TEN/2993 Recovery of Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB) Preview Access Issued by: Bundaberg Regional Council VP Reference: VP509470 Opened: Saturday 16 May 2026 05:00 AM Closing: Tuesday 09 June 2026 02:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender TEN/2993 Recovery of Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB) Business Name Bundaberg Regional Council VP Reference # VP509470 Buyers Reference # TEN/2993 Opens Saturday 16 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Tuesday 09 June 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Wednesday 27 May 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Tuesday 21 July 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Bundaberg Regional Council Location 46 University Dr Branyan, Queensland 4670 Australia WebSite: https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/business/doing-business Business Info Bundaberg Regional Council was formed in 2008 as a result of the merging of Bundaberg City Council, Burnett Shire, Isis Shire and Kolan Shire Councils. Situated at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and stretching from the Burrum River to Baffle Creek, is comprised of 6,451 sq km and is home to more than 102,000 people, with our population expected to grow to over 141,000 people within twenty-five years. Collectively, we are renowned for the friendliness of our residents, superb climate, affordable cost of living, first-class facilities, and relaxed lifestyle. The Bundaberg Region is rapidly progressing to be a destination of choice - for residents, visitors, and investors. 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 Bundaberg Regional Council (Council) invites offers from suitably qualified, experienced and licensed Suppliers for the recovery, purchase, collection, transport, reporting and lawful processing of used lead acid batteries, referred to in this Invitation to Offer as ULABs, generated or received at Council’s nominated waste management facilities, depots and other nominated Council sites within the Bundaberg Regional Council local government area. Council is seeking to establish a contractual arrangement with a single preferred Supplier who can provide a reliable, compliant and commercially competitive service for the recovery of ULABs. The successful Supplier will be required to provide, service and maintain suitable battery storage containers at nominated sites, collect ULABs upon request or in accordance with an agreed servicing schedule, transport ULABs using appropriately licensed vehicles and personnel, complete all required waste tracking documentation, and ensure that ULABs are recovered, recycled, processed or otherwise managed lawfully and responsibly. Council makes no representation or warranty as to the volume, quality, frequency, type, availability or contamination level of ULABs that may be available during the contract term. Historical or estimated collection frequencies are provided as a guide only and must not be relied upon as a guaranteed volume or minimum collection entitlement. This agreement will be for the duration of three (3) years with two (2) x one (1) year extension options at Council's discretion. Please refer to the supplied tender documentation for further information. Attachments to this Request Documents 4 Supplier lists selected Lists Waste Management & Landfill Categories selected Categories Waste Management & Landfill 1: Bin Supply 2: Contaminated Recycling 3: E-waste Collection 4: General Recycling 5: Hazardous Materials & Sharps & Chemical Waste 6: Metal Waste & Scrap Collection 7: Transfer Station Services 8: Waste Collection & Disposal Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Wide Bay-Burnett 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: Bundaberg Regional Council (Council) invites offers from suitably qualified, experienced and licensed Suppliers for the recovery, purchase, collection, transport, reporting and lawful processing of used lead acid batteries, referred to in this Invitation to Offer as ULABs, generated or received at Council’s nominated waste management facilities, depots and other nominated Council sites within the Bundaberg Regional Council local government area. Council is seeking to establish a contractual arrangement with a single preferred Supplier who can provide a reliable, compliant and commercially competitive service for the recovery of ULABs. The successful Supplier will be required to provide, service and maintain suitable battery storage containers at nominated sites, collect ULABs upon request or in accordance with an agreed servicing schedule, transport ULABs using appropriately licensed vehicles and personnel, complete all required waste tracking documentation, and ensure that ULABs are recovered, recycled, processed or otherwise managed lawfully and responsibly. Council makes no representation or warranty as to the volume, quality, frequency, type, availability or contamination level of ULABs that may be available during the contract term. Historical or estimated collection frequencies are provided as a guide only and must not be relied upon as a guaranteed volume or minimum collection entitlement. This agreement will be for the duration of three (3) years with two (2) x one (1) year extension options at Council's discretion. Please refer to the supplied tender documentation for further information. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Waste Management & Landfill Categories selected: Categories: Waste Management & Landfill 1: Bin Supply 2: Contaminated Recycling 3: E-waste Collection 4: General Recycling 5: Hazardous Materials & Sharps & Chemical Waste 6: Metal Waste & Scrap Collection 7: Transfer Station Services 8: Waste Collection & Disposal Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Wide Bay-Burnett 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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