Tender Details
Biodiversity Offsetting Options fo rthe Dungowan Dam
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
VP Reference #
VP485698
Buyers Reference #
PROJ2025
Opens
Thursday 30 October 2025 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Sunday 30 November 2025 05:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Sunday 23 November 2025 05:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Expected decision
Sunday 14 December 2025 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
Location
474 Peel St
Tamworth, New South Wales 2340
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/
Business Info
Tamworth Regional Council is a local government area in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The area under administration is located adjacent to the New England Highway and the Main North railway line. It was established in March 2004 through the amalgamation of the former City of Tamworth with surrounding shires of Barraba, Manilla, Nundle and Parry.
Contact Name
Bronwyn Brennan
Position:
Senior Environmental Scientist
Primary phone:
0424398449
Mobile phone:
0424398449
Fax number:
None Provided
Email:
b.brennan@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
What the buyer is requesting
Details
Tamworth Regional Council (TRC) is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced ecological consultants to investigate and opportunities to establish a Biodiversity Stewardship Site (BSS) or other biodiversity offset mechanisms for land owned by TRC downstream of the Dungowan Dam, as shown in the figure below. These properties total approximately 1700 ha.

The purpose of this engagement is to identify feasible biodiversity offset pathways in accordance with the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and relevant guidance under the Biodiversity Offset Scheme. The investigation will help Council determine the feasibility of utilising the site to generate biodiversity credits for current or future development offset requirements and to support Council’s environmental management objectives.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
Dungowan Dam, located approximately 25 km southeast of Tamworth, forms a critical component of the region’s water supply system. The surrounding land includes Council-owned properties that contain a mix of cleared and remnant native vegetation, riparian areas, and habitat suitable for a range of native flora and fauna.

As Council plans for future development activities in the Dungowan area and broader region, it seeks to identify whether portions of this land could be registered as Biodiversity Stewardship Sites (BSS) or otherwise utilised for biodiversity offset purposes in accordance with the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and associated Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM).

The project will provide Council with a clear understanding of potential offset opportunities, costs, and implementation pathways.

Reflecting this, Council would like an additional quoted option for the TRC owned land upstream of the initial 1700ha, as shown in the figure below. This additional area totals approximately 2,900 ha.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
Your quotation should include -

• Company name, ABN, and contact details.

• Relevant experience and qualifications of key personnel.

• Proposed methodology and approach.

• Detailed fee proposal (fixed price preferred).

• Project schedule and availability.

• Two relevant project references.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Environmental & Heritage Services
Categories selected
Categories
  • Environmental & Heritage Services
    1: Environmental Impact Assessments
    2: Environmental Management
    3: Flora & Fauna Survey & Management Services
Regions of Service
Locations
  • New South Wales
    1: Northern

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
06/Nov/2025 03:50 PM
Question:
In regard to "Stage 2 – Site Assessment" the first dot point says - "Undertake preliminary site inspections of up to accurately characterise the site"

Was this a mistake? Should it read "of up to XX to accurately characterise the site"?

Answered on 12/Nov/2025 11:43 AM:


Hi Katina,

Yes, I believe this is a typo. It should read "Undertake preliminary site inspections to accurately characterise the site" - we do not have a set number in mind here and are happy to be guided by the successful consultant. As such, please include any justification that you have within your response.
12/Nov/2025 09:47 AM
Question:
1. Can Council provide an indicative upper limit on expected quote price? This can help guide the scope of works provided.

2. Can Council clarify whether they want the same tasks completed for the identified ‘additional area totals approximately 2,900 ha’, as that requested for ‘land owned by TRC downstream of the Dungowan Dam totalling 1700ha’. And if so, do they want this provided as two separate scopes?

Regarding desktop review:

1. Review existing Council data, which may include but not be limited to GIS and land tenure data, and previous reports, to identify potential Council-owned sites with biodiversity values (e.g. remnant vegetation, habitat for threatened species).

- Can Council confirm that all properties identified in the RFQ, and to be included in the review are Council-owned properties?

- Can Council confirm whether a full due diligence assessment, as required by a Biodiversity Stewardship Site Agreement is requested at this stage, or does Council want a high-level review of existing data supplied by Council.

- Does ‘existing Council data, which may include but not be limited to GIS and land tenure data’ include provision of title diagrams?

Answered on 12/Nov/2025 11:51 AM:


Hello,

1. Council will not be posting an expected quote price for the works.

2. Yes, we would like the same tasks completed for the additional 2900ha as for the initial 1700. For funding purposes, it would be helpful if these were quoted as two separate scopes.

3. Yes, all properties within the RFQ (both the initial 1700 and the additional 2900) are owned by TRC. We would like quotes to propose a plan for a staged investigation - an initial higher level review to ascertain whether there is value in proceeding to a full due diligence assessment, with quotes for all stages of the investigation and hold points prior to proceeding. All Lot and DP data can be provided to the successful consultant.
12/Nov/2025 11:58 AM
Question:
Are you looking for vertebrate pest management services for these sites?

Answered on 12/Nov/2025 04:10 PM:


Hi Jesse,

As per the attached brief, we are looking for a consultant to provide ecological services. Should we require pest management services in the future, then an additional tender will be listed.
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