Vendor Panel

  • Register to Vendor Panel

    Business owners are encouraged to register on VendorPanel, the online platform used to advertise Council Request for Quotations, Request for Tenders and Expressions of Interest.

    The platform is free for suppliers and once registered your business profile will be visible to buyers searching for your products and services.

    To register for our online portal used for all Central Highlands Regional Council requests for quotations and request for tender, please go to the VendorPanel website and sign up for the Public Marketplace.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    For assistance with registering, logging in or frequently asked questions please visit Marketplace FAQ’s 

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Business owners are encouraged to register on VendorPanel, the online platform used to advertise Council Request for Quotations, Request for Tenders and Expressions of Interest.

The platform is free for suppliers and once registered your business profile will be visible to buyers searching for your products and services.

To register for our online portal used for all Central Highlands Regional Council requests for quotations and request for tender, please go to the VendorPanel website and sign up for the Public Marketplace.

For assistance with registering, logging in or frequently asked questions please visit Marketplace FAQ’s 

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Buy Local, Grow Local

  • Advertising of tenders

    Council’s invitation to tenderers must allow at least 21 days after the day of publication of the advertisement for the submission of tenders.

    Public invitations to offer (tenders) may be advertised via any of the following methods:

    • CHRC website
    • VendorPanel
    • Online advertising/or print newspaper

    The invitation to offer document will contain details on the required method for responding.

    Evaluation

    Evaluation of tender will be in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009 and other applicable Legislative Requirements.

    The Local Government Act 2009 requires Council to have regard to the following Sound Contracting Principles:

    1. Value for money
    2. Open and Effective Competition
    3. Development of Competitive Local Business and Industry
    4. Environmental Protection
    5. Ethical Behaviour and Fair Dealing

    Local content

    Local content criteria is utilised to encourage suppliers to utilise local subcontractors and other support services by external contractors.

  • Council's minimum requirements
    • Public and Products Liability (minimum $20,000,000)
    • Public Indemnity Insurance (minimum $5,000,000)
    • Workcover or Income Protection (as appropriate)
  • Tips on submitting your tender
    • Make sure you have read and understood the tender documents
    • Understand your client’s needs
    • If unsure of something ask questions
    • Make sure you sell yourself
    • Ensure your pricing is as competitive as possible
    • Be organised and ensure you meet deadlines
    • Address all criteria

Registers of pre-qualified suppliers (panels)

For a range of operational reasons, considered in the context of the Local Government Regulation, Council may establish a number of Registers (panels) of pre-qualified Suppliers via tender initially.

Invitations will be issued to those suppliers on the approved panel when the goods and services are required. This will provide the opportunity for Council to then provide greater detail about the specific details of the goods, services or work required.

Council uses Vendorpanel to facilitate the issuing of quotes to the Registers and also make sure that the appropriate securities are in place prior to the closing time.

Registers of pre-qualified suppliers operate for several years with new suppliers only allowed to apply to be on a Register when it is advertised. For most Registers Council advertises for additional suppliers several times per year.

 

 

Registers of pre-qualified suppliers, preferred suppliers and approved contractor lists

Under the Local Government Regulation, council is permitted to create the following:

• Registers of Pre-qualified Suppliers or panels (LGR s232)
• Preferred Supplier Arrangements (LGR s233)
• Approved Contractor Lists (LGR s231)

  • Council’s list of Registers of Pre-qualified Suppliers, Preferred Suppliers and Approved Contractor Lists
    Type  
    Registers of Pre-qualified Suppliers List Fleet Servicing, Repairs & Accessories

    –          2020T108C – Servicing and repair of light vehicles

    –          2020T116C – Supply and delivery of tyres and associated services

    –          2020T117C – Supply and delivery of batteries and associated services

    2021T265C – Electrical Prequalified Supplier Panel Arrangement

  • Approved contractor list

    A Local Government may compile a list of approved contractors suitably qualified to provide a service. A list must be complied by:

    • Inviting expressions of interest for suitably qualified persons to be included on the list by an advertisement in a newspaper that circulates generally in the local government area;
    • Allowing expressions of interest to be given to the Local Government for at least 21 days after the invitation is advertised: and

    Selecting persons on the basis of the principles mentioned in section 104 of the Act

  • Local government arrangements (LGAs)

    CHRC may use local buy arrangements, commonly referred to as local government arrangements (LGAs), for the procurement of goods and/ or services and the disposal of non-current assets.

    Register on VendorPanel to access current local buy arrangements.

Contracts awarded over $200,000

In accordance with Section 237 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Central Highlands Regional Council is obligated to publish details of all contracts valued $200,000 or more. These details must be displayed on a regular basis on Council’s website and on a public notice board, this is located at Emerald office located at 65 Egerton Street. Please note all prices are GST exclusive.

