Expression of Interest (EOI) - Capability to Support the Coordination and Delivery of Selected Field Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Power and Water Corporation is giving advance notice of its intention to tender day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair services for essential utility infrastructure across remote communities in the Northern Territory. Scope The future Request for Tender (RFT) will seek providers capable of delivering the following: Routine and reactive maintenance across power, water and sewerage assets Delivery of these services across approximately 82 locations, including 72 Indigenous Essential Services (IES) communities and additional Power and Water sites The final scope may be structured in a modular manner through the future tender process, allowing consideration of additional or adjacent scope where this provides measurable incremental value for local communities and Power and Water. Contractor Requirements Demonstrated capability in delivering essential services in remote areas Experience in Aboriginal community settings is particularly encouraged Contract Terms and Conditions Estimated price range: $190M to $210M Tender Briefing Date: 21/09/2026 Time: 11:00 Registration: Required
How to respond to this tender
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Read the requirements in full
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Confirm you are eligible and it is worth bidding
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Answer every criterion with evidence
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Lodge early through the official portal
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
