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NEW TENDERS (37 New)
2007 TELSTRA BUSINESS AWARDS
The Telstra Business Awards program was introduced by Telstra in 1992 to recognise the achievements and enterprising spirit of small businesses across Australia. Formerly known as the Telstra Small Business Awards, the program was developed to help profile Australian businesses.
In 2007, there are five Awards categories. An entrant is automatically assigned to one of the categories based on the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees the business employs and be considered for the AMP Innovation Award. To enter the Awards, the first step is to nominate your business or nominate another business. The next step is to complete your entry.
POLICY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS
COONAN - $70 000 SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN ICT
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, today announced $70 000 in Australian Government funding to support women in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. “Women account for less than 18 per cent of all ICT employees in the Australian ICT sector. The Australian Government is committed to increasing the productivity of Australia’s ICT sector through the improved retention and progression of female ICT professionals,” Senator Coonan said.
COONAN - ICT SECRETS REVEALED
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, last night recognised Australia’s most innovative ICT companies at the awards night for the fifth Secrets of Australian ICT Innovation competition. Senator Coonan presented the 23 winning ICT companies with their awards at a function held at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. Prizes are awarded across seven categories.
VIC STATE - 2007 VICTORIAN ICT INDUSTRY SURVEY
MMV requests the participation of your company in this statewide survey of the Victorian ICT industry to ensure that its programs and policies meet the current and future needs of the ICT industry and your company. This short survey focuses on key quantitative measures of the ICT industry and builds on more extensive research undertaken in October 2006. Aggregate data from both surveys will be made available to participants in the near future.
ATS - OPPORTUNITY FOR 20 MELBOURNE BASED FIRMS
20 innovative Melbourne based firms have opportunity to participate in project with Prof Geoff Durden and Dr Vijaya Thyil of the Graduate School of Management, La Trobe University.
AIIA - INFORMATION INDUSTRY APPLAUDS AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ICT APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE
As the ICT skills shortage starts to bite, the peak body for the information and communication technology (ICT) industry in Australia has applauded the Australian Government’s commitment to boost the numbers of ICT workers in the public sector. The Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA’s) Chief Executive Officer, Sheryle Moon, today congratulated the federal government for taking the lead to address ICT skills shortages and implement initiatives such as the Australian Public Service (APS) ICT apprenticeship program.
ACS - PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT KEY FOCUS OF ACS NSW ICT PANEL DISCUSSION
Procurement policies and the development of innovative capability are key to the future prosperity of the NSW ICT industry and the economy, according to speakers at New South Wales’ first ICT panel discussion between the two major political parties, held at Sydney’s Customs House on Thursday, 21st February 2007.
FULL TENDER INFORMATION
Tender 01 | |
| Description: | This tender is to invite companies to tender for the provision of ICT support services to the Future Fund Management Agency. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 19 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Tender Officer 0401 971 327 tenders@futurefund.gov.au |
Tender 02 | |
| Description: | InTACT is seeking to engage a Large Account Reseller (LAR) for the Supply of Microsoft Software, Licensing and related services. This will fulfil the continued need for Microsoft software for the Territory’s existing information technology infrastructure, for a period of two (2) years. The aim of this pre-tender consultation process is to maximise opportunities for local industry, in accordance with ACT Government policy. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 23 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Julie Sullivan julie.sullivan@act.gov.au |
Tender 03 | |
| Description: | You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located in the Midrange Packaging team within the ICT Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking for a Midrange Packaging and Deployment expert. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 26 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Anthony Marchese (02) 6216 4351 Anthony.Marchese@ato.gov.au |
Tender 04 | |
| Description: | The Department invites suitably qualified organisations to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Establishment of an IT Services Panel for the Provision of ICT Consultants and Contractors. The Department will use the EOI to shortlist suitably qualified organisations for a select Request for Tender (RFT) for the provision of personnel under an IT Services Panel. FaCSIA's objectives in undertaking the RFT will be: (i) To establish a panel of organisations able to provide FaCSIA with ICT Contract Personnel on an as-required basis in order to assist FaCSIA to deliver IT Services by enabling it to balance the supply of internal and external human resources; (ii) To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes for the engagement and administration of ICT Contract Personnel; (iii) To obtain better value for money in respect of ICT Contract Personnel on the basis of a reduction in the overall cost of engaging IT Contractors and Consultants; and (iv) To streamline the engagement of IT Contract Personnel through a single Panel arrangement. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Kylie Williams (02) 6209 0600 kylie.williams@facsia.gov.au |
