26_178 Maintenance of Unsupervised Bin Compounds Preview Access Issued by: Southern Downs Regional Council VP Reference: VP510117 Opened: Monday 18 May 2026 03:10 PM Closing: Wednesday 10 June 2026 02:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender 26_178 Maintenance of Unsupervised Bin Compounds Business Name Southern Downs Regional Council VP Reference # VP510117 Buyers Reference # 26_178 Opens Monday 18 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Wednesday 10 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Wednesday 10 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Wednesday 24 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Southern Downs Regional Council Location 64 Fitzroy St Warwick, Queensland 4370 Australia WebSite: http://www.southerndowns.qld.gov.au/ Business Info The Southern Downs Regional Council was formed on the 15th of March 2008 as an outcome of the Queensland Local Government Reform process. This new governing body encompasses the areas previously occupied by the Warwick and Stanthorpe Shire Councils. Contact Details The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion. What the buyer is requesting Details Dear Valued Suppliers Council operates a total of seven (7) unsupervised waste management facilities across Southern Downs split into two (2) areas: Northern and Southern. The Contractor is required to undertake routine and reactive maintenance services to ensure these facilities are maintained in a neat, safe, and tidy condition and in accordance with Council’s standards and directions. Attachments to this Request Documents 6 Supplier lists selected Lists Horticulture & Arboriculture Categories selected Categories Horticulture & Arboriculture 1: Mowing & Slashing Services 2: Pesticide & Herbicide Spraying 3: Weed Control & Management Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Darling Downs All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others 31/May/2026 04:23 PM Question : Hey guys I can’t find the form response schedule Answered on 01/Jun/2026 07:23 AM : Good morning This document was missed in the initial upload and has now been uploaded. Updates made to this Request 01/Jun/2026 07:18 AM Please note: The following addendum has been recently added. 1. Added: (Addendum) 26_178 Response Schedule.docx Please consider this addendum when responding. What the buyer is requesting: Details: Dear Valued Suppliers Council operates a total of seven (7) unsupervised waste management facilities across Southern Downs split into two (2) areas: Northern and Southern. The Contractor is required to undertake routine and reactive maintenance services to ensure these facilities are maintained in a neat, safe, and tidy condition and in accordance with Council’s standards and directions. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Horticulture & Arboriculture Categories selected: Categories: Horticulture & Arboriculture 1: Mowing & Slashing Services 2: Pesticide & Herbicide Spraying 3: Weed Control & Management Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Darling Downs All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: 31/May/2026 04:23 PM: Question : Hey guys I can’t find the form response schedule Answered on 01/Jun/2026 07:23 AM : Good morning This document was missed in the initial upload and has now been uploaded. Attachments to this Request: Documents: 6
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