Supply of Domestic Water Meters
Tender Overview
About this tender
MidCoast Council is looking to appoint a supplier of Domestic Water Meters and associated fittings for a period of 3 years with the option of 2 x 1-year extensions based on supplier performance, price remaining competitive and the requirements of Council. Background information / Compatibility requirements MidCoast Council has approximately 40,000 water meters installed at properties across its area of operations. The majority of these are in domestic situations comprising 20mm and 25mm nut and tail and ball face meters. MidCoast Council has committed to undertake the routine replacement of each water meter after 15 years of service or 3.5 GL of measured flow, whichever comes first.
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