8 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 8 March 2007, TenderBytes has 137 open tenders in its database with the addition of 52 new tenders this week.

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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 (52 New)

No.	Location Due Date	Organisation	Tender Title
01	ACT Canberra 16/03/2007	Australian Taxation Office	Technical Support Officer
02	ACT Canberra 26/03/2007	Department of Defence	PSP Support to Extend IPSSR Across the MATIS Program (VIC)
03	ACT Canberra 27/03/2007	Department of the Treasury	Provision of Internet Services for ACT Government
04	ACT Canberra 28/03/2007	Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority	Oracle Support Services Panel Tender
05	ACT Canberra 28/03/2007	Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources	Application Quality Assurance and System Testing Suite
06	ACT Canberra 28/03/2007	Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority	Provision of: Information & Library Services (Sydney)
07	ACT Canberra 30/03/2007	ComSuper	To Undertake the Provision of Computer Servers and Related It Equipment/Infrastructure
08	ACT Canberra 30/03/2007	Centrelink	Business Information Services (RFI) (Amended - New Date)
09	ACT Canberra 30/03/2007	Department of Employment and Workplace Relations	Request For Tender for Optical Character Recognition, Electronic Data Transfer, Exceptions Handling, and Other Services
10	ACT Canberra 2/04/2007	Administrative Appeals Tribunal	Supply and Installation of E-Court Hearing Room Facilities
11	ACT Canberra 2/04/2007	Therapeutic Goods Administration	The Supply of and On-going Support for a Corporate Travel Card and Expense/Card Management System
12	ACT Canberra 10/04/2007	Crimtrac	CrimTrac Budget Management & Reporting System
13	ACT Canberra 16/04/2007	Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs	Provision of Contract Services for a Senior Database Administrator
14	ACT Canberra 18/04/2007	Department of Health and Ageing	Biosecurity Surveillance System
15	NSW Bankstown 27/03/2007	Bankstown City Council	Expression of Interest for the Provision of Name and Address Integration
16	NSW Kempsey 20/03/2007	Kempsey Shire Council	Expression of Interest – Software Consultancy
17	NSW Scone 13/04/2007	Upper Hunter Shire Council	Mobile Radio Network
18	NSW Sydney 15/03/2007	Department of Commerce	Data Cabling in McKell Building - Levels 12, 15, 21, 22 and Misc.
19	NSW Sydney 10/04/2007	Leichhardt Municipal Council	Tender For Electronic Document Management System
20	NT Darwin 29/03/2007	Darwin City Council	Supply of an Electronic Tag Reading System and Information Tags for Weighbridge Access to Shoal Bay Landfill
21	QLD Brisbane 13/03/2007	Department of Justice and Attorney General	Provision of Contract Services for Information Architect
22	QLD Brisbane 26/03/2007	Queensland Health	Supply an Automated Anaesthetic Record Keeping System
23	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Parking Offence and Permit System (POPS)
24	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Adverse Drug Reaction System (ADR)
25	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Surgical Audit System (SAS)
26	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Nurse Applicant System (NAS)
27	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Central Pharmacy Ordering System (CPH)
28	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Stroke Database
29	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of Patient Information Management System (PIMS)
30	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Medical Records Chart Tracking System (MRCS)
31	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Gas Bottle Tracking (Gas TRAC)
32	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Birth Centre Recording System (BCR)
33	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Anaesthetic Clinical Epidural System (ACES)
34	QLD Brisbane 13/04/2007	Australian Institute for Commercialisation	Commercialisation of the Long Term Stay Patients (LSP) System
35	SA Adelaide 21/03/2007	Department of Treasury and Finance	Request for Proposal to Conduct a Review of the State's Existing e-Procurement Systems
36	TAS Hobart 5/04/2007	CSIRO (TAS)	ICT & CMAR Accommodation Redevelopment, Building 2, Level 1 Castray Esplanade Hobart
37	VIC Ballarat 22/03/2006	Rural Ambulance Victoria	Supply of Computer Server Equipment (Amended - New Date)
38	VIC Maffra 21/03/2007	Southern Rural Water	Tenders for Supply and Installation of Telemetry for Boisdale Pipeline Water Meters
39	VIC Melbourne 29/03/2007	Department of Justice	Provision of Gambling Help Line Services (Grant)
40	VIC Mitcham 28/03/2007	Yarra Valley Water	Supply, Implementation and Roll-out of an Electronic Document and Records Management System
41	WA Fremantle 21/03/2007	Challenger TAFE	Propose To Dispose of Quantity Two (2) PC Based Consoles
42	WA Perth 13/03/2007	Zoological Parks Authority (Perth Zoo)	Review of Perth Zoo's Customer Management Systems
43	WA Perth 13/03/2007	Department of Housing and Works	Provision of Information Technology Management and Advisory Services
44	WA Perth 22/03/2007	Department of Agriculture	Supply, Installation and Process Development of a Project Management System
45	WA Perth 27/03/2007	Department of the Premier and Cabinet	Maintenance, Support and After-hours Breakdown Service for a Digital Copier System
46	NZ Auckland 30/03/2007	Massey University	Telecommunications Network and Access Supply for Massey University
47	NZ Auckland 30/04/2007	Television New Zealand	Communication RFP
48	NZ Wellington 9/03/2007	Ministry for the Environment	Brief For the Production of a Set of Requirements for a New Financial Management Information System
49	NZ Wellington 16/03/2007	Land Transport New Zealand	Review the Information Systems Strategic Direction for the Motor Vehicle Register
50	NZ Wellington 26/03/2007	Department of Labour	Provision of Intranet Content Management System
51	NZ Wellington 28/03/2007	NZ Ministry of Health	HealthPAC PABX Upgrade
52	NZ Wellington 30/03/2007	Housing New Zealand Corporation	Housing Information Management System

