Trade Service Panel
Tender Overview
About this tender
Mackay Regional Council is establishing a panel of pre-qualified suppliers to deliver trade services for building and facility maintenance and repairs across the Mackay Whitsunday Region in Queensland. The panel seeks suitably qualified suppliers offering electrical services including lighting, testing, and switchboards, as well as mechanical services such as HVAC, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Suppliers with related building and civil maintenance capability are encouraged to apply. This opportunity is designed to support SMEs capable of delivering these trade services across regional Queensland.
Frequently asked questions
- Mackay Regional Council is establishing a register or panel of pre-qualified suppliers to deliver a broad range of trade services for building and facility maintenance and repairs.
- The panel seeks electrical services (including lighting, testing, and switchboards) and mechanical services (such as HVAC, air-conditioning, and refrigeration), plus related building and civil maintenance capability.
- This opportunity suits SMEs that can provide the required electrical and mechanical services, along with building and civil maintenance capability across regional Queensland.
- The panel will operate across Queensland, with a focus on the Mackay Whitsunday Region.
- Services covered include mechanical plant and equipment services, electrical systems and lighting services, and building and facility maintenance and repairs.
How to respond to this tender
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