred due to this non-compliance.

The bid notice states that the supplier query cutoff is Saturday, 16th May 2026, 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the completed works. However, the quotation validity period is 90 days.

The bid notice states that payment will be a lump sum on completion, and progress claims will be considered upon request. The contractor will be paid within 30 days of receiving a valid tax invoice. The contractor's lump sum price breakdown is fixed and inclusive of all taxes, including GST, insurance, freight, staff travel, accommodation, and delivery costs.

The contractor warrants that the works will be free from any charge, liability or defect, comply with all applicable standards, and be fit for purpose and conform to the description ordered. The contractor must also provide TSIRC with the benefit of any third-party warranties for the supplies. The defect liability period is 12 months from the completion date.

The engagement of services shall be awarded to the respondent who best demonstrates the ability to provide best value for money. The quoted price and relevant non-price criteria will be assessed together to determine the most advantageous outcome for the principal.

The bid notice requires that all work must be carried out by experienced and licensed personnel in the field of work specified. Respondents must also provide an overview of their experience and past performance in projects of similar nature, scope, and size.

The bid notice mentions that if works are not completed within the requested timeframe, TSIRC nominated representatives have the authority to remove the system work order from the contractor and undertake work by other means. If the contractor fails to provide any agreed deliverable, or complete any agreed milestone, they must use all reasonable endeavors to correct the issue at no additional cost to TSIRC.

The bid notice indicates attendance at site inspection na, which suggests that a site inspection is not applicable or not mandatory.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The supplier query cutoff date is Friday, 15 May 2026, 04:00 am E. South America Standard Time. This is the deadline for submitting supplier queries, which may relate to challenging aspects of the tender.

The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time. The expected decision date is Tuesday 19 May 2026.

The bid notice mentions warranties, quality of workmanship, guarantees, after sales service and support as desired outcomes and as part of the evaluation criteria under quality of workmanship warranties etc.

The evaluation criteria are: Price (40%), After Sales Service and Support (20%), Lead Time from date of acceptance of offer/purchase order (15%), and Quality of Workmanship/Warranties etc (25%).

The tender is for suitably qualified and experienced suppliers.

The document mentions briefings and site inspections in section 2, but it is not specified if a site visit is mandatory or optional for this specific tender.

The supplier query cutoff date is Thursday 23 April 2026 at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice states that suppliers are to provide their current lead time from order to delivery, and no fixed delivery date has been set at this stage. Lead time will be considered during evaluation.

The bid notice states that for the successful quote, payment will be made via purchase order in accordance with the attached Tamworth Regional Council purchase order standard terms and conditions following verification of supplier details through EFTsure.

The bid notice states that the supplier query cutoff is Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 11:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.

The tender closes on Friday, 22 May 2026 at 04:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.

The bid notice states Payment claims are to be paid within 15 business days after receipt of the payment claim.

The bid notice states The contractor warrants and represents to the principal, and it is a condition of the contract that: it possesses and will deploy the specific skills and experience relevant to the provision of the services.

The bid notice states The contractor must ensure that the contractors personnel are competent and have the necessary skills, qualifications, licences, training and expertise to perform the services for which they are engaged in accordance with good industry practice.

The bid notice states If the contractor does not achieve completion by the date for completion, the contractor will pay or allow to the principal the delay liquidated damages for each day or part thereof after the date for completion up to and including the completion date or the date the purchase order contract is terminated, whichever occurs first.

The bid notice states Supplier query cutoff Thursday 07 May 2026 04:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.