RFT - Civil Services Panel

Closes in 27 daysSubmission deadline: 16 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Hobart

Tender Overview

Reference629117
Issued byTasNetworks
LocationTasmania

About this tender

Overview Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd (TasNetworks) is seeking to engage with providers that are suitably qualified to respond to its Civil Services Panel Request for Tender (RFT). Purpose TasNetworks requires a Civil Services Panel to support planned, reactive and fault-related civil works across Tasmania. Scope The successful contractors will deliver compliant civil services across four streams. The scope includes: Stream 1: Minor Civils Stream 2: Major Civils Stream 3: Transmission Civil Stream 4: Specialised Excavation and Location Services Respondents may tender for one, two, three or all four streams. Contractor Requirements Respondents must demonstrate the required capability, equipment, competencies and supporting resources for each stream they tender for These requirements apply separately to each stream Information Requested 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. The returnable schedules are: Stream Capability Schedule: Covers requirements specific to the stream, including competencies and qualifications, equipment and resources, HSE requirements and response, and operational capability and supporting information Stream Financial Schedule: Covers the financial and pricing requirements for that stream Overarching Criteria Response Schedule: Covers the criteria and information that apply across the overall tender Instructions to Tenderers Further details are provided in the attached RFT document pack. Please review all documents in the pack. Responses are requested in Excel, Word and Portable Document Format (PDF) Responses must be lodged in the Tenderlink electronic tender box set up for this RFT All documents must be WinZipped into one WinZip file before uploading the submission to Tenderlink Respondents should allow sufficient time to upload responses An online forum has been set up on the Tenderlink site for all questions to and replies from TasNetworks. Questions must be posted solely via this forum The forum closes three days prior to the RFT closing time No direct contact is to be made with any TasNetworks representative during this tender process

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