Rockhampton Regional Council seeks prequalified suppliers for a standing offer agreement to supply and deliver plumbing pipes, fixtures and miscellaneous plumbing items. Tender opens 24 September 2026 and closes 28 October 2026. Supplier query cutoff is 26 October 2026. Council may issue no orders and may purchase similar goods from other suppliers. Price is fixed with no rise and fall. Payment within 20 business days of a compliant claim. Delivery requires prior notice of 10 business days where possible. Acceptance deemed 14 days after delivery if no defect notice. Disputes follow a multi-step resolution process. Council may test goods with 5 business days notice.
The supplier must deliver the ordered goods by the date for delivery, and must give council prior notice, and where possible ten (10) business days notice, of the time and date when the goods will be delivered. the supplier must give council prior notice, and where possible ten 10 business days notice, of the time and date when the goods will be delivered.
Council will pay within twenty (20) business days of receipt of a payment claim that complies with the requirements. within twenty 20 business days of receipt of a payment claim that complies with clause 18. 3, council will pay the amount of the payment claim
The supplier warrants goods will be new, of merchantable quality, free from defects, and fit for purpose. the goods will: a conform precisely in quality and specification with the requirements of the agreement b be new and of merchantable quality
Suppliers must not be an excluded person, including those convicted of an indictable offence within the last 10 years. a person who has been convicted of an indictable offence within the last 10 years
If the schedule states liquidated damages apply, the supplier will be indebted for liquidated damages at the rate stated for each day after the delivery date. if the supplier fails to deliver the goods by the date for delivery, it will be indebted to council for liquidated damages at the rate stated in the schedule
A party served with a notice of dispute may give a written response within twenty-eight (28) days of receipt. a party served with a notice of dispute may give a written response to the notice to the other party within twentyeight 28 days of its receipt of the notice of dispute.
If a representation of material importance is found incorrect or misleading, it constitutes a serious breach and council may terminate the agreement. if it is found that any representation, warranty or other information provided by the supplier, which is of material importance to council, acting reasonably, is found to be incorrect or misleading, then it will constitute a serious breach
