Request for Tender – Supply and Delivery of Water Truck

Closes in 21 daysSubmission deadline: 27 November 2026, 12:00 PM Australia/Sydney

Tender Overview

ReferenceT26-01
Issued byJunee Shire Council

About this tender

Overview Junee Shire Council is seeking formal submissions from appropriately qualified and experienced tenderers for the supply and delivery of one (1) new Water Truck. The Water Truck is primarily intended for use by Council's operations team to carry out road maintenance and capital works. Scope The scope includes: Supply of one (1) fully operational water truck in accordance with the specifications 5mm rolled steel tank in a flattened oval shape, with 3 internal baffles and a capacity of approximately 11,000 to 12,000 litres Self-priming pump, hydraulically driven by the engine PTO, and an epoxy-lined tank interior Cab-controlled top, centre and bottom fan sprays, plus a 75mm spray bar Manual hose reel with 25mm hose, an air-gap hydrant fill, a 75mm rear discharge and 75mm camlock fittings LED lighting, amber beacons, a reverse camera and a UHF radio A jaw-type coupling point for road stabilising equipment Trade-in of Council's existing Mitsubishi Fuso Water Truck as part of the supply, with details included in the specifications Contractor Requirements Must meet all technical, mechanical, and safety specifications detailed in the tender documents Demonstrated capability in heavy vehicle supply, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance support Suppliers are advised to familiarise themselves with the specifications, especially the training to be provided for Council's supervisors/operators Instructions to Tenderers Tenders are to be submitted in writing using the approved form(s), either through Vendorpanel (at https://login.vendorpanel.com.au/) or enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Tender – Supply of Water Truck" and placed in the Tender Box at the Council office located at 29 Belmore St Junee, NSW, 2663. Email or faxed offers will not be accepted. It is the supplier's responsibility to ensure the completeness of the documents received by Junee Shire Council prior to the specified closing time and date, and that all documents are placed on Vendorpanel or in the "Tender Box". If the tender submission is not in the "Tender Box" or on Vendorpanel at the time of close of tendering, for whatever reason, the offer will not be considered. Tenders must be lodged electronically via Vendorpanel or hand delivered to the tender box (in a sealed envelope named as: Water Truck Tender Submission) located inside the foyer of the Junee Shire Council at 29 Belmore St, Junee, NSW, 2663. Copies of the tender documents and detailed specifications are available for download via VendorPanel. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Tender Document Enquiries For technical or trade-in enquiries, contact Mr Peter Reed, Plant Superintendent, on 0429 328 574 All administrative enquiries regarding this tender are to be made on the Vendor Panel site or via email at procurement@junee.nsw.gov.au

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