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Vacuum Excavation & Pipeline Location Services
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
VP Reference #
VP526017
Buyers Reference #
CAP0179
Estimated Value
$150,000 to 300,000
Opens
Monday 28 September 2026
(AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 16 October 2026 12:00 PM
(AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Friday 09 October 2026 12:00 PM
(AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Expected decision
Friday 30 October 2026
(AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
Location
Peel St
Tamworth, New South Wales 2340
Australia
WebSite:
http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Business Info
Council
Contact Name
Rob Pearson
Position:
Project Manager
Primary phone:
0417698515
Mobile phone:
0417698515
Fax number:
None Provided
Email:
r.pearson@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
What the buyer is requesting
Details
Provision of pipeline location and vacuum excavation services in Tamworth region for water and sewage assets
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
1. Panel contract for 2 years with option to extend for 2 x additional 1 year periods
2. Schedule of Rates Quotation
3. Minimum duration 2 hours, maximum duration 10 hours per event (defined as a Work Package)
4. Onsite response required within 1 hour of service request for Tamworth City locations
5. Onsite response required within 2 hours of service request for Nundle, Manilla, Barraba, Bendemeer and other regional areas within Tamworth Regional Council
6. 24 hour per day response is required
7. 365 days per year availability is highly desirable
8. All works will be under the direct supervision of Tamworth Regional Council staff.
9. Proven relevant experience and ability to work in a co-operative manner with local government staff
10. Appropriate WH&S & Environmental Management awareness and procedures
11. This RFQ is for the provision of all Water & Waste Division Pipeline Location and Vacuum Excavation Services and will also be shared with other Council Divisions who may choose to use this panel contract for services provision.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
1. Minimum $10 million public liability insurance
2. Ability to provide qualified staff to work alongside and assist Tamworth Regional Council personnel to undertake pipeline repairs
Questions asked by the buyer
Question 1
Please advise where your business is located noting Council's requirement for swift response to request for services to be provided (ie within 1-2 hours)
Question 2 - [Required]
Please provide an overview of your available resources including plant and personnel (including qualifications)
Question 3
Outline your experience with provision of similar services (give examples).
Question 4
Please ensure all details are provided in request for Quotation Schedules
Attachments to this Request
Documents
2
Supplier lists selected
Lists
Water & Sewage
Categories selected
Categories
Water & Sewage
1: Pipeline Construction
2: Sewer & Drain Maintenance & Rehabilitation
Regions of Service
Locations
New South Wales
1: Northern
All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
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Updates made to this Request
Updates
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