Tender Details
DRILLING AND INSTALLATION OF FOOTINGS AND SIGNS
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
VP Reference #
VP479797
Opens
Monday 22 September 2025 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Wednesday 08 October 2025 05:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Wednesday 08 October 2025 05:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Expected decision
Wednesday 15 October 2025 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Tamworth Regional Council
Location
Swan St
North 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 Details
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
DRILLING FOOTINGS AND REMOVAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL x 4

SITE 1 - FOOTING DEPTH IS 3.6M MINIMUM

SITE 4 - FOOTING DEPTH IS 3.4M MINIMUM (MIN 1200MM IN ROCK)

SITE 5 - FOOTING DEPTH IS 3.2M MINIMUM (MIN 1200MM IN ROCK)

SITE 3 - FOOTING DEPTH IS 7.5 M MINIMUM

INSTALL STEEL AND POUR FOOTINGS (REINFORCEMENT AND CONCRETE SUPPLIED BY COUNCIL) x 4

INSTALL SIGNS BOARDS (SIGNS WILL BE SUPPLIED BY COUNCIL) x 4

REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNS x3
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
NEED TEMPORARY FENCING WHILE CONSTRUCTION

SPOIL REMOVAL TO TRC SITE ON BRIDGE STREET

TRAFFIC CONTROL WILL BE PROVIDED BY COUNCIL

EXISTING SIGN ON EBSWORTH STREET (SITE 5) IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL CABLES AND MUST BE REMOVED WITH CAUTION TO ENSURE SAFETY.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
PROVIDE COSTS FOR NORMAL HOURS AND NIGHT WORK

IF CONTRACTOR IS CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING REINFORCEMENT FOR FOOTINGS, ANCHOR BOLTS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED STEEL MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS, THESE MAY BE INCLUDED AS PROVISIONAL ITEMS WITHIN THE SCHEDULE.
Questions asked by the buyer
Question 1
Have you previously completed a project similar to this scope of work?
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Construction & Operation
Categories selected
Categories
  • Construction & Operation
    1: Drilling & Boring Services
    2: Piling Services
  • Signs & Barriers
    1: Road Signs
    2: Safety Signs
Regions of Service
Locations
  • New South Wales
    1: Central West
    2: Far West
    3: Hunter
    4: Illawarra
    5: Mid-North Coast
    6: Murray
    7: Murrumbidgee
    8: North Western
    9: Northern
    10: Richmond-Tweed
    11: South Eastern
    12: Sydney

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
24/Sep/2025 06:30 AM
Question:
Thank you, Monday 6th is public holiday, are you able to update closing date?

Answered on 24/Sep/2025 09:05 AM:


Thank you, Bradley. Now the closing date is 8th October.
25/Sep/2025 08:55 AM
Question:
Is SITE 3 to be quoted, we note it is on hold?

Answered on 25/Sep/2025 09:00 AM:


Yes, SITE 3 to be quoted.
25/Sep/2025 08:56 AM
Question:
Will reo cages and foundation bolt sets be supplied by Council?

Answered on 25/Sep/2025 09:00 AM:


Yes, the Council does supply reo cages and foundation bolt sets as part of the project requirements. However, if you wish to provide a quote for these items, the Council would prefer to see them listed as additional items in your submission.
25/Sep/2025 09:02 AM
Question:
Can you advise whom has fabricated the foundation bolt sets and the structures for Council

Answered on 30/Sep/2025 11:45 AM:


Council haven't finalised the suppliers for this. if contractor have capacity to supply, council would like to see that as additional item in quotation.
29/Sep/2025 06:23 AM
Question:
All four sign structures are located on very busy highway intersections. Are there any traffic control restrictions for lane closures at each site?

Answered on 30/Sep/2025 11:56 AM:


Council will provide traffic control.
29/Sep/2025 10:42 AM
Question:
Is Tamworth Regional Council supplying and erecting the sign faces?

Answered on 30/Sep/2025 11:49 AM:


Council will supply new sign board faces. 3 of the old signs need to be removed up to base plate.
30/Sep/2025 12:21 PM
Question:
No tender form is included in provided documentation.

Does Council require this to be submitted on their own returnable schedule or are we to submit using our own format?

Answered on 30/Sep/2025 12:35 PM:


Please submit using your own format.
07/Oct/2025 01:17 PM
Question:
Could HIVIS request an extension please to the RFQ due date, Friday 10th October 5pm please, to enable us to provide pricing for the sign structures as well please?

Answered on 08/Oct/2025 12:08 PM:


RFQ due dated is extended to 10.10.2025
07/Oct/2025 01:19 PM
Question:
Does Council want pricing for the sign faces as well, if so are there TfNSW drawings or dimensions that can be provided?

Answered on 08/Oct/2025 11:57 AM:


Council will provide sign faces.
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