Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) for the Supply and Delivery of Chemicals
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About this tender
Overview Whitsunday Regional Council is establishing a Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) with suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the supply and delivery of chemicals for use in Council's operations regionwide. Suppliers will enter into the Agreement, of which this Specification will form part. Scope The scope includes supply and delivery of the following Products: Pool and Aquatic Facilities treatment chemicals Water and Waste Treatment chemicals Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilisers Contract Terms and Conditions The arrangement will be valid for a period of twelve (12) months Council may exercise two (2) additional twelve (12) month extensions at its sole and absolute discretion
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