  • July 2024
    Providers: Tutt Bryant Hire
    Title of Tender: 2023T096C Dry Hire Rollers (Standing Offer Arrangement)
    Awarded Amount: Schedule of Rates
    Date Awarded: 09/07/2024

     

    Providers: GBA Consulting Engineers
    Title of Tender: 2023T089C Technical Services Coordinator
    Awarded Amount: Schedule of Rates
    Date Awarded: 05/08/2024

     

    Providers: Sterling Infrastructure
    Title of Tender: 2023T098C—Macaulay Drainage and Pavement Works
    Awarded Amount: $826,079.09
    Date Awarded: 08/07/2024

     

    Providers: Lohman Contracting Pty Ltd
    Title of Tender: 2023T100C – Wyntoon Floodway Upgrades
    Awarded Amount: $1,414,947.74
    Date Awarded: 24/07/2024

     

    Providers: Quarry Minin Haulage – Dastco – Ryanda
    Title of Tender: 2023T105C – Gravel Resheet Arcadia Valley Rd, Arcadia Velley, AB Triple Side Tipper Services
    Awarded Amount: $450,000.00
    Date Awarded: 23/07/2024

     

    Providers: CGW Australia Pty Ltd
    Title of Tender: 2023T093C – Bottletree Road, Emerald – Rolleston Drainage and Road Works
    Awarded Amount: $680,081.81
    Date Awarded: 08/07/2024

     

    Providers: CQ Concreting Pty Ltd
    Title of Tender: 2023T092C Eastern Botanicals Gardens Pathway Works
    Awarded Amount: $240,225.50
    Date Awarded: 18/07/2024

     

  • June 2024
    Providers: Cormac Road Civil
    Title of Tender: 2023T065C – Stormwater Infrastructure Design
    Awarded Amount: $296,332.10

    Date Awarded: 13/06/2024

    Providers: CQ Concreting Pty Ltd
    Title of Tender: 2023T088C – Urban Open Drain, Walkways & Easements Maintenance
    Awarded Amount: Schedule of Rates

    Date Awarded: 20/06/2024

    Providers: BT Equipment T/A Tutt Bryant Equipment
    Title of Tender: 2023T074C – Landfill Compactor
    Awarded Amount: $1,368,709.83
    Date Awarded:  27/06/2024
  • May 2024
    Providers: Krit Co Pty Ltd
    Title of Tender: 2023T091S – Gravel Material Supply
    Awarded Amount:  $597,750.00
    Date Awarded: 24/05/2024

     

    Providers: Fyfe Pty Ltd, Innovative Drone Services Pty Ltd, Dropsaw UAV Drone Services Pty Ltd
    Title of tender: 2023T086C -Aerial Drone Surveying
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 27/05/2024

     

    Providers: Fulton Hogan
    Title of Tender: 2023T068C – CHRC Asphalt Delivery
    Awarded Amount: $1,892,861.10
    Date Awarded: 31/05/2024
  • March 2024
    Providers: Dronehab Pty Ltd & Old Coach Contracting Pty Ltd
    Title of tender –2023T070C Vegetation Control – Herbicide Spraying of Restricted Invasive Plant
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 18/03/2024
  • February 2024
    Providers: CHWM Pty Ltd
    Title of tender –2023T060E 85A Fitzroy Developmental Road – Wet Hire Water Truck
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 06/02/2024

     

    Providers: Grey Transport, Powell Contracting, Steens Earthworks and CHWN Contractors
    Title of tender –2023T059E 85A Fitzroy Developmental Road – Wet Hire Side Tippers
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 06/02/2024

     

    Providers: Masters Surveying Ptd Ltd
    Title of tender –2023T054C Full Time Survey Services
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 06/02/2024

     

    Providers: Southern Cross Termite and Pest Control
    Title of tender –2023T042C – Pest Control and Maintenance Community and Corporate Facilities
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 14/02/2024

     

    Providers: Activ Civil Construction Services Pty Ltd
    Title of tender –2023T058E 85A Fitzroy Development Road – Traffic Management Implantation
    Awarded amount:  $390,625.00
    Date Awarded: 16/02/2024

     

    Providers: GBA Consulting Engineers
    Title of tender – 2023T061C Native Title/Culture Hertiage/Environmental Consultant
    Awarded amount: Schedule of rates
    Date Awarded: 20/02/2024

     

  • January 2024
    Providers: Heatons
    Title of tender – 2023T007C Bluff, Comet & Rolleston Water Treatment Plants Chlorate Reduction
    Awarded amount: $872,688.00
    Date Awarded: 03/01/2024

     

    Providers: Tutt Bryant Hire Pty Ltd
    Title of tender – 2023T032C – Dry Hire Excavator (Long Term)
    Awarded amount: $238,877.89
    Date Awarded: 11/01/2024

     

    Multi Awarded: AAA Tilt Tray Towing, Central Hire and Contracting, Goody’s Earthmoving, Nixon Heavy Haulage, Quarry Mining Haulage, WJ & GEM Ryan
    Title of tender – 2023T033C – Machinery Transportation (Float) Services
    Awarded Amount: Schedule of Rates
    Date Awarded: 11/01/2024

     

    Providers: Bellequip
    Title of tender – 2023T036C – Pilot Farm Road Construction
    Awarded amount: $840,237.30
    Date Awarded: 25/01/2024

     

    Providers: Seaforth Civil Pty Ltd
    Title of tender –2023T040E Doon Street Rehabilitation
    Awarded amount: $2,591,038.47
    Date Awarded: 16/01/2024

     

    Providers: Shepherd Services Pty Ltd
    Title of tender – 2023Q097C Asset Revaluation Services 2023-24
    Awarded amount: $296,306.80
    Date Awarded: 25/01/2024

     

    Providers: Taggle Pty Ltd
    Title of tender – 2023T024N Capella Smart Water Meter Projects
    Awarded amount: $411,233.00
    Date Awarded: 30/01/2024