Supply and Delivery of Hay to Karnet Prison Farm

Closes in 26 daysSubmission deadline: 08 December 2026, 02:30 PM Australia/Perth

About this tender

Overview The Department of Justice (WA) requires a panel of suppliers for the supply and delivery of good export quality oaten hay (B2) to Karnet Prison Farm to support the ongoing feeding, health and welfare of livestock maintained at the farm. About The Department of Justice (DoJ) operates 17 prisons across Western Australia, including Karnet Prison Farm, as well as Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre. Karnet Prison Farm is an important operational facility within this correctional network. Karnet Prison Farm operates as a working farm and plays a vital role in the prison system by producing primary food products for internal consumption across Western Australia's public correctional facilities. The farm also provides meaningful work opportunities and specialist training for minimum-security prisoners. The farm supplies 100% of the milk and red meat requirements for prisons across the State, including Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre. This reflects the farm's critical role in supporting food supply, continuity of prison operations and livestock-based production within the correctional system. Karnet Prison Farm currently maintains approximately 573 livestock throughout the year. A reliable supply of clean, high-quality, new season oaten hay is required to support livestock feeding requirements, animal welfare and the continuity of the farm's production activities. Scope The scope includes: Supply and delivery of good export quality oaten hay (B2) to Karnet Prison Farm

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