Midcoast Council is seeking tenders for the supply of domestic water meters and associated fittings for an initial 3-year period, with two 1-year extension options. The contract is subject to supplier performance, competitive pricing, and council requirements. Approximately 40,000 water meters are currently installed, primarily 20mm and 25mm nut and tail and ball face meters. Tenders must be submitted via the VendorPanel portal by 2:00 PM on Friday, 26th June 2026. Mandatory assessment criteria include legal entity, ABN, insurance compliance, and meter compliance with NMI R 49. 1. Weighted assessment criteria include availability, sustainability, compatibility, and price. Prices are fixed for the first 6 months, then subject to a 6-monthly rise and fall. All questions must be raised via the VendorPanel forum.
Tenders must be lodged by 2:00 PM on Friday, 26th June 2026. ft closing date: friday 26th june 2026lodgement instructions: responses must be submitted via vendorpanel
Tenders will be assessed based on weighted criteria including availability, sustainability, compatibility with current Midcoast Council water network products, and price. weighted assessment criteria evaluation criteriatenders will be assessed based on the criteria set out below, not listed in any particular order or preference.
Tenderers must meet mandatory assessment criteria, including providing a legal entity ABN, compliance with insurance requirements, and ensuring meters meet metrological requirements NMI R 49. 1. mandatory assessment criteriatenderers must meet the mandatory assessment criteria or be deemed acceptable at councils discretion.
Supplier queries have a cutoff of Saturday, 04 July 2026, 11:00 PM E. South America Standard Time. supplier query cutoff saturday 04 july 2026 11: 00 pm e. south america standard time
Tenderers may be disqualified for canvassing support or soliciting influence, or if they fail to comply with mandatory assessment criteria or submit a non-conforming tender. any tenderer who, solicits support for its tender or otherwise seeks to influence the outcome of the tender process may, at councils discretion, be disqualified