Controlled Waste Management Services - Wastewater Grit and Screenings

Overview TasWater is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers to provide controlled waste management services for grit and screenings generated across TasWater's wastewater treatment facilities throughout Tasmania. The successful Supplier(s) will partner with TasWater to deliver safe, compliant and efficient collection, transport and disposal services while supporting ongoing service optimisation and continuous improvement. TasWater's preference is for a single statewide arrangement, however regional contract awards may be considered. Purpose The Services are critical to the safe, reliable and compliant operation of TasWater's wastewater treatment infrastructure and support TasWater's broader objectives relating to operational performance, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance and value for money. Under this Contract, the successful Supplier(s) will be expected to work in partnership with TasWater Facility Operators and the TasWater Representative to understand site-specific operational requirements, verify existing service arrangements and identify opportunities to improve safety, compliance, environmental performance, service reliability and operational efficiency. Objectives The objectives of this procurement are to: Establish a safe, reliable and compliant arrangement for the collection, transportation and lawful disposal of wastewater grit and screenings generated across TasWater Facilities throughout Tasmania Engage suitably qualified and experienced Supplier(s) capable of managing K130 controlled waste in accordance with all applicable legislative, regulatory and environmental requirements Support uninterrupted wastewater treatment operations through the provision of fit-for-purpose service solutions aligned to individual Facility requirements and operational constraints Establish a collaborative service delivery model that supports proactive stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement and the optimisation of collection, transportation and disposal arrangements throughout the Contract Term Validate and improve TasWater's understanding of existing Facility arrangements through completion of the Facility Verification and Service Optimisation Review and ongoing maintenance of accurate Facility records Improve service transparency, waste traceability, reporting quality and invoice reconciliation through the provision of accurate, timely and auditable service reporting Scope The scope includes: Collection, transport and lawful disposal of controlled waste grit and screenings generated across TasWater's wastewater treatment facilities throughout Tasmania Completion of the Facility Verification and Service Optimisation Review, including verification of existing service arrangements at each Facility Ongoing maintenance of accurate Facility records, supported by the Facility Register and Verification appendix Provision of accurate, timely and auditable service reporting using the Monthly Service Report template Pricing for the Services is to be provided by Schedule of Rates. Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in providing controlled waste management services Capable of managing K130 controlled waste in accordance with all applicable legislative, regulatory and environmental requirements Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A Mandatory Industry Briefing, incorporating site visits, will be held on Thursday, 26 November 2026. Tenderers must attend a minimum of three (3) of the five (5) scheduled site visits. Mandatory PPE is required at all sites. Site visit schedule: 9:00 am: Ti Tree Bend STP, 67-95 Gilmore Street, Invermay 10:00 am: St Johns Street Pump Station, 92 Esplanade, Launceston 11:00 am: Margaret Street Pump Station, 3 Park St, Launceston 12:00 pm: Hoblers Bridge STP, Hobler's Bridge Rd, Newstead 2:00 pm: Prospect Vale STP, Lot 1 Pitcher Parade, Prospect Vale Registration is required by emailing the Site Visit Registration Form to procurement@taswater.com.au with the subject line "RFT No. WWT-70 Industry Briefing". Instructions to Tenderers Refer to clause 3.1, RFT Particulars, for registration requirements and other important information.