Tender Details
Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works
Business Name
Seqwater
VP Reference #
VP488060
Buyers Reference #
06387EOI
Opens
Friday 14 November 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 12 December 2025 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Thursday 04 December 2025 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Friday 06 March 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Seqwater
Location
200 Creek St
Spring Hill, Queensland 4000
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.seqwater.com.au/
Business Info
Water is essential for life.

Seqwater is the Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for more than three million people across South East Queensland. We also:

* provide essential flood mitigation services
* manage catchment health and offer community recreation facilities
* provide water for irrigation to about 1,200 farmers across seven water supply schemes.

Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.
Contact Details
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
Seqwater are excited to request Expressions of Interest (EOI) to understand the market for suitably qualified contractors to form a Preferred Supplier Panel for sustaining capital works.

The eventual panel will engage contractors for an initial three (3) year period with an option to extend by two (2) years, and then by an additional two (2) years, delivering essential infrastructure works that maintain, renew, and upgrade existing assets including civils infrastructure such as dams, weirs, and roads, network assets such as piping, valves and flowmeters, and energy/electrical systems such as High Voltage switchboards and variable speed drives.

Shortlisted respondents will be invited to tender through a subsequent Request for Offer (RFO) process.

This EOI:

• Sets out Seqwater’s requirements including specifications of sustaining capital works, supply timing and other considerations.

• Invites Respondents to detail their experience and capability in supplying the required sustaining capital works.

• Sets out the panel’s proposed commercial framework.

No pricing is required at this EOI stage. Seqwater may, in its absolute discretion and sole judgement, accept or decline an EOI and consequently an invitation to participate in a RFO process to any individual or Company. Lodgement of an EOI does not result in any contract, commitment, or obligation from either party being established.

Seqwater is seeking experienced contractors to form a panel arrangement that:

• Provides geographic coverage across SEQ, including remote areas.

• Is of a suitable size to ensure sufficient capacity and continuity of work.

• Is able to deliver construction with low/moderate/high complexity and value profiles through suitable call-off modes of contract.

About Seqwater

Seqwater is the Queensland Government statutory authority responsible for providing a safe, secure and cost-effective bulk drinking water supply for 3.1 million people across Southeast Queensland (SEQ).

We also:

• provide essential flood mitigation services

• manage catchment health and offer community recreation facilities

• provide water for irrigation to about 1,200 farmers across seven water supply schemes.

We are one of Australia’s largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

Further information about Seqwater may be found at: https://www.seqwater.com.au/about.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
Seqwater will be holding a market briefing session via Microsoft Teams on 20 November 2025 at 13:00/1PM (AEST).

Attendance is not compulsory but is highly recommended.

An Eventbrite link will be released through an addendum on Monday 17 November 2025. Please use this link to register your attendance at the briefing no later than close of business, 19 November 2025. Requests to attend a market briefing session after this time may be rejected.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Construction & Operation
  • ELEC, Lighting, Equip & Services
  • Water & Sewage
Categories selected
Categories
  • Construction & Operation
    1: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services
  • Electrical Systems, Lighting, Equipment & Services
    1: Distribution Boards
    2: Electrical Services
    3: Electrical Wire & Cable & Harness
    4: Motor Control Centres
    5: Switchboards & Switchgear
  • Water & Sewage
    1: Backflow Prevention
    2: CCTV Inspection
    3: Desalination Plants
    4: Gross Pollutant Trap Cleaning
    5: Pipeline Construction
    6: Pipes & Valves & Fittings
    7: Reservoir & Dam Construction
    8: Sewer & Drain Maintenance & Rehabilitation
    9: Stormwater Harvesting & Drainage Construction
    10: Water & Sewage Pump Station Construction
    11: Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Construction
    12: Water & Sewer Main Construction
    13: Water Meters
    14: Water Tanks
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: Brisbane
    2: Central West
    3: Darling Downs
    4: Far North
    5: Fitzroy
    6: Gold Coast
    7: Mackay
    8: North West
    9: Northern
    10: Offshore (QLD)
    11: South West
    12: Sunshine Coast
    13: West Moreton
    14: Wide Bay-Burnett

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
17/Nov/2025 08:44 AM
Question:
In regard to Hurdle Criteria N0.2 QBCC licensing, Would SEQWater consider progressing an organisation through the EOI stage if the process is underway and a commitment to obtaining the required license no later than the RFO Second Stage?

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 11:40 AM:


Please refer to Addendum no. 2 for Seqwater response to this question.
17/Nov/2025 09:40 AM
Question:
Good morning,

Just to confirm, are labour hire providers eligible to submit an application to potentially become a preferred supplier? If so, would we fall under runway 1?

Thank you

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 11:45 AM:


Please refer to addendum no. 2 for Seqwater response to this question.
17/Nov/2025 11:07 AM
Question:
Hi Procurement,

Does this event include a briefing or other opportunity to collaborate?

