Specification Tenders

The anticipated delivery timeframe is to be clearly shown in the response. Delivery must include the vehicle's first scheduled service and NSW registration for 12 months. The anticipated delivery timeframe is to be clearly shown in the response.

Details of all warranties are to be submitted with response. All terms and conditions must be clearly stated. Details of all warranties are to be submitted with response.

Council will seek to obtain best value for money in any purchasing activity, considering price, operational costs, product quality, ongoing product support, supply and delivery timeframe, and WHS benefits. Council will seek to obtain best value for money in any purchasing activity.

Respondents must complete all relevant sections and sign the bid statement. Failure to sign will render the bid invalid. failure to sign statement below by authorised representative will render bid invalid.

Failure to adhere to instructions and terms and conditions may result in rejection of the bid. failure to adhere to these instructions and terms and conditions may result in rejection of the bid.

Tenders must be lodged by the closing date and time. The electronic link will cut off at the advertised closing time. The tender must be lodged by the closing date and time and by the method as outlined on the front cover page of this RFT.

Contractors must provide certifications, completion documentation, warranties and inspection records as requested by council. provide certifications, completion documentation, warranties and inspection records as request by council

Tenders are assessed using a weighted scoring process combining commercial pricing and technical non-price criteria. the overall value for money evaluation of the offer will combine the evaluation score and the pricing assessment outcome to determine which offer provides the best value for money outcomes for the council.

Tenderers must hold current ASHTAS accreditation for personnel installing, repairing and maintaining safety barrier systems. the tenderer holds, or can demonstrate the ability to obtain prior to contract commencement, current ashtas accreditation for personnel installing, repairing and maintaining safety barrier systems

Non-mandatory tender briefing sessions will be held. nonmandatory tender briefing sessions will be held at na

Submissions will be rejected if not submitted before closing date and time or not via the esourcing platform. a submission will be rejected without consideration of its merits in the event that: o it is not submitted before the closing date and time or o it is not submitted via the esourcing platform specified in the rft proposal.

Tenders will be evaluated by reference to sound contracting principles, including value for money and open and effective competition.

Tenderers must have proven capability, capacity, and sound financial and technical background to deliver the specification.

Clarifications must be submitted in writing via Vendor Panel and will be received up until five (5) business days before the tender closing date.

Tenders may be rejected if any tender received after the tender closing date or if return schedules are not fully completed.

The equipment shall be delivered to Armidale Works Depot, 285 West Mann Street Armidale, within four weeks of receipt of acceptance of quotation. the equipment shall be delivered to armidale works depot, 285 west mann street armidale, within four weeks of receipt of acceptance of quotation.

Invoices paid in accordance with local government standard terms of thirty days, unless settlement discounts apply. correctly rendered and verified invoices shall be paid in accordance with local government standard terms of thirty days

Criteria include safety, value for money, fit for purpose, and environmental performance. the following criteria may be used for assessing offers: safety value of money fit for purpose environmental performance

Council contracts only with persons having appropriate financial assets and insurances, registered ABN and GST. it is also councils practice to deal with entities that have a registered australian business number abn and are registered for gst.

Council reserves the right to cancel the order if stated delivery times are not met. council reserves the right to cancel the order if stated delivery times are not met.

Quotations lodged after the specified closing time will be deemed late and may receive no further consideration. quotations lodged after the specified closing time will be deemed late and may receive no further consideration.

Tenderers are required to attend a mandatory pretender site meeting. The meeting will be held 8:30am, Wednesday 30th September 2026, meeting at the location provided in the google map link below Marine Dr Fingal Bay.