Tender 05 | |
| Description: | The successful Tenderer will be responsible for the organisation, management and delivery of over-the-phone OSCAR IT Training. This will be provided to approximately 250 Greenhouse Challenge Plus members by 30 June 2007 and an additional 300 members by 31 December 2007. OSCAR is the Greenhouse Challenge Plus online reporting application. Members of the Greenhouse Challenge Plus are Australian businesses of all sizes, from all sectors of the economy, located right across Australia. OSCAR training will provide members with the ability to: 1. Enter, validate, submit and confirm their annual progress report 2. Run reports on their emission, abatement and Greenhouse Performance Indicators data and compare across years 3. Self manage their own structure, contacts and permissions within OSCAR 4. Navigate and find key elements within OSCAR |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 April 2007, 4:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Bryn Evans (02) 6274 2301 bryn.evans@environment.gov.au |
Tender 06 | |
| Description: | The Department requires a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to assist DPS conduct a tender for the facilities management (FM) of the telephony environment in Parliament House. The scope of this RFT is to select a suitably qualified, independent telecommunication organisation who can assist DPS: (a) Review the existing arrangements and assist DPS to identify the requirements for the FM tender; (b) Develop the statement of requirements for the FM tender; (c) Review the tender documentation prior to public release; (d) Assist DPS with the evaluation of bids as an adviser to the tender evaluation committee; (e) Negotiate with short-listed tenderers (if applicable) and the preferred tenderer; (f) Assist with development of the FM contract; and (g) Assist DPS with any transition-in of the new supplier. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 04 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Janine Pollock (02) 6277 5471 DPStenders@aph.gov.au |
Tender 07 | |
| Description: | The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking tenders for the provision on Internet services. Currently, DPS provides Internet access, which includes World Wide Web and email to Senators, Members, their staff, and staff of the parliamentary departments. Internet access is also extended to each electorate office, using the Parliament House Internet gateway. The Internet is used to host parliamentary information and to stream parliamentary proceedings. Since the introduction of the Internet, the importance and growth in the use of this service has been rapid. At present, the monthly consumption of Internet data is one terabyte. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 12 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Janine Pollock (02) 6277 5471 DPStenders@aph.gov.au |
Tender 08 | |
| Description: | Deployment of data devices for PABX systems. The contract requires installation of data devices at 104 Defence sites in all States and Territories. Initial programming and testing of devices prior to deployment will be conducted at Campbell Park, ACT. |
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| Special Notes: | RFT Document(s): Procurement Adviser, phone: (02) 6265 8553 |
| Due Date: | 17 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Project Manager (02) 6265 8407 |
Tender 09 | |
| Description: | Comcare requires the supply of a financial management information system and implementation of that system to meet its business requirements. The supply may involve: (a) The upgrade of the current FMIS (Sunsystems) used by Comcare in a manner that substantially complies with the specifications of this RFP; or (b) A new financial management system that substantially complies with the specifications of this RFP. (a) The supply of a fully integrated contemporary financial management information system ('the System'); and (b) The implementation of the System and any necessary enhancements to meet Comcare's business requirements. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 19 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | James Malazani (02) 6275 0069 Malizani.james@comcare.gov.au |
Tender 10 | |
| Description: | Provision of Design, supply, installation and commissioning of incident management systems and fibre optic at Windsor Flood Evacuation Route - Windsor Rd to Rouse Hill. Tenders are called from experienced contractors to undertake the design, supply, installation and commissioning of Incident Management Systems to monitor traffic flows during flood and normal conditions on the newly constructed Windsor Flood Evacuation Route. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 23 March 2007, 2:30:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Gemma Herrera (02) 8814 2474 gemma_herrera@rta.nsw.gov.au |
Tender 11 | |
| Description: | Open RFQ for a complete motor vehicle fleet management system that provides best practice functionality and fleet optimisation for reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) on a monthly price per vehicle basis. The service must have the ability to seamlessly migrate from existing NSW Health fleet management systems and services. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 26 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Roger Oswald (02) 8644 2036 Roger.oswald@hsupport.health.nsw.gov.au |
Tender 12 | |