Regards

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 11:50 AM:


Please refer to addendum no. 2 for Seqwater answer to this question.
18/Nov/2025 01:23 PM
Question:
Re Addendum 2 Clarification 1 - Would the earthworks and roads and pavement construction subcategory (Civil Category) will require QBCC License? Or would TMR prequalification sufficient for this category? Thanks

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 11:53 AM:


Please see Addendum 3 for Seqwater response to this question.
18/Nov/2025 01:56 PM
Question:
Hi Seqwater,

Thank you for issuing Addendum 1 however we are unable to access the link provided.

Can you please provide a working link, thank you.

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 11:59 AM:


Please refer to addendum no. 3 for the answer to this question. We hope you were able to attend. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the event will be released shortly.
18/Nov/2025 04:12 PM
Question:
We understand that Seqwater provide trunk water infrastructure and pipelines and believe that works on these assets would fall under the Civil Category Runway 1.

As a contractor that work on trunk and reticulation infrastructure assets for other water authorities, it is also clearly understood that any work on the pipeline infrastructure within public land, the contractors do not require a QBCC licence/s.

Contractors do not need a license if:

1. Working on a water reticulation system, sewerage system or stormwater drain that isn’t within private land;

2. Constructing, extending, repairing or replacing either a water reticulation system, sewerage system or stormwater drain, where infrastructure does not connect a building to a main of the system or drain.

By explicitly requiring a QBCC licence, Seqwater are limiting the number of experienced (pipeline) contractors that can qualify for this panel.

Before making a decision as to whether we continue, can you please clarify as to whether a QBCC licence is required for works not deemed to be building works.

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 01:07 PM:


Please refer to addendum no. 3 for Seqwater response to this question.
18/Nov/2025 04:51 PM
Question:
Is this panel restricted to Contractors? Is there to be a similar panel for Project Managers and Enigneers?

Answered on 21/Nov/2025 01:08 PM:


Please refer to addendum no. 3 for Seqwater response to this question.
20/Nov/2025 03:28 PM
Question:
Hello

Could you please send a link to todays briefing, the meeting link wasn't working for us until midway through the briefing.

Thank you

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 08:43 AM:


Please find a recording of the briefing released with Addenda no. 5.
21/Nov/2025 07:52 AM
Question:
We are a provider of specialist survey & mapping services, with previous extensive involvement on Seqwater projects.

This EOI appears to call for capital works for D&C works, where survey is an integral element, be it pre-design mapping, digital twin development, structural monitoring, construction dimensional control and spatial data record keeping.

The EOI criteria though appear to exclude us from consideration, as it is narrowly focused on building trades and engineering design.

Is there opportunity in the EOI for a non-conforming response for not holding trade licenses or REPQ registration, even though we hold SBQ registration and will be able to satisfy all of the other hurdle criteria?

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:27 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for a response to this question.
21/Nov/2025 11:54 AM
Question:
Hi, we missed the market briefing yesterday. Is it possible if you can provide us the presentation which was shown at market briefing?

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:25 AM:


Please see addenda no. 5 for the presentation.
22/Nov/2025 11:47 AM
Question:
If we are applying for 2 categories, do we need to make separate submissions in Vendor Panel?

Regarding Schedule B Criteria 1 Capability and Relevant Project Experience, if we are applying for all 3 runways, how many reference projects do we need to provide - 3 in total, or 3 for each runway?

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:29 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for a response to this question.
24/Nov/2025 08:19 PM
Question:
Hi, our offering is in control systems and automation. Can you please confirm the requirement for QBCC - Electrical Contractor.

We have in our team RPEQ and ESO Elec Contractor - however we have not seen before this QBCC requirement for delivery of our services.

Please advise if this is mandatory.

Apologies - i am aware similar questions have been raised - but not specific to our offering.

Thanks

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:31 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for Seqwater response to this question.
25/Nov/2025 09:21 AM
Question:
Please confirm whether we are allowed to nominate as the primary contractor for all three runways. Additionally, could you advise if we are permitted to submit three project examples for each runway?

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:33 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for Seqwater response to this query.
25/Nov/2025 01:24 PM
Question:
Could Seqwater please clarify whether project experience is limited to Queensland only, or if experience in Northern NSW is also acceptable for Schedule B, Section 1 Capability and Relevant Project Experience?

Additionally, for projects located near the Queensland border, can the headings in Returnable Schedule B, Section 3 Local Content be expanded to include the following:

% Local to project location (Zone 1)

% Rest of State – QLD or NSW (Zone 2)

% Interstate / Overseas (Zone 3)

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:39 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for Seqwater response to this query.
25/Nov/2025 02:56 PM
Question:
Are we required to submit separate bids for each Runway? Or do we qualify for all lower runways that we apply for should we be successful in? Noting we have experience, capability and interest in all 3x runways.

