1 March 2007

Contents This Week

• New Tenders
• Special Feature
• Policy News
• Best of the Feeds
• Full Tender Details
• Time Wasters
• Gadgets and New Tech

STATISTICS

As of 1 March 2007, TenderBytes has 154 open tenders in its database with the addition of 43 new tenders this week.

You can access past issues by following this web link.

BEST OF THE FEEDS

This section brings together a selection of the week's news from Australia's best known ICT feeds. We specifically aim to include news that may offer new opportunities through industry change, new technology, or emerging companies.

TIME WASTERS

Our 'Time Wasters' section simply tries to provide you with something a bit different to read. A small diversion from the day to day challenges of ICT.

GADGETS AND TECH

'Gadgets and Tech' provides weekly coverage of new tech and innovations - some with and some without merit.

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NEW TENDERS (43 New)

No.	Location Due Date	Organisation	Tender Title
01	ACT Canberra 5/03/2007	Australian Taxation Office	Architecture and Support Consultants
02	ACT Canberra 5/03/2007	Australian Taxation Office	Senior Cobol/Telon/CoolGen Developers
03	ACT Canberra 9/03/2007	Australian Taxation Office	Business Analysts
04	ACT Canberra 21/03/2007	Department of Education, Science and Training	National Mapping of Teacher Professional Learning
05	ACT Canberra 21/03/2007	Department of Health and Ageing	ICT System Implementation and Hosting For Cancer Australia
06	ACT Canberra 21/03/2007	Australian Fisheries Management Authority	Provision of a Remote Access Capability
07	ACT Canberra 22/03/2007	Department of Defence	Intercommunication Items (6 Various) - Victoria
08	ACT Canberra 26/03/2007	Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts	Cultural and Creative Sector's Technical Capability in the Digital Environment
09	ACT Canberra 26/03/2007	Department of Defence	Enhancements to APLCRATES (Web Application) - Software Development
10	ACT Canberra 26/03/2007	Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts	Australian Digital Content Industry Investment Report
11	ACT Canberra 30/03/2007	Royal Australian Mint	Business Systems Requirements Consultancy
12	ACT Canberra 3/04/2007	ACT Health	Supply and Implementation of an ACT Health Enterprise Information Management (ACTHEIM) Solution
13	ACT Canberra 25/05/2007	Department of Defence	JP2008 Phase 3F - ADF SATCOM Capability Terrestrial Upgrade
14	NSW Lake Macquarie 20/03/2007	Lake Macquarie City Council	Supply, Monitoring & Maintaining of Key Access System
15	NSW Sydney 7/03/2007	NSW Health	Clinical Costing Engine
16	NSW Sydney 19/03/2007	University of Sydney	Comprehensive Maintenance for Facilities Management Information System Including Archibus/FM
17	NSW Sydney 20/03/2007	University of Sydney	Application Services - FileMaker Support
18	NSW Sydney 28/03/2007	Department of Commerce	Upgrade of PABX and Key Telephone Systems, Associated Products and Services for NSW Department of Community Services
19	NSW Sydney 30/06/2007	Department of Commerce	Preliminary Notice for RFT - GRN Network Management
20	QLD Brisbane 12/03/2007	Department of Communities	Disposal of Desktop and Portable PCs
21	QLD Brisbane 20/03/2007	Queensland Rail	QR Recruitment Services Standing Offer Arrangement
22	SA Adelaide 13/03/2007	Defence Science and Technology Organisation	Department of Defence - Project Support with VAGARE for Information Networks Division (IND)
23	SA Adelaide 26/03/2007	Department of Health	Supply of a Pharmacy Management System (Amended - New Date)
24	SA Adelaide 26/03/2007	Department of Trade and Economic Development	Provision and Implementation of a Customer Information Management System
25	TAS Hobart 14/03/2007	Department of Health and Human Services	Performance Information Management Database (Amended - New Date)
26	TAS Hobart 14/03/2007	Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment	Service Tasmania Kingston – Tenancy Fitout
27	VIC Ballarat 30/03/2007	GRHANet Ltd	Management, Monitoring and Maintenance Services
28	VIC Horsham 19/03/2007	Wimmera Catchment Management Authority	Wimmera EcoGeoGraphica (WEGG) Upgrade – Conversion from Access Database to Microsoft SQL
29	VIC Melbourne 22/03/2007	Department of Sustainability and Environment	Forest Produce Sales System
30	VIC Melbourne 10/04/2007	Bayside Health	Online Recruitment System
31	VIC Shepparton 26/03/2007	Goulburn Broken Catchment Authority	Web Portal Flood Information for Communities and Educational Institutions
32	WA Perth 13/03/2007	Department of Health	Provision of ICT Project Management Services
33	WA Perth 15/03/2007	Government Employees Superannuation Board	Provision of Web Based Wealth Management Calculators and Related Tools
34	WA Perth 20/03/2007	Department of Health	Provision of Maintenance for Cisco Hardware and Software
35	WA Perth 23/03/2007	Department of Corrective Services	Provision of Security Assurance Services Under the SPIRIT Framework
36	WA Perth 29/05/2007	Department of Treasury and Finance	Statewide Broadband Network
37	NZ Auckland 30/03/2007	NZ Ministry of Fisheries	Risk Management
38	NZ Hamilton 8/03/2007	Waikato District Health Board	Supply of Software and Services to Implement an Operational Reporting Solution
39	NZ Kaikohe 3/05/2007	Far North District Council	Upgrade to the Council’s Water and Wastewater Telemetry System
40	NZ Nelson 30/03/2007	Nelson Marlborough District Health Board	Design, Deliver, Configure and Support a Storage Area Network to NMDHB
41	NZ Wellington 9/03/2007	Maritime New Zealand	Budget Planning System
42	NZ Wellington 14/03/2007	Kiwibank Limited	Web Design Services
43	NZ Wellington 14/03/2007	NZ Ministry of Justice	Transcription Service Management Product

