Provision of Air Conditioning and Mechanical Maintenance Services

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 19 October 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Overview Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) intends to release a Request for Tender (RFT2026-03) for the provision of Air Conditioning and Mechanical Maintenance Services across nominated FRV metropolitan and regional facilities throughout Victoria. This Advance Tender Notice is not the actual tender and no tender documentation is being provided at this stage. The proposed contract will support FRV in maintaining the safe, reliable and efficient operation of approximately 4,000 air conditioning, ventilation and associated mechanical assets across nominated metropolitan and regional locations throughout Victoria, while also supporting FRV's asset information management, reporting and lifecycle planning requirements. Scope The proposed services are expected to include: Planned preventative inspection and maintenance Corrective and reactive maintenance and fault response Breakdown and emergency response services Statutory, regulatory and technical compliance activities Maintenance and updating of asset and service information Reporting, maintenance planning and associated advisory services Where required, replacement of failed, failing or end-of-life plant and equipment Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced organisations with the capability and resources to provide comprehensive air conditioning and mechanical maintenance services across FRV's geographically dispersed property portfolio Instructions to Tenderers The opportunity to submit an offer will be provided through a formal RFT process. It is anticipated that RFT2026-03 will be released in mid-October 2026. Tender documentation, including the detailed Specification, proposed Contract, service levels, pricing requirements and response schedules, will be made available through the Buying for Victoria Supplier Portal once the tender has been formally released. No response is required to this Advance Tender Notice. Interested suppliers should monitor the Buying for Victoria Supplier Portal for the formal release of the RFT. Enquiries All enquiries relating to this Advance Tender Notice should be directed to Fire Rescue Victoria, Contracts & Procurement: Todd Perry (Contractual): tenders@frv.vic.gov.au Sharon Groves (Contractual): tenders@frv.vic.gov.au

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