Provision of Waste Management Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview SA Health is seeking a contractor, or contractors, to replace its existing waste management contract arrangements with a new contract covering metropolitan, regional and remote locations. Purpose The new contract is intended to focus on service improvement, partnership and innovation in the delivery of waste management services. Scope The scope includes: Supply and maintenance of fit-for-purpose infrastructure, including compactors, bins, containers, and all necessary equipment for the collection of waste Supply of all required signage for the separation of waste Collection, transport, processing, treatment and disposal of waste Service delivery across metropolitan, regional and remote locations Contractor Requirements The successful respondent(s) may have the capability to service all or part of the service requirement Contract Terms and Conditions The new contract will operate for an initial contract term of five (5) years SA Health is open to considering a range of delivery models, including a single provider, dual provider or a panel model Tender Briefing A briefing session titled "Provision of Waste Management Services - Briefing via Microsoft Teams" will be held for this opportunity. Date and Time: 11:00 am, 12 October 2026 Format: Virtual briefing (Microsoft Teams) Please email Health.PSCMServicesTenders@sa.gov.au for a link to the Teams meeting. Instructions to Tenderers The Industry Participation Policy Plan documentation and the Environment, Social and Governance Handbook will be released shortly after tender release. Please refer to Part A of the tender documentation for details regarding the industry briefing and site visit opportunities. Enquiries Contact: Margaret O'Donnell Email: Health.PSCMServicesTenders@sa.gov.au
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