CAL26 Cable Replacement Works
Tender Overview
About this tender
ABOUT THE TENDER: Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking tenders from competent contractors to provide materials and services to undertake the CAL26 Cable Replacement Works. REGISTRATION: Tender documents must be obtained after registration ENQUIRIES: Tender enquiries should be directed via the online forum. Please note the Tender Forum will close three days (3) from the actual Tender Close date. SUBMISSIONS: Completed responses must be submitted via the electronic tender box. This Tender uses two (2) tender boxes. Documents submitted as follows: 1) The first tenderer document "07846 Section B Part 1" is to be used to submit Section B Part 1 Commercial Schedules into tender box 1; and 2) The second tenderer document "07846 Section B Part 2" is to be used to submit Section B Part 2 Technical Schedules and all other Tender documentation into tender box 2. Respondents will receive a Successful Submission Receipt timed and dated upon completion. Should assistance be required please use the online manual on the portal under Support/Online Manuals/Making a Submission
How to respond to this tender
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Read the requirements in full
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Answer every criterion with evidence
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Lodge early through the official portal
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