Tender for Inclusion on Northern Beaches Councils Pool Chemicals and Supplies
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Northern Beaches Council is looking to create formal relationships with pool consumable suppliers to provide pool chemicals for Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre and Warringah Aquatic Centre. About The pre-qualified list ensures that all suppliers meet the business requirements, have appropriate levels of insurance and comply with NSW Health guidelines for public swimming pools and spa pools, ensuring water quality parameters remain within regulated limits to protect public health and safety. Purpose To ensure compliance with public health standards and to maintain optimal pool water balance, the centres require a reliable and consistent supply of commercial-grade pool chemicals. These chemicals are essential for effective treatment, disinfection, and balancing pool water systems across the facilities. Scope This pre-qualified list will be used by staff across Northern Beaches Council's Aquatic Services to select suppliers to supply: Bulk liquid chlorine Bulk CO2 gas Pool chemicals and minor pool equipment supplies Contractor Requirements Meet Council's business requirements for inclusion on the pre-qualified supplier list Hold appropriate levels of insurance Comply with NSW Health guidelines for public swimming pools and spa pools How to Apply Suitable suppliers are invited to apply for inclusion on the pre-qualified list.
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