North East Water is seeking tenders for water sampling and laboratory analysis services across North East Victoria. The services include routine and non-routine sampling, transportation, NATA-accredited laboratory analysis, data management, reporting, and emergency response. Tenderers must demonstrate capability, accredited laboratory capacity, robust systems, and strong management systems. The contract is for an initial three-year term with extension options. Key dates include the closing date for questions on 12 June 2026 and the tender closing time on 22 June 2026. Tender submissions must comply with the RFT documentation available on the buyingfor. vic. gov. au portal.
The tender closing time is 22 June 2026, 14:00 AEST. The intended commencement date for the contract is 01 December 2026.
North East Water will evaluate tenders based on specific evaluation criteria and the overall value for money proposition, considering quality, performance standards, and environmental impacts. The contract award is at North East Water's absolute and sole discretion.
Tenderers must hold current insurances, a valid fair jobs code pre-assessment certificate or evidence of application, demonstrate financial capacity, hold current NATA accreditation relevant to the scope of services, and hold certification to recognised standards (e. g. , ISO ****, ISO ****, ISO ****) or demonstrate equivalent documented systems.
Shortlisted tenderers may be required to attend interviews in person at North East Water's headquarters and, where required, at relevant sites. North East Water may also request tenderers to conduct a site visit as part of the evaluation process.
The end of the period for questions or requests for information (RFIs) is 12 June 2026, 17:00 AEST.
