T-MSC2026-02 Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) Occasional Plant Hire 2026 - 2027

### 🏗️ Project Overview Mareeba Shire Council is seeking tenders for the **Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (ROPS) for Occasional Plant Hire** for the 2026-2027 period. This tender (T-MSC2026-02) aims to establish a panel of suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide both **wet hire** (with operator) and **dry hire** (without operator) services for a wide range of mobile and fixed plant and equipment. ### 📋 Key Requirements and Scope The scope covers an extensive list of machinery including, but not limited to, backhoes, excavators, graders, trucks, water tankers, and specialized equipment like soil stabilisers and concrete pumps. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to service the Far North Queensland region, specifically within the Mareeba Shire's vast 53,457km² jurisdiction, which includes remote communities such as Chillagoe and Dimbulah. ### 🏢 Issuing Organization The tender is issued by the **Mareeba Shire Council**, located in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland. The council manages a diverse landscape ranging from rainforests to agricultural properties, requiring a robust fleet of equipment for maintenance and infrastructure projects. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes The primary goal is to secure a reliable register of suppliers to ensure the council has immediate access to high-quality plant and equipment. This arrangement will support ongoing council operations and emergency works throughout the 2026-2027 financial years. Key search terms include **Plant Hire**, **Wet Hire**, **Dry Hire**, **Earthmoving Equipment**, and **Queensland Government Tenders**.