26_203 Cleaning Council Facilities Preview Access Issued by: Southern Downs Regional Council VP Reference: VP511368 Opened: Wednesday 27 May 2026 03:59 PM Closing: Tuesday 23 June 2026 02:00 PM

ClosedClose date: 23 June 2026

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VP511368
Issued by Southern Downs Regional Council
Southern Downs Regional Council Location: 64 Fitzroy St Warwick, Queensland 4370 Australia
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Tender Details Access this Tender 26_203 Cleaning Council Facilities Business Name Southern Downs Regional Council VP Reference # VP511368 Buyers Reference # 26_203 Opens Wednesday 27 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Tuesday 23 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Monday 22 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Tuesday 30 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 Southern Downs Regional Council requires a suitably experienced contractor to undertake cleaning services including but not limited to the locations as specified Scope document. Background information / Compatibility requirements Details This contract is a separable portions contract with the following areas: • Buildings - Northern sites • Buildings - Southern sites • Bio Hazard Cleaning • Community Housing Cleaning (Bond Clean) • Ad-hoc Cleaning Services • Emergency Clean Up/Addition Services • Other Services Council reserves the right to award multiple or single sites to Successful Contractor/s at its sole discretion. Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits) Details The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the cleaning services as described in the detailed herein and in accordance with industry standards. The required result is to maintain the facility(s) in such a manner as to provide a clean, healthy and safe work environment for occupants of Southern Downs Owned building(s). Attachments to this Request Documents 9 Supplier lists selected Lists Cleaning Services, Equip, Supplies Categories selected Categories Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies 1: Carpet Cleaning & Floor Polishing 2: Commercial Cleaning 3: Hygiene Services 4: Litter & Rubbish Removal 5: Window Cleaning Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Darling Downs All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others 29/May/2026 04:58 PM Question : Good afternoon, In the tender documentation, we noticed there appears to be conflicting information regarding the compulsory nature of the tender walkthrough for: Southern Sites On Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 9:00am Starting at 61 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe (Stanthorpe Administration Office) In the tender documentation, the “Mandatory” column appears to have both the “Yes” and “No” boxes ticked for the walkthrough/site inspection requirement. Could you please confirm whether attendance at the walkthrough is mandatory for tender eligibility? Thank you for your clarification. Answered on 01/Jun/2026 07:29 AM : The inspections are not mandatory however it would be advantageous to you to attend the inspections as the contract covers a large portion of works in various work sites. Some of the sites are quite large and several floors and some are in areas. Updates made to this Request 28/May/2026 08:40 AM Please note: The following addendum has been recently added. 1. Added: (Addendum) 26_203 Scope.pdf Please consider this addendum when responding. What the buyer is requesting: Details: Dear Valued Suppliers Southern Downs Regional Council requires a suitably experienced contractor to undertake cleaning services including but not limited to the locations as specified Scope document. Background information / Compatibility requirements: Details: This contract is a separable portions contract with the following areas: • Buildings - Northern sites • Buildings - Southern sites • Bio Hazard Cleaning • Community Housing Cleaning (Bond Clean) • Ad-hoc Cleaning Services • Emergency Clean Up/Addition Services • Other Services Council reserves the right to award multiple or single sites to Successful Contractor/s at its sole discretion. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Cleaning Services, Equip, Supplies Categories selected: Categories: Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies 1: Carpet Cleaning & Floor Polishing 2: Commercial Cleaning 3: Hygiene Services 4: Litter & Rubbish Removal 5: Window Cleaning Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Darling Downs All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: 29/May/2026 04:58 PM: Question : Good afternoon, In the tender documentation, we noticed there appears to be conflicting information regarding the compulsory nature of the tender walkthrough for: Southern Sites On Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 9:00am Starting at 61 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe (Stanthorpe Administration Office) In the tender documentation, the “Mandatory” column appears to have both the “Yes” and “No” boxes ticked for the walkthrough/site inspection requirement. Could you please confirm whether attendance at the walkthrough is mandatory for tender eligibility? Thank you for your clarification. Answered on 01/Jun/2026 07:29 AM : The inspections are not mandatory however it would be advantageous to you to attend the inspections as the contract covers a large portion of works in various work sites. Some of the sites are quite large and several floors and some are in areas. Attachments to this Request: Documents: 9

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