Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Swan Hill Rural City Council invites tender submissions for the housing development at 49 Herbert Street, Robinvale Vic 3549. The project involves constructing two (2) residential dwellings (each comprising three bedrooms and a carport), as well as associated works (including Civil Works and Landscape Works) in accordance with: the Specifications (Part B of the tender documents); the General Conditions of Contract including Special Conditions (Part C), the plans and drawings (Part D), Planning Permit conditions (Cl.4.3) and all relevant legislations/regulations and relevant Australian Standards. The preferred construction method is modular-build, however, Council will also consider proposals for in-situ construction, provided the delivered quality aligns with Council’s specifications and relevant standards, and the project is completed within the agreed timeframe. This project is divided into three (3) separable portions: Separable Portion 1: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT TWO (2) RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS Separable Portion 2: CIVIL WORKS Separable Portion 3: LANDSCAPING WORKS Tenderers may submit offers for one or more separable portions. Council reserves the right to award these portions either individually or collectively to one or more contractors. Tender Briefing Session: A non-mandatory tender briefing session will be conducted via MS Teams (online) on Tuesday 09 June 2026 at 10.30AM - 11am (AEST). To attend this online event, you must register by emailing tenders@swanhill.vic.gov.au (attendance is not mandatory) Site Visit: Tenderers may visit the site (49 Herbert Street, Robinvale Vic) independently and at their discretion.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
