ANSTO Emergency Services Response Team Industry Briefing

Overview The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) invites interested suppliers to attend an online industry briefing on its upcoming Request for Tender (RFT) for Emergency Response Team (ERT) services. The RFT will be conducted through a two-stage procurement process, comprising an initial Registration of Interest (ROI) stage, with suppliers who satisfy the requirements of Stage One invited to participate in Stage Two of the tender process. About The ERT plays a critical role in maintaining an integrated emergency preparedness and response capability across the Lucas Heights Service Area, comprising the ANSTO Lucas Heights campus, ANSTO's tenants, and the associated buffer zone. Scope ANSTO is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver specialist emergency response services supporting ANSTO's all-hazards emergency management arrangements. The scope includes: Emergency medical response and patient care services Fire response and bushfire preparedness activities Hazardous materials and dangerous goods response Operational emergency response and incident support Emergency preparedness activities Contractor Requirements The successful supplier will be expected to demonstrate: Strong operational capability Workforce flexibility and sustainability Emergency response expertise Effective training and competency management arrangements A commitment to continuous improvement Support for ANSTO's core values of safety, security and sustainability Tender Briefing Format: Virtual briefing (Microsoft Teams) Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026 Time: 1:00 pm AEDT (Sydney time) Connection details will be provided to registered attendees before the event. The briefing will cover: ANSTO and its operational environment ANSTO's emergency response environment and the role of the ERT The ERT opportunity and high-level service requirements The proposed procurement strategy and approach to market The Registration of Interest (ROI) process The requirement to execute ANSTO's Confidentiality Deed and agree to the applicable Conditions of Tender documentation The process for accessing the RFT documentation Indicative procurement and evaluation timeframes Probity requirements and communication protocols The anticipated evaluation and contract award process The briefing will include a question-and-answer session. Questions requiring further consideration may be taken on notice, with responses provided to participants where appropriate. Participation in the industry briefing is voluntary and is not a condition of participation in any subsequent procurement activity. Organisations that do not attend will remain eligible to participate in the Registration of Interest process and any subsequent Request for Tender process, subject to satisfying the applicable participation requirements. Instructions to Tenderers The ROI is an information-access/confidentiality gateway rather than a competitive shortlisting stage. Due to the nature of ANSTO's operations and the information that may be included in the tender documentation, access to the RFT documentation will be restricted. Suppliers must complete the ROI process and execute the required Confidentiality Deed and agree to the applicable Conditions of Tender documentation before access is provided. Organisations wishing to attend the industry briefing are requested to register their interest by 4:00 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 by emailing jenksm@ansto.gov.au. Registrations should include: Organisation name Names of attendees Email addresses for all attendees Microsoft Teams connection details will be provided to registered participants prior to the event. Enquiries Contact: Michelle Jenks Email: jenksm@ansto.gov.au