Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ( ISR) Uncrewed Maritime Capabilities - The Department of Home Affairs ( the Department), on behalf of the Australian Border Force ( ABF), is seeking information - The Department is seeking information from industry on Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ( ISR) Uncrewed Maritime Capabilities to support civil maritime security operations. This RFI is intended to inform future capability planning by improving the Departments understandin
Aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ( ISR) uncrewed maritime capabilities
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The Department of Home Affairs, on behalf of the Australian Border Force (ABF), is seeking information on aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) uncrewed maritime capabilities to support civil maritime security operations. This RFI aims to inform future capability planning by understanding available and emerging uncrewed aerial systems, ISR technologies, operating models, and commercial delivery options. The ABF is interested in capabilities for persistent maritime surveillance, including detecting, tracking, and identifying vessels in challenging environments. Respondents can propose integrated solutions or individual components. The RFI is not a procurement process and will not result in a contract award. Responses are due by 2:00 PM ACT local time on 26 August 2026 and must be lodged electronically via AusTender. Participation is at the respondent's own risk and cost.
Responses must be lodged electronically via AusTender before 2:00 PM local time in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 26 August 2026.
Grain Automate Extension Program 27- 28 - GRDC is seeking a suitably qualified delivery partner to design, coordinate and implement the next phase of the Grain Au- GRDC is seeking a suitably qualified delivery partner to design, coordinate and implement the next phase of a national extension program that builds grain grower capability and readiness for automation, autonomy and related digital farming systems. The program builds on the initial establishment of the Grain Automate Hub and earlier extension
National extension program for grain growers on automation and digital farming systems
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GRDC seeks a delivery partner for a national extension program to build grain grower capability in automation and digital farming systems. The program runs from October 2026 to December 2028, with an estimated value between AUD 2,000,**** and AUD 2,500,****. Key services include developing learning materials, delivering workshops, operating learning pathways, refining grower readiness tools, and evaluating outcomes. Tenderers must demonstrate ability to engage stakeholders and attract co-contribution, with consortia encouraged. Tenders must be submitted via the Grains Investment Portal by 5:00 PM ACT local time on 21 August 2026.
The program timeframe for delivery is approximately October 2026 to December 2028.
Tenderers must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners, or a consortium. They must also be compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act ****, the Modern Slavery Act 2018, and other applicable labour laws. Tenderers and subcontractors must not have outstanding judicial decisions relating to employee entitlements and must not be named on the consolidated list of sanctioned individuals/entities.
Tenderers and any proposed subcontractor must not have a judicial decision against it not including decisions under appeal relating to employee entitlements and who have not paid the claim. Tenderers and any subcontractor must not be named on the consolidated list, being the list of persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under Australian sanction laws.
The estimated value is between AUD 2,000,**** and AUD 2,500,****.
EOI- 6 Development AssessmentTransformation and AI - Development Assessment Transformation and AI
Development Assessment Transformation and AI Enablement AI- enabled tools, platforms, and capabilities for the development assessment lifecycle, including pre- lodgement, lodgement, workflow management, referral, assessment, determination, and post- determination. Solutions for document classification, extraction, summarization, analysis, completeness checking, pre- assessment screening, lodgement validation, automated correspondence drafting, report generation, AI triage, risk flagging, complexity scoring, workflow intelligence, referral routing, predictive timeline tools, applicant- facing assistants, chatbots, guided self- service tools, GIS- based zoning, constraints, and spatial analysis with AI capability, and natural language querying of DA data and records. Integration with existing council systems like TechnologyOne, Objective Trapeze, NSW Planning Portal, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Esri GIS environments.
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Inner West Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Development Assessment Transformation and AI Enablement. This is the first stage of a two-stage procurement process to identify and shortlist respondents for a future Request for Tender/Quotation (RFT/RFQ). The project aims to modernize and enhance the council's development assessment function using AI and intelligent automation. Key pain points include high service demands, documentation volume, manual workflows, administrative overhead, statutory timeframe pressures, limited applicant transparency, assessment inconsistency, system duplication, and manual cost calculations. The council seeks solutions that reduce decision time, improve lodgement quality, ensure consistent assessment practices, reduce administrative burden, enhance customer experience, strengthen statutory compliance, build a stronger digital foundation, and ensure ethical AI use. Solutions should integrate with existing council systems and must adhere to Australian data residency requirements. The closing date for submissions is 30 August 2026 at 10:00 PM.
The closing date for submissions is 30 August 2026 at 10:00 PM.
The evaluation criteria include architecture quality and clarity, integration feasibility, user experience and workflow fit, demonstrated business benefits, implementation approach and delivery methodology, capability uplift and knowledge transfer approach, AI governance maturity, and commercial model and transparency.
