Cook Shire Council is seeking tenders for a Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) for the supply and delivery of readymix concrete products. The arrangement is estimated to be for two years with an option to extend for two further 12-month periods. Tenders will be evaluated based on capability and resources (25%), past performance and relevant experience (25%), enhancement of local business and industry (15%), and value for money (35%). Delivery lead time is expected to be less than two hours. Compliance with Australian industry standards and Main Roads Standard Specification MRS **** is mandatory. Safety and environmental practices are also key considerations. A mandatory site visit is required. The tender submission deadline is 2:00 PM on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Supplier queries must be submitted by Friday, 05 June 2026.
The bid notice states that adequate time must be allowed for the tender and all supporting documents to be uploaded or received by the closing time of 2pm on Wednesday 10 June 2025. For product delivery, council will attempt to provide as much notice as operationally possible, but all orders will be required for prompt or early delivery, with an optimum lead time of less than two 2 hours.
The bid notice states that the evaluation criteria are: capability and resources (25%), past performance and relevant experience (25%), enhancement of local business and industry (15%), and value for money (35%).
The bid notice states that Cook Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for appointment as a prequalified supplier.
The bid notice states that if an operator does not comply with safety practices, a letter advising cause of concern will be sent to the supplier, and a response referring to the matter must be received within three 3 working days.
The bid notice states that a mandatory site inspection is required.
The bid notice states that supplier queries must be submitted by Friday 05 June 2026 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that any goods delivered which in the opinion of the superintendent, are of inferior quality or improper description or incorrect quantity shall be removed and replaced with the correct acceptable goods at the contractor's own expense within such time as may be fixed by the superintendent and the council shall not be responsible for the care or custody of such unacceptable goods.