POLICY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS

COONAN - AUDIT OF TELSTRA CDMA COVERAGE COMPLETE

The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan today announced that the first of two national coverage audits has now been completed as part of Telstra’s transition from CDMA to its new third generation (Next G™) mobile network. “The Australian Government welcomes Telstra’s early upgrade to its ‘Next G™’ mobile network, which the carrier announced will see the world’s first 200km cell range and significantly higher speeds to extend the capacity of the network,” Senator Coonan said.

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COONAN - $36.6 MILLION TO IMPROVE INDIGENOUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, today invited remote Indigenous communities to apply for funding under the new $36.6 million Backing Indigenous Ability telecommunications program. “Part of the $1.1 billion Connect Australia package, Backing Indigenous Ability will extend essential telecommunications services such as robust public phones, Internet access and videoconferencing facilities, to people living in remote Indigenous communities,” Senator Coonan said.

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BAILEY - 1.88 MILLION SMALL BUSINESSES IN 2006

The number of small businesses in Australia has been revised upwards to 1.88 million by the ABS today, an increase from the 2001 figure of 1.2 million. This figure reflects a revision of ABS methodology and growth in the small business sector. There were 1,963,907 actively traded businesses, with 96 per cent of the total small business. Over the last year alone, the number of businesses grew by 1.3 per cent.

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ATS - SECURITY DIRECTORY SECURES SUCCESS

The 16th February launch of the NSW Security Capability Directory in conjunction with directory partner Austrade, has already produced success for several NSW and Australian Technology Showcase security technology companies. More than 130 guests including international government and consular representatives and security industry representatives, together with high tech exhibitors and international speakers attended the Directory launch.

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AIIA - ICT INDUSTRY MUST DEVELOP NICHE EXCELLENCE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD

Australia’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry must develop niche excellence if it is to remain competitive in a globalised environment. This was the key message delivered at the Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA’s) industry dinner in Adelaide on Wednesday evening, 21 February.

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IIA - LAUNCHES QUARTERLY BROADBAND INDEX

The Internet Industry Association (IIA) has launched the ‘Spectrum | IIA Broadband Index’ which tracks the price, value and availability of residential broadband services on a quarterly basis. Created by Spectrum Strategy Consultants on behalf of the IIA, the Index will allow the IIA to track progress towards its 2010 broadband targets to ensure Australia becomes and remains globally competitive.

