Technology & Associated Services Panel of Providers

Overview

This procurement seeks to establish a panel of suitably qualified and experienced SCADA and Associated Services Providers to perform such services as: System Integration of Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface System Integration of Remote Terminal Unit The initial contract term for Suppliers on this panel will be three years with a possible one by two-year option period.

Key Information

Provider

Victorian Government

Government

Opening Date

March 20, 2026

Agency

Gippsland Water

Location

Victoria, Australia

Reference Number

GWS553

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Must have an OHS management system certified to AS4801 or equivalent, or a robust system verified by a suitably qualified third party to adequately protect those involved or impacted by the service provider's scope of services.
Financial Viability
Supplier must demonstrate financial viability to perform the contract requirements.
Insurance Cover
Must hold public liability insurance of $20 million, professional indemnity insurance of $5 million, product liability insurance of $10 million, workcover as required by law, and cyber security insurance of $5 million.
Conflict of Interest
Supplier must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest and actions to prevent or manage them.
AUSCheck Background Checking
Supplier must be certified for AUSCheck background checking.

Deliverables

Provision of operational technology and associated services as per specifications
Compliance with occupational health and safety and insurance requirements
Provision of skilled personnel including project managers, engineers, and technical staff
Participation in mandatory industry briefing
Submission of pricing per schedule of rates
Demonstration of risk management and compliance
Provision of customer service and innovation initiatives
Commitment to environmental and social value outcomes

Evaluation Criteria

Commercial Proposition10%%

Assessment of pricing structure, transparency, competitiveness, value for money, and sustainability over contract term.

Risk and Compliance10%%

Includes risk assessment (5%) covering budget, competency, continuity, timeliness, and data security; and compliance (5%) with specifications and contract terms.

Technical40%%

Capability and skills (20%) including past experience, team qualifications, training and development; Resources and expertise (20%) including platform experience, patching and upgrades, and referees.

Service Delivery20%%

Flexibility and responsiveness (10%) including resource scaling and emergency response; Communication (10%) including coordination with Gippsland Water teams and reporting.

Quality and Innovation10%%

Customer care (3%), quality management systems (2%), and innovation (5%) in service delivery.

Environment5%%

Commitment to environment and greenhouse gas emissions (3%) and processes to meet environmental targets (2%).

Social Value - Social Procurement Framework commitments5%%

Opportunities for local people (2%) and supporting local initiatives including social procurement (3%).

How to Apply

Method: Not explicitly stated; likely electronic submission as per contact details
Contact: Daniel Gafa, email: Daniel.gafa@gippswater.com.au, phone: 1800 050 500

Conditions & Exclusions

•Mandatory industry briefing attendance on 1 April 2026 is required
•Suppliers must comply with Gippsland Water's Supplier Code of Conduct
•Suppliers must provide evidence of insurance and financial capability
•Non-compliance with mandatory requirements results in disqualification
•Suppliers must declare conflicts of interest and comply with AUSCheck background checking