As Australia’s largest water utility, we have an obligation to improve the lives of our customers, communities and environment. We are working towards ensuring that no one is exploited in the provision of goods and services to or on behalf of Sydney Water; that we operate as a sustainable business; and continue to work with of our First Nations peoples to protect water and land; and to address inequalities.

From a procurement perspective this means:

-Eliminating the risk of Modern Slavery in our supply chain

-Becoming a Supply Nation member to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity

-Not harming the environment by sourcing recycled, reused or sustainable goods and services

We want to do business with people who share our values. When submitting your tender application please provide an overview of your enterprise’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.

The purpose of Procurement at Sydney Water is to get the goods, services and facilities it needs, when it needs them and for the right cost. Procurement is a key enabler and contributor to the success of our strategic objectives and fulfilling our vision to create a better life through world-class water services. As our customers reply on us for reliable, high quality services at affordable prices, we partner with an extensive range of suppliers to help us create thriving, liveable and sustainable cities. It’s crucial that we undertake procurement activities ethically and equitably to ensure that the best commercial outcomes are achieved in line with our organizational values and statutory obligations

Expression Of Interest to identify suppliers that meet Sydney Water’s mandatory requirements for the Supply of Cranes and Lifting Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Services used across Sydney Water plants are requested. Those suppliers meeting the mandatory requirements will be invited to participate in Tender for the provision of Supply of Cranes and Lifting Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Services. Lifting Equipment type includes:

• Overhead travel (OHT) gantry / bridge cranes
• Monorail beam cranes (MRB)
• Post jib cranes (PJC)
• Davits and winches
• Mobile jib hoists
• Lifting frames and beams
• Chain blocks
• Ropes and slings
• Lifting anchorages
• Fall restraint anchorages and lanyard attachment lines and any other lifting asset that requires statutory compliances

The scope includes, but not limited to:

Separable Portion 1: Inspection Services

Separable Portion 2: Maintenance Services

Separable Portion 3: Supply of New cranes and lifting equipment

Suppliers can tender for Separable Portion 1 or Separable Portion 2 or Separable Portion 3 or all portions together.