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FULL TENDER INFORMATION

Tender 01 Architecture and Support Consultants Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located in the Developer Products section within the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are seeking to engage 2 Senior AllFusion Gen (COOL:Gen) Architecture and Support Consultants.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	05 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Anthony Marchese (02) 6216 4351 Anthony.Marchese@ato.gov.au

Tender 02 Senior Cobol/Telon/CoolGen Developers Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Production System Support Group within the Information & Communications Technology Service Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking for Senior Cobol/Telon/CoolGen Developers.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	05 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Anthony Marchese (02) 6216 4351 Anthony.Marchese@ato.gov.au

Tender 03 Business Analysts Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to work as part of the Superannuation Production Systems Support team within the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking for two Business Analysts.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	09 March 2007, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Anthony Marchese (02) 6216 4351 Anthony.Marchese@ato.gov.au

Tender 04 National Mapping of Teacher Professional Learning Department of Education, Science and Training (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Education, Science and Training is inviting tenders for a project to undertake a comprehensive mapping of current teacher professional learning activities across Australia in both the government and non-government education sectors.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ms Brooke Rogers (02) 6240 5087 brooke.ROGERS@dest.gov.au

Tender 05 ICT System Implementation and Hosting For Cancer Australia Department of Health and Ageing (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Cancer Australia is seeking tenders from capable and experienced individuals or organisations to host applications, network and internet services and provide a local area network at its main office in Canberra. The applications, network and internet services must be hosted at the successful tenderers secure premises.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mark Allenby (02) 6200 1700 mark.allenby@health.gov.au

Tender 06 Provision of a Remote Access Capability Australian Fisheries Management Authority (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	AFMA wishes to establish a Secure Remote Access Capability to allow staff to access AFMA network resources from their AFMA Laptop whilst home, travelling interstate or internationally.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Graham Hill (02) 6225 5510 Graham.Hill@afma.gov.au

Tender 07 Intercommunication Items (6 Various) - Victoria Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	1. Qty 400 EA - 5830/993018548 Intercommunication Station MCS, C-F501. 2. Qty 400 EA - 5830/991690332 Intercommunication Set FFCS, C-F502. 3. Qty 400 EA - 5830/993018547 Intercommunication Set FFCS/D, C-F503. 4. Qty 400 EA - 5895/999731842 Interface Unit, Communication Equipment RIT/D, C-F504. 5. Qty 400 EA - 5895/997090918 Monitor, Audio Frequency MCS-2, C-F505. 6. Qty 200 EA - 5830/993564643 Intercommunication Set FFCS/T, C-F500. Delivery To Moorebank NSW 2170.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	22 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officers (03) 9282 5601/3827/4535 vbm.tenderroom@defence.gov.au

Tender 08 Cultural and Creative Sector's Technical Capability in the Digital Environment Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts invites your organisation to submit a proposal to undertake a study and provide a written report analysing the cultural and creative sector’s technical capability in the digital environment. On behalf of Cultural Ministers Council (CMC), the Department has convened a 'Roundtable' of officials from the Australian Government, all Australian States and Territories as well as New Zealand to undertake a mapping exercise identifying opportunities to strengthen the prospects for the creative sector in the digital environment. A technical capability study is sought to help inform the broader CMC Roundtable mapping exercise which the Department is currently undertaking. The study is to cover the full range of major government arts based agencies including performing arts, film, collection and training organisations as well as relevant peak bodies.
Special Notes:	More information is at www.culture.gov.au/cmcroundtable/.
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Dione Jecminek dione.jecminek@dcita.gov.au

Tender 09 Enhancements to APLCRATES (Web Application) - Software Development Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	APLCRATES is a web-based Java application using Struts as the presentation/model layer. The application accesses its data repository using Hibernate as the persistence layer running against a DB2 database. LDA is seeking to improve the functionality and usability of APLCRATES by: a. Enhancing existing functionality; b. Adding new functionality; c. Making technical changes.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	APLCRATES Project Manager (02) 6266 0285

Tender 10 Australian Digital Content Industry Investment Report Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts invites Tenderers to research and provide a comprehensive written report into the investment environment in the Australian digital content industry. The report will be made available to participants in a planned Investment Scoping Forum, as a reference for investigating ways to boost commercial investment in Australia’s digital content industry. The report will also be made available as a resource to the digital content industry.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Tim Reeves tim.reeves@dcita.gov.au

Tender 11 Business Systems Requirements Consultancy Royal Australian Mint (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Requirements centre on identifying and documenting what is required of the business systems to RAM's support business processes and outcomes. Requirements include: a) Producing a comprehensive list of requirements, including data, process, technology, security and other requirements for RAM's business systems which can be used to assess the suitability of options; b) Developing and documenting an enterprise and information architecture to support the strategic directions of the RAM; and c) Preparing a separate business case for the selection of preferred options for upgraded or replacement systems; and procurement and implementation of these systems, including project management and change management.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mr Kevin O'Shea (02) 6202 6958 k.o'shea@ramint.gov.au

Tender 12 Supply and Implementation of an ACT Health Enterprise Information Management (ACTHEIM) Solution ACT Health (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	This Request for Tender is for the supply and implementation of an integrated metadata management, ETL, Business Intelligence and advanced analytics solution for ACT Health.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ms Meggie Yan (02) 6205 3405

