Eduction Services Contract 2026
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Gippsland Water is seeking a supplier to deliver eduction services under this Eduction Services Contract (GWS526) across the Gippsland Water Region. Scope The scope includes: Scheduled eduction services across the Gippsland Water Region Reactive eduction services across the Gippsland Water Region Periodic planned eduction services across the Gippsland Water Region Eduction services at Gippsland Water facilities, including Wastewater Treatment Plants and Water Treatment Plants Eduction services on linear assets, including Air Valve Pit cleaning Contract Terms and Conditions Initial contract period of three (3) years from the date of execution Option of a first extension of two (2) years Option of an additional extension of a further two (2) years Total maximum contract term of seven (7) years, subject to ongoing satisfactory performance by the Supplier Tender Briefing A briefing session (GWS526 - Eduction Services Briefing) will be held for this opportunity. Date: 6 August 2026 Time: 2:00 pm Format: Virtual briefing (Microsoft Teams) Preregistration is required. To register, email contracts&procurement@gippswater.com.au, Attention Cailan Parsons. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent to registered companies prior to the briefing session. Registration requests should include any questions to be considered during the briefing session. Registration closing date: 4 August 2026 Registration closing time: 5:00 pm Enquiries Cailan Parsons (Enquiries): Office +61 (03) 419447468, cailan.parsons@gippswater.com.au Blake Hunter (Technical): Phone +61 0448724633, contracts&procurement@gippswater.com.au
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