Tenders / Expressions of Interest

Mid-Western Regional Council aims to obtain quality services within the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

Section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993 sets out the requirements for tendering for NSW Councils.  Subject to certain exceptions, tenders are required to be called for all contracts involving an expenditure or income of greater than $150,000.  Further information can be found in Council’s Procurement Policy.

 

Tender selection criteria

All council tenders include a section which relates to the criteria upon which responses and ultimate selections will be made.  Tenderers are well advised to ensure that all information relating to the tender selection criteria is provided.

 

The lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted, late tenders will not be considered and suppliers submitting tenders and the public are invited to the opening of tenders immediately after closing of the tenders.

 

Tender closing time and date

The tender closing time and date nominated in the tender is the latest time by which tenders must be lodged.  Tenders submitted later than the nominated time and date will not be considered.

 

Lodgement of tender

Formal tender documents including all other essential information required must be lodged by the advertised closing time in the tender. 

 

In person

The tender box is located at the front reception area of Council's Administration Building, 86 Market Street, Mudgee.

 

The Council building is open from 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

 

By mail

Tenders may be forwarded to Council by mail, to be received at Council by the time specified for the close of tenders.  Tenders must be addressed with the tender number, and posted to:

Mid-Western Regional Council

PO Box 156

MUDGEE  NSW  2009

E-Tendering

Mid-Western Regional Council offers online tendering. Click on the banner below to view Council tenders currently available.

 

 

 

By email or facsimile

Tenders may be lodged by fax or email is stated in the tender specifications, and only if tenders are:

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Can I lobby councillors and staff?

No.  Such actions may result in disqualification from the tender process.

 

Do I need an ABN?

All individuals and organisations lodging tenders with council must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and must be registered for goods and services tax (GST).  All tenderers must quote the ABN.

 

Do I have to offer responses to all of the questions asked in the tender?

Tenderers who do not respond to all of the tender selection criteria or fail to answer all questions may be disadvantaged in the tender assessment process.

 

What is a non-conforming tender?

A non-conforming tender is one which either does not meet the terms and conditions of the tender, or fails to offer the goods and services specified.  A non-conforming tender can be rejected for those reasons.

 

What if the tenderer cannot meet the tender closing deadline?

If a tenderer cannot meet the closing time and date for lodgement of the tender, a tenderer may seek an extension in writing and before the deadline.  If this is granted, it will be extended to all tenderers.  Late tenders will not be considered.

 

Can a tenderer collude with other tenderers?

Tender collusion is prohibited and collusive tenders will be disqualified from the tender process.

 

Is there an opportunity to negotiate after tenders have closed?

There is no opportunity to negotiate after tenders have closed for the unsuccessful tenderers.  Council reserves the right to negotiate with the successful tenderer on minor aspects of the tender proposal.