Tender 13 JP2008 Phase 3F - ADF SATCOM Capability Terrestrial Upgrade Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Defence through the Defence Materiel Organisation is seeking to procure an additional Satellite Ground Station near Geraldton, Western Australia (SGS-W), as part of an overarching contract for the support of the entire Australian Defence Satellite Communications Capability (ADSCC) Ground Segment. This Request for Tender will cover the provision, commission, and support of the expanded ADSCC Ground Segment.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	25 May 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Project Manager JP2008 Phase 3F (02) 6265 7514 jp2008ph3f.tenders@defence.gov.au

Tender 14 Supply, Monitoring & Maintaining of Key Access System Lake Macquarie City Council (Lake Macquarie, NSW)
Description:	Lake Macquarie City Council requires the supply, computerised monitoring, and call out services for a key access system to Council's properties. A restricted, patented key system compliant with Legislation and computerised management is essential.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Stewart Thomson (02) 4921 0603 tenders@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Tender 15 Clinical Costing Engine NSW Health (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	Sydney West Area Health Service (SWAHS) seeks a Clinical Costing Engine to provide a complete costing and reporting solution for all levels of the Health Service.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	07 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ms Maryanne Sullivan (02) 9845 5427 maryanne_sullivan@wsahs.nsw.gov.au

Tender 16 Comprehensive Maintenance for Facilities Management Information System Including Archibus/FM University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	The University of Sydney, through the Campus Property & Services, is seeking to engage a vendor specialising in the provision of AFM and ACAD software services, to deliver comprehensive services for the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of its Facilities Management Information System which currently includes AFM and ACAD.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	19 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer (02) 9036 7845 rhalsall@usyd.edu.au

Tender 17 Application Services - FileMaker Support University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Applications Services (AS) group serves the University of Sydney community in the development, maintenance and operation of the University's major enterprise systems, and for an extensive range of small to medium systems. ICT currently provides development, support and hosting services for over 50 small to medium FileMaker applications, including some web applications. Application hosting services are provided by the ICT Infrastructure Group while software development, maintenance and support services are provided by Application Services. The purpose of this tender is to define a maintenance and support model for the existing applications which will provide application stability and business continuity and ensure that the existing applications continue to support the existing and future needs of the system owners.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer (02) 9351 5078 lisa.may@usyd.edu.au

Tender 18 Upgrade of PABX and Key Telephone Systems, Associated Products and Services for NSW Department of Community Services Department of Commerce (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	This is a selective tender. Request for Quotation (RFQ) from companies under Panel Contract 2306. The requirement to upgrade or replace the hardware and software associated with existing PABX equipment at the NSW, DOCS, Helpline, Parramatta facility.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 March 2007, 9:30:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Andy Andriejunas (02) 9372 8964 AndyAndriejunas@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 19 Preliminary Notice for RFT - GRN Network Management Department of Commerce (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	NSW Government Radio Network: This notice is preliminary advice to the marketplace in regard to the Government's intention to issue a Request for Tender ('RFT') for Network Management for the New South Wales Government Radio Network ('GRN'). Estimated Date of Approach to Market: The current contractual arrangements will cease in March 2008 and subject to the Government's approval processes it is intended that the proposed RFT be issued early in the second quarter of 2007. The RFT is expected to be in the marketplace for approximately 3 months and responses will be evaluated in accordance with the Government's tender process of evaluation and contract settlement. Further information will to be posted on the NSW Department of Commerce tenders website.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 June 2007, 12:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Commerce Tendering Office (02) 9372 8900 eBS_Tenders@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 20 Disposal of Desktop and Portable PCs Department of Communities (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Request for Offer for the disposal of desktop and portable PCs owned by the Department of Communities.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	12 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Alan Beale (07) 3033 0122 alan.beale@sis.qld.gov.au

Tender 21 QR Recruitment Services Standing Offer Arrangement Queensland Rail (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	QR seeks tenders to supply Permanent & Temporary Recruitment Services to QR's operations across Queensland. Successful tenderers will be required to enter into a standing offer contract based on standard conditions of supply. Major categories of staff required include accounting & finance, administration, engineering & construction, human resources & recruitment, IT, legal, safety/risk/compliance, sales/marketing/coms, trades & services, transport & logistics.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Christopher McKenzie (07) 3235 3275 christopher.mckenzie@qr.com.au

