Fire Fighting and Land Management Fleet Servicing, Repair and Maintenance Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) invites suitably qualified suppliers to submit a response for the provision of servicing, repair, maintenance and emergency support services for DEECA's firefighting and land management fleet across Victoria (PRN-00151). Scope The scope includes: Servicing, repair and maintenance of firefighting appliances, plant, trucks, trailers and associated equipment Emergency support services for DEECA's firefighting and land management fleet Support of fleet assets used for bushfire response, planned burning, emergency operations and land management activities across Victoria Eligibility Suppliers may apply for one or more service categories based on their capability, experience and geographic coverage The Supplier Register is the default pathway and is suitable for most suppliers, including regional and specialist providers The Open Panel is intended for suppliers seeking consideration for higher-volume, repeat or operationally critical work DEECA encourages responses from suppliers of all sizes, including regional, specialist and small businesses. Tender Briefing A briefing session will be held for this opportunity. Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026 Time: 10:00 am Registration: Register via the Tender Briefing Registration Form by Monday 14 September using the following link: Tender Briefing Registration Form Registration closes: 14 September 2026, 05:00 pm Instructions to Tenderers The Request for Tender (RFT) is available via Buying for Victoria. All tender responses must be submitted through the DEECA online response platform using the Response Form(s) available at the links below. Responses submitted via email will not be accepted. Tender Response Form: Supplier Register Pathway Tender Response Form: Open Panel Pathway All questions relating to the tender must be submitted using the Tender Questions Form identified in the RFT. Responses to questions may be shared with all suppliers to ensure a fair and transparent procurement process. Key dates: Tender Release: Tuesday 08 September 2026 Supplier Briefing: Tuesday 15 September 2026 Questions Close: Friday 09 October 2026 Enquiries Contact: Hatti Zhao, Contractual Email: forestfire.fleet@deeca.vic.gov.au
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