Supply and Install Play Equipment and Landscaping – Robinvale Playground Preview Access Issued by: Swan Hill Rural City Council VP Reference: VP508788 Opened: Friday 15 May 2026 01:29 PM Closing: Thursday 11 June 2026 02:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender Supply and Install Play Equipment and Landscaping – Robinvale Playground Business Name Swan Hill Rural City Council VP Reference # VP508788 Buyers Reference # Contract 26 40 1414 Opens Friday 15 May 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time) Closes Thursday 11 June 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Friday 05 June 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) Expected decision Thursday 25 June 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Swan Hill Rural City Council Location 45 Splatt St Swan Hill, Victoria 3585 Australia WebSite: https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/ Business Info Swan Hill Rural City Council, "The Heart of the Murray" is a bustling provincial centre just three and a half hours from Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide.The region is renowned for its world class produce, spectacular landscapes and close proximity to the Murray River. Our region runs adjacent to the Murray River for nearly 200 kilometres and encompasses 6,000 square kilometres and home to 20,000 people. Contact Details The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion. What the buyer is requesting Details Swan Hill Rural City Council invites suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to submit a Tender to Supply and Install Play Equipment and Landscaping – Robinvale Playground. The Ngiwa-Kulaithi Play Precinct is being delivered as a multi-stage project to transform Robinvale’s Centenary Park into a contemporary, accessible and culturally significant play and recreation destination. Phase 2 marks the next stage of works to complete the full vision for the precinct. This phase includes the installation of key remaining play and landscape elements such as the flying fox, snake swing (or similar), additional rubber soft-fall areas, an expanded path network, further landscaping and irrigation works, as well as the installation of remaining shade structures and park furniture. Attachments to this Request Documents 10 Supplier lists selected Lists Construction & Operation Horticulture & Arboriculture Sport, Recreation Equip, Services Categories selected Categories Construction & Operation 1: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services 2: Sportsfield & Playground Construction Horticulture & Arboriculture 1: Landscaping Design & Architecture Services 2: Landscaping Services & Supplies 3: Outdoor Furniture 4: Playground Equipment Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services 1: Playground Equipment 2: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access Regions of Service Locations Victoria 1: Mallee All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others 28/May/2026 08:45 AM Question : Hello, if any vendors are seeking support on specific scope items, ie Landscaping and Equipment hire (Temp fence and Portable toilets) we would be available to assist as needed. Happy to share capacity, rates, and relevant experience on request. Answered on 29/May/2026 01:39 PM : Noted, thanks. if this not relates to the tender in question you can share a general fee proposal with tenders@swanhill.vic.gov.au. 28/May/2026 03:53 PM Question : Hi, Is there a current Mark Up on the location of the Saturn Carousel and Tipi Carousel. And which soft fall is required underneath these? Thank you, Answered on 01/Jun/2026 09:55 AM : Refer 22319_L007 - SETOUT PLAN for location of Saturn Carousel. Details of softfall provided in specifications and pricing schedule. Please refer updated pricing schedule which will be provided as an addendum For Tipi carousel - refer to the approximate location provided in file named Carousel Location 1 & 2, issued soon as an addendum. Updates made to this Request 01/Jun/2026 10:37 AM Please note: The following attachments have been recently added. 1. Added: Carousel_Location_1.jpg 2. Added: Carousel_Location_2.jpg 3. Added: REVISED-_Pricing_Schedule_V2.1.xlsx 4. Added: Tender Addendum_1.pdf Please consider these attachments when responding. What the buyer is requesting: Details: Swan Hill Rural City Council invites suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to submit a Tender to Supply and Install Play Equipment and Landscaping – Robinvale Playground. The Ngiwa-Kulaithi Play Precinct is being delivered as a multi-stage project to transform Robinvale’s Centenary Park into a contemporary, accessible and culturally significant play and recreation destination. Phase 2 marks the next stage of works to complete the full vision for the precinct. This phase includes the installation of key remaining play and landscape elements such as the flying fox, snake swing (or similar), additional rubber soft-fall areas, an expanded path network, further landscaping and irrigation works, as well as the installation of remaining shade structures and park furniture. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Construction & Operation Horticulture & Arboriculture Sport, Recreation Equip, Services Categories selected: Categories: Construction & Operation 1: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services 2: Sportsfield & Playground Construction Horticulture & Arboriculture 1: Landscaping Design & Architecture Services 2: Landscaping Services & Supplies 3: Outdoor Furniture 4: Playground Equipment Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services 1: Playground Equipment 2: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access Regions of Service: Locations: Victoria 1: Mallee All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: 28/May/2026 08:45 AM: Question : Hello, if any vendors are seeking support on specific scope items, ie Landscaping and Equipment hire (Temp fence and Portable toilets) we would be available to assist as needed. Happy to share capacity, rates, and relevant experience on request. Answered on 29/May/2026 01:39 PM : Noted, thanks. if this not relates to the tender in question you can share a general fee proposal with tenders@swanhill.vic.gov.au. 28/May/2026 03:53 PM: Question : Hi, Is there a current Mark Up on the location of the Saturn Carousel and Tipi Carousel. And which soft fall is required underneath these? Thank you, Answered on 01/Jun/2026 09:55 AM : Refer 22319_L007 - SETOUT PLAN for location of Saturn Carousel. Details of softfall provided in specifications and pricing schedule. Please refer updated pricing schedule which will be provided as an addendum For Tipi carousel - refer to the approximate location provided in file named Carousel Location 1 & 2, issued soon as an addendum. Attachments to this Request: Documents: 10
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