Tender 22 Department of Defence - Project Support with VAGARE for Information Networks Division (IND) Defence Science and Technology Organisation (Adelaide, SA)
Description:	The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) plans to rollout a pilot system, known as VAGARE. This system will provide mobile phone access to the DSTO RESTRICTED network for DSTO's Senior Leadership Team (SLT). A Contractor is required to provide project support for this rollout.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Senior Contracting Officer (08) 8259 7533 CSI-SAContractingSection@drnex.defence.gov.au

Tender 23 Supply of a Pharmacy Management System (Amended - New Date) Department of Health (Adelaide, SA)
Description:	The Department of Health is seeking experienced tenders for the Supply of a Pharmacy Management System.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Peter Rackauskas (03) 8226 7359

Tender 24 Provision and Implementation of a Customer Information Management System Department of Trade and Economic Development (Adelaide, SA)
Description:	Provision of a Customer Information Management System and associated implementation services, including customisation, installation and configuration of software, data migration and training.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mike Zbierski (08) 8303 2913

Tender 25 Performance Information Management Database (Amended - New Date) Department of Health and Human Services (Hobart, TAS)
Description:	The Department of Health and Human Services invites tenders for the supply, implementation and support of an organisational performance information management system.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	14 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jayne Clarke (03) 6233 6985 jayne.clarke@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Tender 26 Service Tasmania Kingston – Tenancy Fitout Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment (Hobart, TAS)
Description:	The fit out of a new tenancy space within the recently completed Channel Court Shopping Centre for a new Service Tasmania Shop. The works include new partitions, plastering, floor framing and sheeting, shopfront alterations, auto entry doors, joinery, floor coverings, glazing and tiling. The works also include new electrical, mechanical, communications and security services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	14 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Shane Mann & Associates (03) 6231 6999 smann@southcom.com.au

Tender 27 Management, Monitoring and Maintenance Services GRHANet Ltd (Ballarat, VIC)
Description:	GRHANet Ltd has established a major data and communications network mainly for the Health sector in the Grampians Region of Victoria. GRHANet Ltd now invites tenders for management, monitoring and maintenance of that network.
Special Notes:	Please confirm closing time with GRHANet Ltd.
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Peter Ziebell (03) 5320 4529 peterz@grhanet.com.au

Tender 28 Wimmera EcoGeoGraphica (WEGG) Upgrade – Conversion from Access Database to Microsoft SQL Wimmera Catchment Management Authority (Horsham, VIC)
Description:	Wimmera Catchment Management Authority is the key agency responsible for catchment management in the Wimmera region of western Victoria. The Authority seeks to appoint an individual or consulting firm with recognised and proven skills in the provision of professional services to modify an existing Microsoft Access database such that it is fully operational within the Microsoft SQL Server Platform (SQL Server Standard Edition 2005 Win32) and install the new operational system onto the Authority’s SQL server.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	19 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Contact Officer wca@wcma.vic.gov.au

Tender 29 Forest Produce Sales System Department of Sustainability and Environment (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	Tender for the supply of Forest Produce Sales System, including installation/commissioning and training of users. The successful tenderer will ensure that the supplied system is integrated with other systems of the department as required, is based on the current technology, highly maintainable and complies with the Department’s ITS standards. The vendor should be willing to undertake modifications and support the application as required by DSE.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	22 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ravi Prabhu (03) 9637 9735 ravi.prabhu2dse.vic.gov.au

Tender 30 Online Recruitment System Bayside Health (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	Bayside Health is seeking tender submissions (RFT) from suitable providers for the provision of an online recruitment system. Interested organisations should be suitably qualified, be able to demonstrate a good track record in the provision of online recruitment systems and able to provide evidence of successful online recruitment systems to similar organisations.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Gillian Lee (03) 9076 2845 gillian.lee@alfred.org.au

Tender 31 Web Portal Flood Information for Communities and Educational Institutions Goulburn Broken Catchment Authority (Shepparton, VIC)
Description:	Consultants are invited to lodge a tender to the GB CMA to prepare a web based portal on Flood Information for Communities and Educational Institutions. The aim of the project is to create an educational tool for all communities, providing a comprehensive source of information about flooding, flood management and other natural hazards.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Guy Tierney (03) 5820 1100

