Tender Details
EOI - Lease or Management of the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange
Business Name
Swan Hill Rural City Council
VP Reference #
VP485416
Opens
Monday 08 December 2025 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 13 February 2026 04:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Friday 06 February 2026 04:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Expected decision
Friday 27 March 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Swan Hill Rural City Council
Location
45 Splatt St
Swan Hill, Victoria 3585
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/
Business Info
Swan Hill Rural City Council, "The Heart of the Murray" is a bustling provincial centre just three and a half hours from Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide.The region is renowned for its world class produce, spectacular landscapes and close proximity to the Murray River. Our region runs adjacent to the Murray River for nearly 200 kilometres and encompasses 6,000 square kilometres and home to 20,000 people.
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
Swan Hill Rural City Council (Council) invites expressions of interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified and experienced operators lease or manage the Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange.

This opportunity allows proponents to build upon the facility’s strong foundations, enhance service delivery, and contribute to the continued growth of the regional livestock sector.

Council welcomes proposals under the following three operational models:

(a) Option 1 – Full Lease Arrangement (Preferred Option): The proponent assumes full operational responsibility and financial management of the SHRLE.

(b) Option 2 – Proponent-Proposed Model: An alternative operating model or partnership arrangement proposed by the proponent.

(c) Option 3 – Licensed Sale Day Access: Access to the facility on nominated sale days under a licensing arrangement.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
The Swan Hill Regional Livestock Exchange (SHRLE), established in 1938, has long served as an important community asset, hosting weekly livestock sales with sheep and cattle sold on alternating Thursdays.

Accredited under the National Saleyard Quality Assurance Program, the facility currently supports operations by three licensed stock and station agents and attracts a diverse range of buyers including processors, re-stockers, and feeders.

Following a recent service review, Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting on 21 October 2025 to initiate an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to explore future lease or management arrangements for the SHRLE, with a business case to be developed based on the EOI outcomes for Council’s consideration.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Farming & Animal Services & Equip
Categories selected
Categories
  • Farming & Animal Services & Equipment
    1: Farming Services
    2: Livestock
Regions of Service
Locations
  • New South Wales
    1: Murray
    2: Murrumbidgee
  • Victoria
    1: Loddon
    2: Mallee

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
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