RFT 26-0006 NWQRWA Lagoon Desludging Preview Access Issued by: Carpentaria Shire Council VP Reference: VP511811 Opened: Monday 01 June 2026 01:54 PM Closing: Monday 22 June 2026 02:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender RFT 26-0006 NWQRWA Lagoon Desludging Business Name Carpentaria Shire Council VP Reference # VP511811 Buyers Reference # RFT 26-0006 Opens Monday 01 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Monday 22 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Friday 19 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Monday 13 July 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Carpentaria Shire Council Location Haig St Normanton, Queensland 4890 Australia WebSite: http://www.carpentaria.qld.gov.au/ Business Info The Shire of Carpentaria covers an area of 64,372.7 square kilometres (24,854.4 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1883. Its two main population centres are the towns of Karumba, a fishing port, and Normanton, the administrative centre, both of which are located on the Norman River. 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 The North West Queensland Regional Water Alliance (NWQRWA) is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to undertake lagoon desludging works across wastewater and water treatment facilities within member Councils’ townships. The objective of this project is to remove accumulated sludge from nominated lagoons based on previously completed pre-assessment reports. The works include sludge removal, handling, transport, and disposal, as well as all associated operational, environmental, and safety requirements. Attachments to this Request Documents 4 Supplier lists selected Lists Water & Sewage Categories selected Categories Water & Sewage 1: Sewer & Drain Maintenance & Rehabilitation Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Central West 2: Far North 3: North West 4: Northern All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others Information requested None... Updates made to this Request Updates None... What the buyer is requesting: Details: The North West Queensland Regional Water Alliance (NWQRWA) is seeking qualified and experienced contractors to undertake lagoon desludging works across wastewater and water treatment facilities within member Councils’ townships. The objective of this project is to remove accumulated sludge from nominated lagoons based on previously completed pre-assessment reports. The works include sludge removal, handling, transport, and disposal, as well as all associated operational, environmental, and safety requirements. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Water & Sewage Categories selected: Categories: Water & Sewage 1: Sewer & Drain Maintenance & Rehabilitation Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Central West 2: Far North 3: North West 4: Northern All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: Information requested: None... Attachments to this Request: Documents: 4
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