20T+ Excavator Upper Hunter

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: 20T–30T Excavator Procurement The **Soil Conservation Service (SCS)** is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of a **20T–30T excavator** along with a suite of compatible attachments. This procurement aims to bolster SCS’s operational capacity for civil construction and maintenance activities by acquiring high-performance, reliable earthmoving equipment. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for: * **Supply and Delivery:** Providing a 20T–30T excavator meeting all Australian Standards and safety regulations. * **Attachments:** Supplying compatible tools such as general-purpose buckets, rock buckets, rippers, and hydraulic quick-hitch systems. * **Integration:** Managing delivery, commissioning, operator familiarisation, and providing necessary documentation and training. * **Support:** Ensuring all equipment is fully tested and backed by comprehensive service and warranty arrangements. ### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Compliance:** Equipment must meet strict performance and safety criteria. * **Scheme Membership:** While the Construction Scheme for Works up to $1 Million (SCM0256) is mentioned, please note that registration is **not mandatory** for this specific opportunity. * **Submission:** Bidders must complete and return the provided *Part B-1* and *Part B-2* response forms. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 17-Mar-2026 * **Close Date:** 07-Apr-2026 (3:00 PM) * **Decision Date:** 13-Apr-2026 * **Delivery Deadline:** 01-Jun-2026 This opportunity is ideal for suppliers specializing in **heavy machinery**, **earthmoving equipment**, and **civil construction plant hire**. Interested parties should review the full tender package, including the Statement of Requirements, to ensure full compliance with the evaluation criteria: Price, Compliance, Capability, and Methodology.