Rural Meter and Remote Telemetry Unit Renewals

Overview

GWMWater invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the Rural Meter and Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) Renewals Project. This contract comprises of the renewal of approximately (11,000) 20 mm Water Meters and (12,000) RTUs spread across GWMWater’s Rural Water Network within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions. The principal activities under this contract include: Travel to and from each site. Assessment of all existing meters and RTUs to determine the works required. Recording of all existing meter and RTU readings, serials, location and photos within ArcGIS Field Maps App. Removal of all existing RTUs, and where instructed, removal of existing meters. Installation of new RTUs and, where instructed, new water meters (approximately 11,000 meters and 12,000 RTUs). Where required, rectification of existing non-standard water meter and RTU assemblies. GWMWater reserves the right to accept tenders in part. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Addendum #1 has been issued for this contract: 18/03/2026

Key Information

Provider

Victorian Government

Government

Opening Date

March 1, 2026

Agency

GWMWater (Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Corporation)

Location

Victoria, Australia (Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions)

Reference Number

C01432

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Licensing and Membership
Tenderers must hold all necessary licences and memberships required by law or the Tender Documents to perform the contract, with all licences and memberships current at the time of tender submission.
Compliance with Victorian Government Codes
Tenderers must comply with the Victorian Government Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry and the Fair Jobs Code for high-value contracts.
Tender Submission Requirements
Tenderers must complete and sign all Tender Schedules, including the Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) requirements, and submit tenders electronically via the Buying for Victoria portal by the closing time.

Deliverables

Replacement of approximately 11,008 water meters
Replacement of approximately 12,307 Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs)
Removal and disposal or recycling of old meters, RTUs, and conduits
Recording and updating meter and RTU data in ArcGIS Field Maps App
Rectification of non-standard meter and RTU assemblies where required
Supply and installation of black steel star pickets where required
Installation of free-issued 20mm meter brass nut and tail kits at approximately 601 sites
Site clean-up after works

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria are detailed in Annexure 1 of the tender documents; specific criteria and weightings are not provided in the extracted text.

How to Apply

Method: Electronic lodgement via Buying for Victoria Portal
Portal: https://www.tenders.vic.gov.au/
Contact: Kane Clark, Project Manager, Phone: 1300 659 961, Email: kane.clark@gwmwater.org.au

Conditions & Exclusions

•Tenderers must submit pricing for at least Separable Portions 1, 2 and 3 for tender to be valid.
•Separable Portions may be awarded to different tenderers at GWMWater's discretion.
•Separable Portions must be executed on a strictly non-concurrent basis.
•Tenderers must comply with all statutory requirements, industrial awards, and registered industrial agreements relating to employment of labour.
•Tenderers must acknowledge and sign all addenda including Addendum No 2.
•Tenderers must not communicate with GWMWater employees other than the designated Contact Officer during the tender process.