The NSW Telemetry Uplift Program is seeking suppliers for the supply and installation of telemetry devices across eligible water sources in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Project goals

• Install 2500 telemetry devices across eligible and surface water sources within the Murray-Darling Basin
• Improve real-time data collection to support better water resource management
• Ensure compliance with NSW water metering regulations
• Reduce the burden of manual reporting on water users by automating data transmission

Scope

The successful tenderers will be responsible for:

1.Landholder Engagement

• Engage with eligible landholders to secure consent for installations
• Provide clear communication on the project’s objectives, benefits, and technical requirements

2.Supply and Procurement of Telemetry Devices

• Supply telemetry devices compliant with NSW Data Logging and Telemetry Specifications
• Devices must be tamper-evident, have a minimum operational life of 5 years, and transmit data securely every 24 hours
• Ensure compatibility with existing metering systems (Pulse and Modbus meters)

3.Installation and Validation

• Install telemetry devices at approved sites as per project standards
• Register and validate devices through the WaterNSW DQP Portal
• Provide post-installation documentation to Landholders, including user manuals and warranties

4.Monitoring and Warranty Management

• Provide a 12-month defects liability period
• Address any operational/installation defects

Related files

• SR00397 Addendum - 1.pdf (114 KB)
• SR00397 Addendum - 2.zip (3192 KB)

Additional details/instructions

Please see "Related files" for Addenda 1 and 2.

Please note:

• An optional online tender briefing will be held on Wednesday 19/02/2025 at 1pm – 2pm. Please register online via the link: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
• The program is divided into geographical packages
• You must complete a response form for each geographical area you are tendering for. Tenders can submit a response for one, multiple or all operational areas.
• Pricing must account for travel distances and installation complexities

Requirements

Mandatory requirements

A. Social procurement (Aboriginal Procurement Policy) *

Agriculture

Category and estimated value is subject to social procurement.

If you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree?

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

B. Social procurement (Shorter Payment Terms Policy) *

Agriculture

Category and estimated value is subject to social procurement.

If you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree?

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

C. Social procurement (SME Policy) *

Agriculture

Category and estimated value is subject to social procurement.

If you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree?

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

Opportunity requirements

1. Request For Tender - Tender Package

The tenderer is required to refer to and provide responses to the requested information in the below RFT Documents, including the following:

• Part A - Conditions of Tendering
• Part B Response Form (to be submitted by respondents)
• Part C Telemetry Uplift Program Supplier Agreement (including schedules)
• Part D Statement of RequirementsAdditional Documents
• Telemetry Uplift Operational Areas
• Aboriginal, SME and Local Participation Plan

Refer to the RFT documents for a copy of all the documentation above.

Response type

File upload (Multiple)

Response templates

SR00397-1 Tender Package.zip (1980 KB)

2. Mandatory Criteria

Provision of qualifications to install telemetry equipment, including registration as a ‘duly qualified person’ as defined in the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

3. Mandatory Criteria

Aboriginal participation commitment (to address this criterion, please complete the Aboriginal, SME and local participation template)

Response type

File upload (Multiple)

Response templates

Aboriginal-SME-and-Local-Participation-Plan-Template.docx (78 KB)

Evaluation

Weighting

The evaluation weighting is an estimate and is subject to change.

Price 50%

Non price 50%

Terms and conditions

Global terms and conditions

buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB)

Notices

26-Feb-2025 9:36 AM

Please see "Related Files" for addenda 1 & 2.

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17-Feb-2025 3:16 PM

An online tender briefing will be held on Wednesday 19/02/2025 at 1pm – 2pm. Please register online via the link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ef26ad84-0af2-4cde-9f41-2ff1b25e89c2@96ef8821-2a39-471c-b89a-67b0833dd3b9

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Amendments

26 Feb 2025 9:35 AM

Tender close date extended. Additional information provided.

07 Feb 2025 15:30 PM

The Tender Briefing has been rescheduled to February 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

View amendments to this opportunity

For general enquiries and help

buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

1800 679 289