Request for Tender – Disposal of Council Land (Warialda)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Gwydir Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and interested parties for the purchase of Council-owned land located at Gwydir Highway, Warialda, described as Lot 7 in DP 1310993. About the Opportunity This Request for Tender (RFT) provides an open and competitive process for the disposal of Council-owned land. Submissions are invited for the acquisition of the property via: Contract for Sale; or Deed of Call Option; or A combination of both arrangements. Council will assess submissions based on overall value, including financial return, deliverability, and risk—not solely price. Documentation Interested parties must obtain and review the full tender documentation, including: Invitation to Tender Conditions of Tender Tender Response Form Requirements for Successful Respondent Property Information Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificate Section 10.7(5) Planning Certificate Contract for Sale of Land (Draft) Deed of Call Option (Draft) Tender Submission Details Tenders must be clearly marked: “Tender No. GWY_2026_T05 – Purchase of Council Land – Gwydir Highway, Warialda” Submissions may be lodged via: Email: procurement@gwydir.nsw.gov.au Post: Procurement Officer Gwydir Shire Council 33 Maitland Street Bingara NSW 2404 Late submissions will not be accepted Enquiries Procurement Officer Email: procurement@gwydir.nsw.gov.au Phone: 02 6724 2000
How to respond to this tender
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Read the requirements in full
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.
Confirm you are eligible and it is worth bidding
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Answer every criterion with evidence
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Lodge early through the official portal
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