POLICY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS

$162.5 MILLION FOR AUSTRALIAN BROADBAND GUARANTEE

Australians will now be able to access broadband services regardless of where they live thanks to the Australian Government's $162.5 million Australian Broadband Guarantee, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, announced today. The Australian Broadband Guarantee will fill in any remaining broadband blackspots across Australia and will build on the success of the Government's $878 million Broadband Connect program and the $50 million Metro Broadband Connect program.

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CSIRO AND CHINESE RESEARCH CORPORATION PARTNER TO COMMERCIALISE WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

The CSIRO ICT Centre has signed a landmark contract to commercialise its advanced technologies in China. “With its booming economy and large consumer base, China is fast becoming a significant early adopter of new technologies,” said Dr Y Jay Guo, Director of the CSIRO Wireless Technologies Laboratory when announcing the deal.

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MACFARLANE - PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP BUSINESS INNOVATE

Australian Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, Ian Macfarlane, today launched a $4 million pilot program to improve small and medium businesses' access to innovation. The Intermediary Access Program will reduce the cost of SMEs engaging in innovative activity by helping firms to adapt knowledge and technology and collaborate with industry partners.

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AIIA - ICT INDUSTRY HELPING TO CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA

On the eve of Clean Up Australia Day, the peak body for the nation’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry is leading the charge for a cleaner, greener environment. “The high-tech industries have the potential to be a major part of the solution to environmental challenges,” says Sheryle Moon, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).

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ACS - LEADERSHIP GROUP TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN ICT SKILLS AND WORK

Young people are showing an increased interest in applying for 2007 ICT courses in universities and vocational education and training institutions, noted the Industry Leadership Group (ILG) at their second meeting recently.

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FULL TENDER INFORMATION

Tender 01 Technical Support Officer Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located in the Web Maintenance and Projects area within the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are seeking to engage a Technical Support Officer (note, the ATO may engage a second person to fulfil this role but only for a period of 6 months with a possible extension).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 March 2007, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Anthony Marchese (02) 6216 4351 ITcontractors@ato.gov.au

Tender 02 PSP Support to Extend IPSSR Across the MATIS Program (VIC) Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	A Request For Tender For The Provision of Support To Extend The Improved Project Scheduling And Status Reporting Tools And Techniques Within The Materiel Information Systems Branch.
Special Notes:	To Request RFT Documentation (Email Requests Preferred). vbm.tenderroom@defence.gov.au (03) 9282 5601/3827/4535
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	All Enquiries (03) 9256 3698

Tender 03 Provision of Internet Services for ACT Government Department of the Treasury (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Provision of Internet access services consisting of two diversified points of presence to InTACT in a fail-over configuration.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	27 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mr Guy Bennett (02) 6207 6450

Tender 04 Oracle Support Services Panel Tender Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	APRA operates Oracle Financials version 11.5.10.2 for 15 concurrent users. System management is undertaken in Canberra and accordingly all development and support work must be undertaken from the Canberra Office; however there may be occasions where some work may be needed from the Sydney Office. The modules in Operation include: Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Fixed Assets; Purchasing; Cash Management (limited); General Ledger.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 March 2007, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Sean McNulty (02) 9210 3600 procurement@apra.gov.au

Tender 05 Application Quality Assurance and System Testing Suite Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department intends to procure "off-the-shelf" software that will meet the requirements of the Application Quality and System Testing suite. The software will also need to be configured for the Departments system needs. Training of departmental staff will also be required.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	RFT Project Officer AQASTS.rft@industry.gov.au

