RFT Provision of Plant Hire Services Panel

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Provision of Plant Hire Services Panel **Armidale Regional Council** is inviting tenders from qualified organizations to join a panel for the provision of **external plant hire services**. This initiative aims to supplement the Council's internal resources to support ongoing construction and maintenance programs. #### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope - **Objective:** Establish a panel of contractors to provide various plant and equipment on a fixed-price basis. - **Equipment Categories:** The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Earthmoving equipment (Backhoes, Excavators, Dozers, Bobcats, Scrapers, Traxcavators) - Specialized machinery (Graders, Loaders, Profilers, Soil Stabilisers) - Support equipment (Rollers, Compaction Plates, Water Tankers, Trucks) - Safety equipment (Elevated Work Platforms, Traffic & Crowd Control Equipment) #### 📍 Location & Service Regions - **Issuing Authority:** Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales. - **Service Regions:** The contract covers operations across the Hunter, Mid-North Coast, and Northern regions of New South Wales, as well as Brisbane, Queensland. #### 📅 Important Dates - **Tender Open:** May 25, 2026 - **Supplier Query Cut-off:** June 9, 2026, 5:00 PM - **Submission Deadline:** June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM - **Expected Decision:** July 28, 2026 #### 💡 Submission Details Interested bidders must register via the **VendorPanel** electronic tender portal to access full documentation and submit proposals. This is a significant opportunity for construction and plant hire firms to secure a long-term service agreement with a local government entity. **Keywords:** Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Council Tender, Armidale Regional Council, Earthmoving, Infrastructure Maintenance, Fixed Price Contract, VendorPanel.