Sale of Trailers – Expression of Interest
Tender Overview
About this tender
Yarriambiack Shire Council are seeking Expressions of Interest for the sale of 10 trailers that are surplus to Council’s needs. Five of the trailers are located in Hopetoun and five are located in Murtoa, images and a description of the trailers is shown on the Expressions of Interest Specifications (Part A) document. All trailers will be sold with number plates removed and unregistered. Inspection of the Trailers can be arranged by contacting our Customer Support Officers at the Warracknabeal Shire Office on 5398 0100. You will need to advise if the trailer you wish to inspect is located in Hopetoun or Murtoa, the Customer Service Officer will then arrange for the relevant Works Supervisor to contact you to schedule a mutually convenient date and time to undertake an inspection. Inspection is not mandatory, and Council will accept Expressions of Interest without the need for an inspection to have been undertaken. An Expression of Interest may be lodged via email, in person or post, with interested parties required to complete an Expression of Interest Submission Form, which is available for download from Council’s website https://www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au/Business/Tenders Please direct any questions in relation to the Expression of Interest process to Council’s Procurement & Contracts Officer, Helen Pollard, 0477 293 333 or via email hpollard@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au Expressions of Interest submissions close at 2.00pm on Thursday 16 July 2026. EOI-018-2027-Sale-of-Trailers-Specifications-Part-A-Submission-Part-B-Combined.pdf
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