Heavy Fleet Vehicles and Services

Closes in 25 daysClose date: 21 August 2026

About this tender

Overview Western Power (WA) is seeking to identify suppliers capable of designing, manufacturing, supplying, customising and delivering specialised Heavy Fleet vehicles and associated equipment. Vendors may submit responses for one or more of the categories described below. Scope The scope includes: Category 1, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP): design and manufacture of insulated and non-insulated MEWPs, including 10 to 28 metre platform height hydraulically operated insulated MEWP, 8 to 16 metre platform height hydraulically operated non-insulated MEWP, and 38 to 60 metre platform height hydraulically operated non-insulated MEWP Category 2, Heavy Trucks (above 4.5T GVM): design and manufacture of Heavy Truck vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass above 4.5 tonnes Category 3, VLC Cranes, Cranes and Crane Borers: design and manufacture of any Mobile Craneborer, Crane, or Vehicle Loading Crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) of 0.7 to 60 tonnes, hydraulically operated in either C2, C6, or CV classifications Category 4, Vehicle Body Building and Fabrication: design and manufacture of specialised motor bodies, trailers, storage and racking systems for Line Trucks, Crane Borers, First Response Vehicles, Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs), and other specialised fleet and equipment requested by Western Power Category 4, Vehicle Body Building Services Vehicle body building services include, but are not limited to: Vehicle sub frames and trays Towbars, tow couplings and bull bars, including plastic smart bars Chassis wheelbase extensions and reductions Fuel tanks Container lock and skid mounting of plant Basket boom rests Steps and handrails Winch mountings Toolboxes, lockers and ladder racks Cab-mounted surf bars, rotary beacons and work lights Chassis towing eye assemblies Supply of chequer plates and decks Trailer manufacture and rebuilds or modifications Manufacture and repair of plastic products Manufacture and repair of FRP products Other body building or specialised welding as required ROPs, and rear, side and front underrun devices Instructions to Tenderers Registration Requirements Access the EOI information through the Opportunities Hub. New users will need to register before proceeding Review the documentation and complete the relevant sections of the EOI workbook for your offer Further instructions are contained within the event. Timeline 23 July 2026: EOI issued to the market 21 August 2026, 5pm AWST: Due date for EOI responses TBC: Evaluation of EOI and potential vendor shortlisting TBC: RFT issued to shortlisted vendors

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