Fluid Power

### 🛠️ Tender Overview TAFE NSW is inviting expressions of interest for the procurement of **Fluid Power Equipment** to support advanced manufacturing education. This opportunity is specifically aimed at equipping the TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoEs) located in **Tighes Hill, Wetherill Park, and Wollongong**. ### 📋 Scope of Requirements The successful supplier will be required to provide high-quality training equipment, including: * **Hydraulic Pumping Test Benches** (suitable for axial and radial piston pumps). * **Hydraulic Pumping Units** (fully enclosed, medium-range). * **Electrohydraulic Training Benches** (A-Frame double-sided stations). * **Smart Electropneumatic Training Benches** (A-Frame double-sided stations). Initial procurement involves a set volume per site, with potential for future expansion across NSW based on demand. ### 🏗️ Procurement Process This is a **two-stage procurement process**: 1. **Stage 1:** Registration of interest via the provided documentation. 2. **Stage 2:** Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to participate in a formal RFP via the TAFE NSW Ariba platform. ### 💡 Key Qualifications Bidders must demonstrate capability in educational supply, compliance with social procurement (SME Policy), and a commitment to quarterly reporting. Evaluation criteria include price, sustainability, social outcomes, technical capability, and experience. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Close Date:** 18-May-2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 31-Jul-2026 * **Completion Date:** 31-Aug-2026 **Keywords:** Fluid Power, TAFE NSW, Manufacturing Education, Hydraulic Training, Electropneumatic Equipment, Educational Supplies, NSW Government Tender.