Pre-Qualified Supplier of Workshop Parts and Associated Services (Refresh)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Southern Downs Regional Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for appointment as a pre-qualified supplier of workshop parts and consumables, as described in the Scope document. Scope Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) invites eligible suppliers to tender for this register of pre-qualified suppliers for workshop and fleet parts and associated services. Council plant includes but is not limited to: Light and heavy trucks Heavy plant such as graders, rollers, excavators, skid steers, backhoes, tractors, loaders and generators Light plant such as commercial grade ride on mowers, slashers and road brooms Small plant such as snippers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, rammers, vibrating plates and water/trash pumps Heavy and light trailers Light vehicles such as utilities and SUVs Supply of Spare Parts (OEM and Non-OEM Suppliers) Manufacture, supply and delivery of major parts for trucks, plant machinery and motor vehicles. Typical required purchases include but are not limited to: Spare parts Filters and lubricants Hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and fittings Fasteners Vehicle/plant accessories Repairs and Services Plant machinery and motor vehicle repairs and services, including supply and/or installation of parts, diagnosis and repairs. Typical required engagements include: Windscreens and glass Window and glass tinting Vehicle and plant diagnostics and repairs General servicing Fabrication Supply and delivery of fabrication materials and consumables, which may include: Steel, aluminium and stainless-steel products Welding consumables General hardware Workshop gas Workshop Tools and Equipment This category includes the supply and delivery of: Minor hand tools Consumables Lubricants Safety equipment Instructions to Tenderers This is a refresh to the existing panel of pre-qualified suppliers. If you are currently a supplier on the panel, you do not have to reapply.
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
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Confirm you are eligible and it is worth bidding
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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
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