Respondents must provide a company profile, proposed methodology, proposed schedule, list of key personnel, proposed key subcontractors, experience, and a modern slavery act checklist.
No project briefing is required as the time, date, and location are not applicable.
Supplier query cutoff is Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 09:00 AM.
An incomplete EOI may be disqualified. Breach of ethical standards may entitle the council to disqualify the EOI and recover losses.
**** - Waste Collection Services - Noosa Shire Council invites suitably capable and experienced respondents to submit a Tender for the delivery of its next Waste Collection Services contract. Noosa Shire Council services a resident population of approximately 59, 274 and receives in excess of 2. 1 million visitors annually, resulting in a service environment that is highly dynamic and variable. The contract encompasses the full delivery of waste collection services across the Noosa Shire region, includin
Waste Collection Services Domestic services ( general waste refuse collection, commingled recycling collection, garden organic green waste collection), Commercial and public services ( commercial refuse, commingled recycling and cardboard collection, public place bin services, waste transfer station bin services, bulk bin services associated with council facilities).
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Tender for waste collection services for Noosa Shire Council. The contract duration is 8 years with two optional 1-year extensions, commencing 1 November 2027. The scope includes domestic, commercial, public place, and waste transfer station services. A briefing and site inspection is scheduled for 2 July 2026. Submissions are due by 2:00 PM AEST on 10 August 2026. Evaluation criteria include price (35%), experience and capability (10%), methodology (27. 5%), performance, innovation and continuous improvement (25%), and contribution to local economy (2. 5%). Health and safety is a pass/fail criterion. Respondents must not canvass council employees or councillors. The buyer's contact details are hidden and will be revealed at their discretion.
Tenders must be submitted by 2:00 PM AEST on 10 August 2026. must be submitted at unimarket vendorpanel by no later than 2:00pm aest on tender: 10 august 2026
The evaluation criteria are: Price (35%), Experience and Capability (10%), Methodology (27. 5%), Performance, Innovation and Continuous Improvement (25%), and Contribution to Local Economy (2. 5%). Health and Safety is a pass/fail criterion. Evaluation Criteria Weighting Price 35 Experience and Capability 10 Methodology 27. 5 Performance, Innovation and Continuous Improvement 25 Contribution to Local Economy 2. 5 Health and Safety Pass/Fail
Respondents must be suitably capable and experienced. invites suitably capable and experienced respondents to submit a tender
A briefing and site inspection is scheduled for 2 July 2026, commencing at 10:00 AM AEST. Inspections of the resource recovery centre and transfer stations will occur from 1:00 PM AEST. PPE requirements include closed-toe shoes and a high-visibility vest. A briefing and site inspection is scheduled for 2 July 2026 details are provided in Part 2 of the Request for Tender.
Supplier queries must be submitted no later than 7 calendar days prior to the tender submission deadline. communications regarding the procurement process must be submitted to vendorpanel tenderers: no later than seven 7 calendar days prior to the time stated in item 4.
Respondents may be excluded from assessment if they canvass or communicate with councillors or employees of Noosa Shire Council, except as provided in the procurement process conditions. Council may exclude a response from assessment if the respondent does not comply with this requirement.
Data Logging/ Meter Reading Data Management System/ Data Management Systems
EOI - Customer Water Metering Solutions - Request for Expressions of Interest - Lismore City Council ( Council) invites suitably qualified suppliers to provide information regarding customer water metering solutions with remote reading capabilities. The purpose of this Request for Expressions of Interest ( EOI) is to gather high- level information on water metering systems with remote reading capabilities currently on the market, with the intent of shortlisting systems and suppliers for future procurement a
Customer Water Metering Solutions with Remote Reading Capabilities
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Lismore City Council is seeking information on customer water metering solutions with remote reading capabilities. The goal is to shortlist systems and suppliers for future procurement. Requirements include compliance with standards, reliability, affordability, 10-year manufacturing support, compatibility with Temetra system, basic data logging, and ability to be read via wireless communication (drive-by/walk-by). The council anticipates completing procurement in 2026, with contracts commencing January 2027. Submissions are due by 4:00 PM AEST on Friday, 10th July 2026, via Vendor Panel. This is an information-gathering exercise, not a commitment to purchase.
Submissions are due by 4:00 PM AEST on Friday, 10th July 2026. closing time: 4:00 pm aestclosing date: friday, 10th july 2026
Suppliers must be suitably qualified. invites suitably qualified suppliers to provide information
Late submissions may not be considered. late submissions may not be considered.
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