NSW RFS Protective and Corporate Footwear RFT
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS or RFS) is seeking tenders for the supply of Protective and Uniform Footwear. Scope The scope includes: Supply of protective and uniform footwear for the NSW RFS Provision of footwear solutions that deliver operational safety, durability, ergonomic support, and comfort Provision of footwear that complies with applicable Australian and International Standards across a wide range of operational and corporate environments Tender Briefing Attendance at the vendor briefing is mandatory. Date: Tuesday, 08 September 2026 Time: 9:00 am AEST Format: Virtual briefing Meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/41660737078060?p=Axy9iKrndtoEwwfSRw Meeting ID: 416 607 370 780 60 Passcode: 929UA6Px Instructions to Tenderers The NSW RFS uses the Coupa system to manage all sourcing events. Complete tender documentation and response submission is available via Event #746: https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=rfsnsw&company_name=NSW+Rural+Fire+Service Enquiries Contact: Cleland McFadden Email: contracts@rfs.nsw.gov.au Phone: 02 8741 5590
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