ACT Healthy Waterways Catchment Research
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview This procurement is for primary research to improve the Territory's understanding of the processes affecting water quality, including algal blooms and bacterial contamination, in ACT lakes and rivers. Scope Undertaking primary research into processes affecting water quality in ACT lakes and rivers Researching factors contributing to algal blooms in ACT waterways Researching factors contributing to bacterial contamination in ACT waterways Tender Briefing An online briefing session will be held for this opportunity. Date: 16 October 2026 Time: 3:00 pm Format: Virtual briefing Registration closes: 14 October 2026, 5:00 pm The industry briefing will aim to provide suppliers with key information regarding the Request for Tender (RFT), the associated Statement of Requirements, and the Evaluation Criteria. Representatives from the Office of Water and the CED Procurement team will be available to respond to questions. A brief presentation will be given, and suppliers may ask any addendum questions. Enquiries Contact: Tenders ACT Team Phone: +61 (02) 62079000 Email: tendersact@act.gov.au
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