Tender 32 Provision of ICT Project Management Services Department of Health (Perth, WA)
Description:	The Department of Health would like invited tenders for the provision of ICT Project Management Services.
Special Notes:	Invited tender only. No contact details available.
Due Date:	13 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 33 Provision of Web Based Wealth Management Calculators and Related Tools Government Employees Superannuation Board (Perth, WA)
Description:	GESB is in the process of upgrading its website (http://www.gesb.wa.gov.au/). An important sub-project of the upgrade is the development and acquisition and customisation of a range of superannuation and general financial calculators and tools. GESB is seeking to engage a specialist supplier of online calculators and tools to provide and customise the contracted suppliers existing products to meet GESBs requirements and to provide ongoing support and maintenance of the tools during the contract period.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	15 March 2007, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Owen Dyson (08) 9263 4379

Tender 34 Provision of Maintenance for Cisco Hardware and Software Department of Health (Perth, WA)
Description:	The Department of Health would like invited tenders for the provision of maintenance for Cisco hardware and software.
Special Notes:	Invited tender only. No contact details available.
Due Date:	20 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 35 Provision of Security Assurance Services Under the SPIRIT Framework Department of Corrective Services (Perth, WA)
Description:	Provision of Security Assurance Services under the SPIRIT framework for the Departments of the Attorney General and Corrective Services.
Special Notes:	Invited tender only. No contact details available.
Due Date:	23 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 36 Statewide Broadband Network Department of Treasury and Finance (Perth, WA)
Description:	The Department of Industry and Resources in association with the Department of Treasury and Finance is seeking Registrations of Interest from private sector providers for the StateWide Broadband Network (SBN). An initial response is requested by 11am Tuesday 27 March 2007, with final responses due by 11am Tuesday 29 May 2007. The SBN will be a high-speed, competitively priced integrated telecommunications service that supports the widespread delivery of fixed voice, data, video, mobile, internet, satellite and other converged and emerging services. The SBN is expected to provide a single comprehensive suite of services to all Western Australian Government agency offices and mobile staff. This project is part of the overall program for whole-of-government telecommunications procurement, which aims to bring additional value-for-money solutions to government and benefits to business and community.
Special Notes:	An industry briefing is scheduled for 10am Monday, 12 March 2007. Please see the tender document for further details regarding confirming attendance.
Due Date:	29 May 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mark Pitts-Hill (08) 9222 5541 mark.pitts-hill@dtf.wa.gov.au

Tender 37 Risk Management NZ Ministry of Fisheries (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry is seeking proposals for the establishment of a Corporate Risk Management Framework and supporting electronic model.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Malcolm McCathie malcolm.mccathie@fish.govt.nz

Tender 38 Supply of Software and Services to Implement an Operational Reporting Solution Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton, NZ)
Description:	The Waikato District Health Board would like to invite tenders for the Supply of Software and Services to Implement an Operational Reporting Solution.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Iona Carlyle carlylei@waikatodhb.govt.nz

Tender 39 Upgrade to the Council’s Water and Wastewater Telemetry System Far North District Council (Kaikohe, NZ)
Description:	Tenders are invited for the above contract. The works consist of the supply of detailed design, supply, installation and commissioning of the telemetry system upgrade for Council’s 8 water treatment plants, 17 wastewater treatment facilities and numerous pumping stations as set out in the tender documentation.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 May 2007, 11:00:00 AM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Simon Cartwright mail@bto-ltd.co.nz

Tender 40 Design, Deliver, Configure and Support a Storage Area Network to NMDHB Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (Nelson, NZ)
Description:	NMDHB invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced Solution Providers for the design, delivery, configuration and support of an appropriate Storage Area Network (SAN) and Backup Solution.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Terry Kemp terry.kemp@nmdhb.govt.nz

Tender 41 Budget Planning System Maritime New Zealand (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	Maritime New Zealand wishes for tenders for the provision of a system to provide budget planning and forecasting.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	09 March 2007, 4:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Karen Chapman Karen.Chapman@maritimenz.govt.nz

Tender 42 Web Design Services Kiwibank Limited (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	Kiwibank is seeking information from Web Design companies willing to partner with us for the redesign and ongoing visual appearance of our Internet presence. The information is required to help Kiwibank identify a short list of suitably qualified service providers able to meet Kiwibank’s requirements prior to any subsequent release of a Request For Proposal (RFP).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	14 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ineke Brockie ineke.brockie@kiwibank.co.nz

Tender 43 Transcription Service Management Product NZ Ministry of Justice (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	GSB Supplycorp on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (“the Ministry”) issues a Request for Information for a Transcription Service Management Product. This solution is essentially a job management and tracking product.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	14 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Robbie Garscadden robbie.garscadden@supplycorp.co.nz

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