2025.064 Turf Maintenance of Oval at Summit Sport and Recreation Park Preview Access Issued by: Mount Barker District Council VP Reference: VP508775 Opened: Thursday 07 May 2026 02:23 PM Closing: Thursday 28 May 2026 05:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender 2025.064 Turf Maintenance of Oval at Summit Sport and Recreation Park Business Name District Council of Mount Barker VP Reference # VP508775 Opens Thursday 07 May 2026 (Cen. Australia Standard Time) Closes Thursday 28 May 2026 05:00 PM (Cen. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Monday 25 May 2026 05:00 PM (Cen. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Thursday 18 June 2026 (Cen. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name District Council of Mount Barker Location 6 Dutton Rd Mount Barker, South Australia 5251 Australia WebSite: http://www.dcmtbarker.sa.gov.au/ Business Info The District Council of Mount Barker is characterised by picturesque countryside, bustling townships and sleepy hamlets. Situated in the Mount Lofty Ranges and only 30 minutes away from the capital of South Australia, Adelaide. The District Council of Mount Barker is one of the fastest growing councils in Australia offering outstanding lifestyle and business opportunities within a diverse and progressive community. 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 Mount Barker District Council (the Council) invites Tenders from Tenderers for the turf maintenance at the Mount Barker Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) The Council will enter into a Contract for the Purchase of Services with the successful Tenderer to commence on 1 July 2026 for a term of 3 years plus the option to extend for one further term of 12 months. A full scope of services can be found in Section D of the attached tender documents. Any enquiries regarding the documents or the scope of services must be directed via Vendorpanel and a response will be provided. All submissions are to be uploaded via Vendorpanel prior to the closing time of this invitation. Attachments to this Request Documents 7 Supplier lists selected Lists Horticulture & Arboriculture Categories selected Categories Horticulture & Arboriculture 1: Landscaping Services & Supplies 2: Mowing & Slashing Services Regions of Service Locations South Australia 1: Adelaide 2: Outer Adelaide All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others Information requested None... Updates made to this Request 14/May/2026 11:59 AM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added confirming that pricing for maintenance of the cricket wicket may be provided separately to the table provided in Schedule 12. 1. Added: 2025.064A Addendum #1 issued 140526.pdf Please consider this attachment when responding. 20/May/2026 08:34 AM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added to clarify process for the disposal of green waste. 1. Added: 2025.064A Addendum #2 issued 20 May 2026.pdf Please consider this attachment when responding. 25/May/2026 09:22 AM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added. 1. Added: 2025.064A Addendum #3 issued 25 May 2026..pdf Please consider this attachment when responding. What the buyer is requesting: Details: Mount Barker District Council (the Council) invites Tenders from Tenderers for the turf maintenance at the Mount Barker Summit Sport and Recreation Park (SSRP) The Council will enter into a Contract for the Purchase of Services with the successful Tenderer to commence on 1 July 2026 for a term of 3 years plus the option to extend for one further term of 12 months. A full scope of services can be found in Section D of the attached tender documents. Any enquiries regarding the documents or the scope of services must be directed via Vendorpanel and a response will be provided. All submissions are to be uploaded via Vendorpanel prior to the closing time of this invitation. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Horticulture & Arboriculture Categories selected: Categories: Horticulture & Arboriculture 1: Landscaping Services & Supplies 2: Mowing & Slashing Services Regions of Service: Locations: South Australia 1: Adelaide 2: Outer Adelaide 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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