Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Central Highlands Regional Council (Council) is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced service provider(s) to support the continued operation, management, administration and delivery of services at the Emerald Saleyards through the provision of operational, management, labour, consulting and administrative services. Council seeks a flexible and capable service arrangement that maintains safe, compliant and reliable operations while supporting operational continuity, governance uplift and future operating model readiness. The proposed Contract will commence on 15 August 2026 for an initial term of twelve (12) months, with two (2) optional extensions of three (3) months each, exercisable at Council’s sole discretion. Services sought under this Request for Tender (RFT) are expected to support Council’s objectives relating to: Maintaining safe, reliable and efficient saleyards operations; Supporting livestock welfare, biosecurity and regulatory compliance obligations; Maintaining operational continuity and service reliability; Strengthening governance, reporting and operational oversight; Enabling flexible resourcing to respond to operational and seasonal demands; and Achieving value for money through appropriately structured service delivery arrangements. The services sought under this RFT are intended to provide Council with access to operational capability, specialist expertise and scalable labour resources to support both business-as-usual operations and emerging operational requirements. Indicatively, Council intends to procure services across the following categories: Operational Supervisor Services; Saleyards Management Services; Specialist Consulting Services; Project Management Services (i.e. capital works projects); Labour Services; and Administrative Services.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