Tender 06 Provision of: Information & Library Services (Sydney) Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	In 2005, APRA engaged Vista Information Services and Solutions to scope and provide recommendations on an Information & Library Service (ILS) that would meet its current information needs. After a period of investigation and with the adoption of the proposed recommendations APRA entered into a contract with Vista Information Services and Solutions to supply services to further develop the ILS. The ILS is now an established service within APRA, although it is still in its infancy. With the recent purchase of library management software (Liberty3), the ILS is now in a position to increase the scope of its operations and provide further services to APRA staff. Accordingly, APRA is issuing this REOI and expects to issue an RFT for the provision of an in-house outsourced Information and Library Service.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Sean McNulty (02) 9210 3600 procurement@apra.gov.au

Tender 07 To Undertake the Provision of Computer Servers and Related It Equipment/Infrastructure ComSuper (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Commonwealth Superannuation Administration ("ComSuper") extends this Request for Tender (“RFT”) for the provision, in accordance with a non-exclusive panel / standing offer arrangement, for a range of products (Products) and services (Services) in two or more of the following ICT Infrastructure environment categories: a. Intel and/or AMD Compatible Servers; b. Mid-Range Servers, c. SAN Infrastructure, d. Associated and related ICT products and services; and e. Extended maintenance and support options for either or both of ComSuper's existing or future infrastructure.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contract and Procurement Team ITServerEquipmentRFT@comsuper.gov.au

Tender 08 Business Information Services (RFI) (Amended - New Date) Centrelink (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Centrelink is issuing this Request for Information to obtain information from providers of business information services to assist Centrelink in its decision making processes and is not seeking specific proposals at this time. The services required might include but not limited to access to on-line searching facilities for a range of data, e.g. title searches, ASIC searches, and various financial viability checks.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jan Prosenik (02) 6208 3102 jan.prosenik@centrelink.gov.au

Tender 09 Request For Tender for Optical Character Recognition, Electronic Data Transfer, Exceptions Handling, and Other Services Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Office of the Employment Advocate is inviting suitably qualified organisations to tender for the provision of the following services: - scanning of paper-based lodgements. - Optical Character Recognition (OCR) of various types of documents and data entry. - Electronic data transfer requirements from both the OEA to outsourced provider and from the provider to OEA. - Exceptions handling (A mixture of forms and or documentation that is received and not processed in the standard way as identified by the business rules). - Bulk sort, printing and posting of outgoing correspondence. - printing of workplace agreement lodgement forms. - Storage of hard copy documents and electronic images off site.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ilona Just (02) 9297 9621 tender200707@oea.gov.au

Tender 10 Supply and Installation of E-Court Hearing Room Facilities Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The AAT requires the services of suitably experienced firms to supply and install E-Court facilities in one hearing room in Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra and two hearing rooms in Sydney and Melbourne. These facilities are expected to integrate Court recording, audio and video conferencing seamlessly into Court operations.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	02 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mr David Kearns (07) 3361 3068 vc@aat.gov.au

Tender 11 The Supply of and On-going Support for a Corporate Travel Card and Expense/Card Management System Therapeutic Goods Administration (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	This is for a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) for the supply of and on-going support for a Corporate Travel Card and Expense/Card Management system for the TGA and the proposed Australian and New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority (ANZTPA - a joint Australian and New Zealand Government authority).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	02 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ron Bryson (02) 6232 8138 ron.bryson@health.gov.au

Tender 12 CrimTrac Budget Management & Reporting System Crimtrac (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	CrimTrac was established on 1 July 2000 with an initial focus on supplying four key national information systems for law enforcement in Australia. Since its establishment more programs have evolved, with CrimTrac's budget growing and forecast to grow. A multi-functional BMRS is required to meet increased budgetary and reporting complexity and requirements. CrimTrac’s current budget cycle consists of: a) A budget prepared prior to the commencement of the financial year incorporating the coming year and three out-years, submitted to the CrimTrac Board of Management (Board) for approval at their May/June meeting. This budget is then used for Government Additional Estimates reporting, and b) A mid-year review of the current years budget and preparation of the Government budget for the next year and three out-years, submitted to the Board for approval at their November/December meeting. These budgets are currently prepared in Excel with Management involvement.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Edward Corbitt (02) 6245 7794 ed.corbit@crimtrac.gov.au

