Request for Tender (RFT) for the Aerial Inspection (Services) for Distribution Infrastructure
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview TasNetworks is seeking submissions for the Aerial Inspection (Services) for Distribution Infrastructure for TasNetworks. Scope Provision of aerial inspection services for TasNetworks' distribution infrastructure, as further detailed in the RFT document pack Tender Briefing A supplier briefing has been arranged for this opportunity. Details to register for the supplier briefing are contained within the RFT document pack. Instructions to Tenderers Further details are provided in the RFT document pack. Respondents should review all documents in the pack, starting with the RFT Overview Document. Submissions must address all requirements listed in the RFT Response Schedule and Technical Standards included in the document pack, along with any other supporting documentation. Responses are requested in Excel, Word and Portable Document Format (PDF) Submissions must be lodged in the etender electronic tender box set up for this RFT by the closing time of 2:00pm AEDT Monday 12th October 2026 All documents must be WinZipped into one (1) WinZip file before uploading the submission to the etender portal Respondents should allow sufficient time to upload responses An online forum has been set up on the etender site for all questions to, and replies from, TasNetworks. Questions must be posted solely via this forum The forum closes five (5) days prior to the RFT closing time No direct contact is to be made with any TasNetworks Representative during this tender process
How to respond to this tender
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Read the requirements in full
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Answer every criterion with evidence
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Lodge early through the official portal
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