Ice Pigging Services

Overview North East Water is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake ice pigging services for the Kiewa to Baranduda sewer rising main in Victoria. The works involve cleaning approximately 12 kilometres of 150 mm diameter PVC sewer rising main, with ice injection at five predetermined locations, intended to remove accumulated sediment and improve the performance of the existing rising main. Scope The scope includes: Ice pigging of approximately 12 km of 150 mm diameter PVC sewer rising main along the Kiewa Valley Highway Injection of ice at five predetermined locations approximately 2.5 km apart Coordination of the works with North East Water's operational staff North East Water Responsibilities North East Water will support delivery of the works by providing access to the sewer system, undertaking required valve operations and isolations, providing required traffic management, and arranging for the safe removal, transport and disposal of material extracted during the ice pigging works. Contractor Responsibilities Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor will be responsible for providing all labour, supervision, ice slurry, specialist equipment, fittings and other resources necessary to safely and successfully complete the works. Key Deliverables Completion of ice pigging of the nominated sections of the Kiewa to Baranduda sewer rising main Monitoring and recording of relevant operational data throughout the works Provision of a formal service report within ten (10) working days of completing the works Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in undertaking ice pigging services Contract Terms and Conditions The works are required to be completed in November/December 2026, with the exact timing to be agreed with the successful Respondent and coordinated with North East Water's operational requirements. Instructions to Tenderers Respondents should refer to the RFQ documentation for the full scope, requirements and conditions of the procurement. Responses to this RFQ must be lodged through the Buying for Victoria Tender Portal. Enquiries Stephanie Zimmermann (Contractual): Phone +61 1300 361 622, procurement@newater.com.au Paul McMillan (Technical): Phone +61 1300 361 622, procurement@newater.com.au