RFQ Sports oval lighting replacement Preview Access Issued by: Torres Shire Council VP Reference: VP511245 Opened: Thursday 28 May 2026 09:18 AM Closing: Wednesday 10 June 2026 05:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender RFQ Sports oval lighting replacement Business Name Torres Shire Council VP Reference # VP511245 Buyers Reference # RFQ-KBOTSC2526 Opens Thursday 28 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Wednesday 10 June 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Wednesday 10 June 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Wednesday 17 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Torres Shire Council Location 68 Douglas St Thursday Island, Queensland 4875 Australia WebSite: http://www.torres.qld.gov.au Business Info Torres Shire Council 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 Torres Shire Council is seeking a suitable supplier to replace the lights on existing poles at the football field on Thursday Island. The following outlines the scope of works required Use existing lighting poles, subject to inspection and approval. Lighting design to meet recreational/training low-level requirements of minimum 100 lux at 50% capacity and up to a minimum of 200 lux for competition games similar to the lux designs attached for current lux levels and uniformity. must meet AS/NZS 2560.2:2021 Remove existing lighting. Replace with LED Raptor lights (or equivalent) : currently 4 per pole, 16 total. Install new drivers in the base of each pole. Reticulate around the field and run new cable to each pole as per specifications. Install new wiring/control system to dim lights to preferred levels for training and games the preference of 3 settings - 50%, 75% 100%. Include elevated work platform hire on island if possible - light poles 18m high Install communication lines to each pole to suit future BMS infrastructure in separate conduit with Minimum electrical conduit to be installed 65mm Corners must have pits to provide access to underground infrastructure. Pits must be positioned away from field play area so as to minimise injury Complete lighting audit to confirm compliance. Provide as-built documentation Background information / Compatibility requirements Details Included in the attached documents are 2 aerials of potential wiring location plans, Please provide a total cost option for both. Please review all attached documentation prior to quotation. Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits) Details NA Questions asked by the buyer Question 1 - [Required] What would be the lead time to start the works Attachments to this Request Documents 7 Supplier lists selected Lists Building Trade, Repairs, Maint. Sport, Recreation Equip, Services Categories selected Categories Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services 1: Building Maintenance & Services 2: Electrical & Lighting Maintenance Supplies & Servi 3: Other Maintenance & Services Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services 1: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access 2: Sports & Recreation Centre Management Services Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Northern 2: Offshore (QLD) All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others Information requested None... Updates made to this Request 28/May/2026 09:23 AM amendment to scope - LED raptor lights or equivalent quality and lighting intensity What the buyer is requesting: Details: Torres Shire Council is seeking a suitable supplier to replace the lights on existing poles at the football field on Thursday Island. The following outlines the scope of works required Use existing lighting poles, subject to inspection and approval. Lighting design to meet recreational/training low-level requirements of minimum 100 lux at 50% capacity and up to a minimum of 200 lux for competition games similar to the lux designs attached for current lux levels and uniformity. must meet AS/NZS 2560.2:2021 Remove existing lighting. Replace with LED Raptor lights (or equivalent) : currently 4 per pole, 16 total. Install new drivers in the base of each pole. Reticulate around the field and run new cable to each pole as per specifications. Install new wiring/control system to dim lights to preferred levels for training and games the preference of 3 settings - 50%, 75% 100%. Include elevated work platform hire on island if possible - light poles 18m high Install communication lines to each pole to suit future BMS infrastructure in separate conduit with Minimum electrical conduit to be installed 65mm Corners must have pits to provide access to underground infrastructure. Pits must be positioned away from field play area so as to minimise injury Complete lighting audit to confirm compliance. Provide as-built documentation Background information / Compatibility requirements: Details: Included in the attached documents are 2 aerials of potential wiring location plans, Please provide a total cost option for both. Please review all attached documentation prior to quotation. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Building Trade, Repairs, Maint. Sport, Recreation Equip, Services Categories selected: Categories: Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services 1: Building Maintenance & Services 2: Electrical & Lighting Maintenance Supplies & Servi 3: Other Maintenance & Services Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services 1: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access 2: Sports & Recreation Centre Management Services Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Northern 2: Offshore (QLD) All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: Information requested: None... Attachments to this Request: Documents: 7
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