Question:
Good afternoon,

Given the scope of works and busy period as we come to the end of financial year, we kindly request an extension of four weeks to ensure we're providing a comprehensive solution that best meets Council's needs.

Thank you

Answered on 02/Jun/2026 04:16 PM:


Hi Tenders Team,

Thank you for your query.

Council is willing to extend the RFT closing date by 2 weeks only, with a new closing date of Friday 10th July 2026.

Thank you.

SSC Procurement team.

Question:
Hello Council,

B11 Price Details

Council requires a service rate gate fee with 50% sharing of CDS.

Is council able to share historical tonnages/ fees collected from CDS scheme.

Thank you.

Answered on 02/Jun/2026 04:18 PM:


Hi Russell,

Thank you for your query.

Council is able to share historical tonnages but not any fee information as this is commercial in confidence - please see below for historical tonnage data:

2024/25 - 18,887 tonnes

2023/24 - 18,227 tonnes

2022/23 - 17,888 tonnes

2021/22 - 20,046 tonnes

Thank you,

SSC Procurement Team.

Question:
Would Council be able to supply historic information on the volumes/value of the CDS .

Thank you

Answered on 10/Jun/2026 09:59 AM:


Question previously answered by Council on 02/Jun/2026 04:18 PM

Question:
Regarding the Pricing Schedule, Council has requested a fixed rate per tonne for the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) portion. Due to the inherent variability of the CDS basket mix, providing a fixed rate per tonne is not feasible.

Could Council please clarify how it expects this to be calculated?

Answered on 08/Jul/2026 12:30 PM:


Please refer to Addendum 1 for REVISED B11 Pricing Schedule (on page 2) and ensure that ALL pricing is submitted on this version of the returnable pricing schedule.

Thank you,

SSC

Question:
Can Tenderers submit an alternative pricing structure without it being considered a non-conforming offer?

Answered on 08/Jul/2026 09:06 AM:


No. Tenderers need to supply a conforming and a non-conforming tender (which would include the alternative pricing structure).

Thank you,

SSC

Question:
Clause 15.2 Availability of Representative

This clause requires the Supervising Officer meet daily at Council's offices to discuss the Services. This request is common in a collection contract however, not usual in a recycling processing contract. Could Council please clarify the reason for this daily meeting as it is unusual for the recycling processing facility supervisor to be away from the processing site every day.

Answered on 08/Jul/2026 09:08 AM:


Council does not require a daily meeting with the Contractor, however, does require the Contractor to have a representative that is available by phone.

Thank you,

SSC

Question:
In B1 Tenderer's Disclosure tenderers are asked to "Provide details whether the Tenderer has been issued any fines for a breach of an Australian legislation."

Could Council please advise if there is a timeframe to apply? ie in the last 2 years, in the last 5 years, since business commencement?

Answered on 08/Jul/2026 09:09 AM:


In the last 5 years is sufficient.

Thank you,

SSC