| Description: | The Greater Western Area Health Service is calling for Expressions of Interest for the supply, delivery, installation and on-going Maintenance on an in-house computerised patient/staff education and entertainment system for Bathurst Base Hospital. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 30 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Mr Stuart MacKinnon 0429 810 516 stuart.mackinnon@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au |
Tender 13 | |
| Description: | DADHC is looking to engage the services of a suitably skilled and experienced Consultant to research, design, build, test, implement and support a generic unit costing toolkit for non-government service providers. |
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| Special Notes: | An information session will be held on 20/3/07 from 2 pm to 3pm, level 5, Veritas House, 207 Kent St, Sydney. Attendance is not mandatory. Attendees must register for the session beforehand by phoning (02) 8270 2162. |
| Due Date: | 30 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Contact Officer etenders@dadhc.nsw.gov.au |
Tender 14 | |
| Description: | The National E-Health Transition Authority is seeking proposals for the provision of messaging hub services as defined in the NEHTA E-Procurement Architecture. Services required include transmission, store and forward, and possible transformation of XML-based procurement documents over Web Services, using NEHTA standard message formats and transmission protocols. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 13 April 2007, 3:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Keith Duddy (07) 3023 8424 keith.duddy@nehta.gov.au |
Tender 16 | |
| Description: | The Department of Justice and Attorney General would like to invite tenders for the provision of Contracting Services for an Information Architect. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 19 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Fiona Gamble (07) 3239 0554 fiona.gamble@partnerone.qld.gov.au |
Tender 17 | |
| Description: | Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of complete electro/hydraulic system required for operation of the fish lock, including Fishlock and Rubber Dam PLC programming and SCADA system programming for the Claude Wharton Weir Fish Lock (near Gayndah). |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Mary Bauer (07) 3120 0048 mary.bauer@sunwater.com.au |
Tender 18 | |
| Description: | The Department requires a Library Information Management System provided through an application service provider arrangement based on a single database design to service the requirements of TAFE Queensland. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 04 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Leo Talty (07) 3247 5169 leo.talty@csq.qld.gov.au |
Tender 19 | |
| Description: | Standing Offer Arrangement for the Provision of Desktop Personal Computers, Portable Computers and Servers. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 23 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Greg Smyth (07) 3227 7686 greg.smyth@qp.qld.gov.au |
Tender 21 | |
| Description: | SA Lotteries is seeking Expressions of Interest from suppliers who have the capability to replace SA Lotteries’ Online Lotteries System, including 750 point of sale terminals throughout more than 530 agency locations. A Request for Proposal will be issued to suppliers demonstrating a desired level of capability. SA Lotteries’ Online Lotteries System is the key production mechanism for the organisation and facilitates the management, sale and distribution of all lottery games to the public and the distribution of associated prizes. Replacement of the current Online Lotteries System by no later than September 2009 is considered essential for the sustainable and reliable delivery of lottery services. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 23 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM CST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Terry Hollands 0403 176 449 terry.hollands@salotteries.sa.gov.au |
Tender 22 | |
| Description: | The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify a shortlist of vendors that are capable of supplying and implementing an eRecruitment System for an organisation of the scale and complexity of RMIT University. This EOI process will allow all eligible vendors equal opportunity to present their credentials. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 19 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Contact Officer tenders@rmit.edu.au |
Tender 23 | |
| Description: | The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is seeking responses from interested and suitably experienced organisations for the provision of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) Equipment. The GNSS CORS Equipment will be used to support modernisation and densification of Victoria’s cooperative CORS network – GPSnet (www.land.vic.gov.au/GPSnet). Increased CORS network densification will extend coverage of 2cm real time positioning across key areas of Victoria and modernisation will increases GPSnet support for multi constellation signal reception. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 29 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Miss Jacqueline Denham (03) 8636 2377 jacqueline.denham@dse.vic.gov.au |
Tender 24 | |
