Security, Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Essential Energy is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide Security, Cleaning and Hygiene services across Essential Energy's operational footprint. Purpose This RFI will assess supplier capability, capacity, experience, systems, suitability and indicative pricing to support planning and inform any subsequent market approach. Scope Provision of Security, Cleaning and Hygiene services across Essential Energy's operational footprint Contractor Requirements Demonstrated supplier capability to deliver the services Demonstrated capacity to deliver the services Relevant experience in delivering the services Appropriate systems to support service delivery Overall suitability to provide the services Provision of indicative pricing Tender Briefing Date: Thursday, 8 October Suppliers wishing to register their interest in attending the briefing should email becc.blight@essentialenergy.com.au. Enquiries Buyer: Rebecca Blight Email: becc.blight@essentialenergy.com.au
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