Open government and public tenders
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Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Overview Nambucca Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced firm to provide inspection and testing of essential fire safety services across various Council-owned and managed buildings within the Nambucca Valley Local Government Area. Objectives The objective of this tender is to establish a reliable, compliant and value-for-money service arrangement that supports Council's statutory fire safety obligations, reduces compliance risk, maintains safe public facilities, and ensures all required inspections, testing and Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed accurately and on time. Scope The scope includes, but is not limited to: Inspection and testing of essential fire safety measures in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and legislative requirements Preparation of inspection reports identifying defects and non-conformances Notification of critical defects requiring immediate rectification Provision of Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) documentation and supporting records Testing of systems including, but not limited to: portable fire extinguishers; fire blankets; fire detection and alarm systems; emergency and exit lighting; fire doors; hose reels and hydrants; sprinkler systems; smoke hazard management systems; fire indicator panels; and any other essential fire safety measures installed at Council facilities Maintaining accurate service records Liaising with Council representatives regarding scheduling and access requirements Completing all scheduled inspections and testing in accordance with the agreed annual service schedule Responding to requests for service and submitting reports in a timely manner Contractor Requirements Comply with Council's Work, Health & Safety (WHS) requirements, including online induction requirements via the current platform, BeSafe Undertake an online prequalification process Upload all required insurance documents Provide timely notification of critical defects or issues affecting building compliance Maintain effective communication regarding scheduled inspections, access requirements and service delivery Tender Briefing An information briefing for suppliers will be held as follows: Date: Thursday 16.07.2026 Time: 11am Location: Nambucca Valley Council Administration Building, 44 Princess Street, Macksville NSW 2447
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
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