General Hardware Supplies LB293-LB Pre-Qualified Arrangement

### 🛠️ Tender Overview: General Hardware Supplies (LB293) Local Buy is inviting suppliers to apply for the **General Hardware Supplies (LB293)** Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers (RPQS). This arrangement is designed to streamline procurement for Local Governments across **Queensland and the Northern Territory**, as well as other approved purchasers including State Government, Universities, and Utilities. ### 📋 Scope and Requirements Successful applicants will be added to a pre-qualified supplier list, enabling them to provide a wide range of hardware and construction-related goods. Key categories include: * **Building Materials:** Concrete, timber, paint, plumbing fixtures, and steel products. * **Trade Services & Maintenance:** Electrical, glazing, fencing, and pest control supplies. * **Hardware & Tools:** Hand tools, power tools, fasteners, and lifting safety apparatus. * **Electrical & Lighting:** Lamps, switchboards, cables, and batteries. * **Plant & Equipment:** Pressure washers, laser levels, and landscaping equipment. ### 🏢 About the Buyer Local Buy manages procurement arrangements that facilitate over $800 million in annual spend. Their process ensures compliance with the *Local Government Act 2009* and *Local Government Regulation 2012*, providing a trusted pathway for businesses to engage with public sector entities. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Tender Opens:** May 1, 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** May 28, 2026, 02:00 PM * **Tender Closes:** May 29, 2026, 02:00 PM * **Expected Decision:** July 28, 2026 This is a significant opportunity for hardware suppliers to secure long-term access to government contracts across QLD and the NT. Existing Local Buy suppliers should verify their current status via the Unimarket/VendorPanel portal before applying.