| Description: | The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is seeking tenders from suppliers for the supply of 870 unlabelled tapes for use with StorageTek T9940B tape drives under a Standing Offer Arrangement. An additional 600-1200 9940 tapes maybe purchased over the following 12 months. The T9940B tapes must be new and certified for use with StorageTek T9940B tape drives. In the past, the Bureau has had occasions where the quality of tapes or batches of tapes or integrity of the tape drives being used has been called into question. The Bureau desires the successful Tenderer to commit to assisting the Bureau, at no additional cost, in identifying problem areas in the event 2% or more tape media are found to have write or read errors. Such assistance must be provided in a timely manner. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 11 April 2007, 3:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Mr Eduardo Cablao (03) 9669 4456 contracts@bom.gov.au |
Tender 25 | |
| Description: | GeoScience Victoria is seeking the services of a contractor to develop a solution for its 3D geological-model management requirements. The tender documents provide information relating to the project and have been prepared to assist prospective tenderers with their submission and include a statement of contract deliverables and other requirements. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 12 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Alan Willocks (03) 9658 4501 alan.willocks@dpi.vic.gov.au |
Tender 26 | |
| Description: | The City of Darebin invites tenders from suitable organisations to upgrade the existing traffic infringement system. The upgrade includes the purchase of handheld devices, infringement printers, associated hardware’s and software system which is able to integrate with Council core financial systems. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 29 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Mr Paul Edwards (03) 8470 8544 |
Tender 28 | |
| Description: | Melville City Council would like to invite tenders for the supply of leisure facility software for a 5 year period. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 22 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Pippa French (08) 9364 0911 |
Tender 29 | |
| Description: | The Department would like to invite tenders for the supply of Apple Desktop and Notebook Computers and Associated Services. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 20 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Vanessa Valles (08) 9264 5295 vanessa.valles@dtf.wa.gov.au |
Tender 30 | |
| Description: | Department of Treasury and Finance would like invited tenders for the provision of a reverse auction software application and support services. |
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| Special Notes: | Invited tender only. No contact details available. |
| Due Date: | 30 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | No contact name provided |
Tender 31 | |
| Description: | Tenders are invited for the provision of an Information Technology Fleet Management System for DAFWA. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 30 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Bob Bannister (08) 9222 5432 bob.bannister@dtf.wa.gov.au |
Tender 32 | |
| Description: | Tenders are invited for the provision of Applications Systems Support Services, on behalf of the Department of Corrective Services. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 05 April 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Greg Pitts-Hill (08) 9222 5131 greg.pitts-hill@dtf.wa.gov.au |
Tender 33 | |
| Description: | This request for proposal is for a Telecommunications Network Services for Christchurch City Council. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 11 April 2007, 12:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Godfrey Wijetillake godfrey.wijetillake@ccc.govt.nz |
Tender 34 | |
| Description: | NZHPT is undergoing significant IT improvements of technology over the next 12 months. A new network infrastructure capable of delivering fast reliable application services to the distributed desktops is paramount as the foundation for the future. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 20 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | IT Project Manager itproject@historic.org.nz |
Tender 35 | |
| Description: | NZQA invites proposals for a preferred supplier of professional services relating to the implementation, maintenance, support and development of selected FileNet P8 applications into NZQA. The supply agreement shall be initially for a two year term with provision for further renewal. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 28 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Jason Stace jason.stace@nzqa.govt.nz |
Tender 36 | |
| Description: | The Ministry of Education is seeking to find a provider to undertake the professional learning community development and content development for the Social Sciences Online (SSOL) website. Content moderation will also be a component of this project. SSOL will host a number of sub communities for the specific social sciences: social studies online, senior social studies online, geography online, history online and economics online. SSOL will be hosted on the Ministry’s new online platform, CLiK. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 30 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Suze Strowger suze.strowger@minedu.govt.nz |
Tender 37 | |
| Description: | Housing New Zealand Corporation (the Corporation) needs to maintain records of all documents and any other electronic record of correspondence such as email, plans, contracts, general office documents and output from the Corporation’s systems. The Corporation seeks information regarding the products, services and capability of specialist organisations (Vendors) who can address these requirements. The Corporation wishes to adopt a low risk strategy, and believes that organisations with a presence and installed customer base in New Zealand or Australia are most likely to meet this strategic requirement. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 04 April 2007, 12:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Tony Wood Tony.Wood@HNZC.co.nz |