Bulla - Supply Bulk Bottles of Water for a Period of 12 Months - with 2 x 12 Month Extension Options

Closes in 30 daysSubmission deadline: 21 October 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Darwin

Tender Overview

ReferenceRFT0791
CategoryFood & Beverage Products : Drinks & Beverages

About this tender

Overview Power and Water Corporation (NT) is seeking a supplier to provide bulk bottled water to the remote community of Bulla for a period of 12 months, with 2 x 12 month extension options. About Power and Water has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health regarding the provision of safe drinking water to the remote community of Bulla. Monitoring has identified that barium concentrations in the Bulla water supply exceed the maximum level specified in the Australia Drinking Water Guidelines, resulting in the need for an interim arrangement to supply bottled drinking water for the community. Purpose This procurement relates to the interim supply and delivery of bottled water while Power and Water investigates, develops and implements a long-term infrastructure-based solution to provide improved quality potable water to Bulla. Scope The scope includes: Supply of bulk bottles of drinking water to the community of Bulla Delivery of bottled water for an interim period of 12 months, with 2 x 12 month extension options Instructions to Tenderers Technical enquiries can be directed to 08 8924 5202 (if outside Australia call +61 8 8924 5202). Tenders may be lodged electronically using the eLodgement facility, or by faxing to the Darwin tenders office on +61 8 8999 1935. No additional documents are required to be provided with the submission.

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