Similarly, are we required to submit separate bids for each of the asset categories?

For example, should we be required to submit three relevant projects for each specialisation / asset category in each runway, this will total 27 projects.

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:40 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for Seqwater response to this question.
26/Nov/2025 09:59 AM
Question:
Could you please clarify the following:

1. Are consultancy firms currently engaged under the ETSP precluded from taking part in this panel?

2. Would consulting firms taking part in a JV in this panel be excluded from taking part in in the future engagement replacing the ETSP?

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:47 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for a response to this query.
26/Nov/2025 01:13 PM
Question:
Please advise whether designers/engineering firms that are members of the Engineering Technical Services Panel (ETSP) (or the future DESC) are precluded from partnering with Contractors for the Sustaining Capital Works Panel.

Please advise whether Seqwater requires Contractors to partner now with designers for the Sustaining Capital Works Panel or whether the intent is for this to occur when quoting on Runway 2 and Runway 3 projects at the time of tendering the specific project under the SCW Panel.

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 01:03 PM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 5 for Seqwater response to this query.
26/Nov/2025 08:16 PM
Question:
We note the requirement for various QBCC licence’s being mandatory for each specialisation category. Can you please confirm the contractor is required to possess and maintain all licences listed in each category to satisfy the hurdle criteria? We assume it’s unlikely any contractor would hold every licence nominated in each category.

Similarly, can Seqwater please confirm if a QBCC Builder – Medium Rise licence would also be accepted in lieu of a Builder – Open licence? Noting the nominated project types, value and applicable Seqwater’s assets being proposed for Runways 2 & 3 of this Panel would be suitable to a Builder – Medium Rise license. For clarity, the Medium Rise Licence includes building work to a max of three (3) storeys and work on Class 1 or 10 Buildings.

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:37 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no.6 for Seqwater response to this query.
01/Dec/2025 12:41 PM
Question:
Your hurdle requirement states that it is a requirement to have a QBCC license for mechanical services - which under the QBCC requirements is tasked for companies doing primarily work within the building and construction sector, mechanical meaning HVAC and specialist pipe lines (Fire for example) related to the construction of a building.

As a mechanical engineering company, we are not aware of any QBCC license 'class' for works on treatment plants with equipment refurbishment, installation, pipeline installation, and the like.

Can you please clarify what license you require?

Answered on 03/Dec/2025 10:35 AM:


Please refer to Addenda no. 6 for Seqwater response to this question.
Updates made to this Request
17/Nov/2025 06:19 PM
Please note: The following attachment has been recently added.

1. Added: Addenda #1 - Expression of Interest - Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works - Market Brief Session.pdf

Please consider this attachment when responding.

18/Nov/2025 01:00 PM
Please note: The following attachment has been recently added.

1. Added: Addenda #2 - Expression of Interest - Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works - General Questions.pdf

Please consider this attachment when responding.

20/Nov/2025 12:25 PM
Please note: The following attachments and addenda have been recently added.

1. Added: Response Form Schedule A - Hurdle Criteria.docx (Superseded document deleted) Please use this version for your response.

2. Added: Response Form Schedule C - Self-Selection Tool.xlsx (Superseded document deleted) Please use this version for your response.

3. Added: Sustaining Capital Panel - Expression of Interest.pdf (Superseded document deleted) Please use this version for your response.

4. Added: (Addendum) Addenda #3 - Expression of Interest - Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works - Revised EOI.pdf


Please consider these attachments and addenda when responding.

27/Nov/2025 10:52 AM
Please note: The following addendum has been recently added.

1. Added: (Addendum) Addenda #4 - Expression of Interest - Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works - Clarification EoT.pdf

Please consider this addendum when responding.

01/Dec/2025 11:17 AM
Please note: The following addenda have been recently added.

1. Added: (Addendum) Addenda #5 - Expression of Interest - Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works - Market Brief Queries.pdf

2. Added: (Addendum) EoI Market Briefing Pack.pdf

Please consider these addenda when responding.

01/Dec/2025 11:20 AM
Please note: The following attachment has been recently added.

1. Added: Seqwater EOI Market Brief - 06387 Preferred Supplier Panel - Sustaining Capital Works-20251120_033211UTC-Meeting Recording (1).mp4

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02/Dec/2025 04:21 PM
Please note: The following attachments and addenda have been recently added.

1. Added: (Addendum) Addenda #6 - Expression of Interest - Hurdle Criteria Update to QBCC License & Financial Category.pdf

2. Added: Response Form Schedule A - Hurdle Criteria.docx

3. Added: Response Form Schedule C - Self-Selection Tool (1).xlsx

Please consider these attachments and addenda when responding.