Tender 13 Provision of Contract Services for a Senior Database Administrator Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Australian Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FACSIA) invites suitably qualified organisations to tender for the provision of Contract Services for a Senior Database Administrator. Undertake duties of senior database administrator including regular and ad hoc maintenance; problem analysis and resolution; and performance monitoring/optimisation.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	David Conyers (02) 6209 7481 david.conyers@facsia.gov.au

Tender 14 Biosecurity Surveillance System Department of Health and Ageing (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The BSS Program aims to leverage e-technologies for support of surveillance, management and reporting of disease incidence and outbreaks in the Australian community. The project is being undertaken by the Surveillance Branch of the Office of Health Protection.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	18 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Paul Sayers (02) 6289 8439 paul.sayers@health.gov.au

Tender 15 Expression of Interest for the Provision of Name and Address Integration Bankstown City Council (Bankstown, NSW)
Description:	Council is seeking Expression of Interest from suitably qualified contractors for the provision name and address integration. Information is currently held in at least the six (6) key corporate applications and a number of minor databases. The project is aimed to capture and integrate all current Council customer data to prevent duplication and inaccuracies, to reduce operation costs in postage and service provision, cleansing of existing data, Caller ID, face to face and e- payment.
Special Notes:	Expression of Interest document may be collected from Council's Customer Service Centre, Upper Ground Floor, Bankstown Civic Tower, 66-72 Rickard Road, Bankstown, between 8.30 am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The document is also available in PDF format by emailing tenderbox@bankstown.nsw.gov.au.
Due Date:	27 March 2007, 2:30:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Cathy Dizon (02) 9707 9502

Tender 16 Expression of Interest – Software Consultancy Kempsey Shire Council (Kempsey, NSW)
Description:	Kempsey Shire Council requires the services of a software consultant to assist in the management and enhancement of Council’s corporate software package. Applicants must demonstrate a knowledge of the local government software package CivicView, and the ability to develop application software in Caché. This will include Caché Basic and Caché SQL. It is also desirable that the successful applicant has had experience in the MapInfo suite of software and the MapBasic program language. A sound knowledge of the requirements of a multi purpose local government authority is highly desirable.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 March 2007, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Bruce Snape (02) 6566 3322

Tender 17 Mobile Radio Network Upper Hunter Shire Council (Scone, NSW)
Description:	Tenders are sought from appropriately qualified contractors for the supply of Mobile Radio Network in accordance with the specification contained within Council's tender documents.
Special Notes:	Tender documents are available from Council's Technical Support Services Division, phone (02) 6540 1115 during the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm, or email mnelson@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Coleen Pinkerton (02) 6540 1109

Tender 18 Data Cabling in McKell Building - Levels 12, 15, 21, 22 and Misc. Department of Commerce (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	Cat.6 data cabling in McKell includes the re-arrangement of Communications Racks and supply of misc. patch cables. Substantially after-hours work. Access to this RFT is restricted to invited firms only. The invited firms are: • Fairview Electrical Services • Startech Communications • PAB Communications • Elecdata • Stowe Australia Tender responses from the above Companies ONLY will be accepted.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	15 March 2007, 9:30:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Richard Bloor 0411 128 509 richard.bloor@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 19 Tender For Electronic Document Management System Leichhardt Municipal Council (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	Tenders are invited for the provision, implementation and ongoing support of an Electronic Document Management System and associated Customer Request Management System for Leichhardt Council.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 April 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Sharon Judd 0416 066 543 sharonj@votar.com.au

Tender 20 Supply of an Electronic Tag Reading System and Information Tags for Weighbridge Access to Shoal Bay Landfill Darwin City Council (Darwin, NT)
Description:	To improve the Weighbridge efficiencies Council invites tenders for the following services: - Provision and installation of an electronic tag reading systems; and - 26,000 electronic boom gate access i-tags (e-tags) or buttons; and - Annual software support. Tenderers proposed electronic tag reading system software must be compatible with the existing system (Mandalay Technologies “BetterWeighTM” (version 2)).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	29 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contracts and Procurement Manager (08) 8930 0630 dcc@darwin.nt.gov.au

Tender 21 Provision of Contract Services for Information Architect Department of Justice and Attorney General (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Department of Justice and Attorney General would like to invite tenders for the provision of Contracting Services for an Information Architect.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 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 22 Supply an Automated Anaesthetic Record Keeping System Queensland Health (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The primary objective of this project is to provide an Automated Anaesthetic Record Keeping (AARK) packaged solution which supports improved clinical decision making, effectiveness and patient outcomes in the peri-operative setting.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Neryse Pugh (07) 3636 4733 neryse_pugh@health.qld.gov.au

Tender 23 Commercialisation of the Parking Offence and Permit System (POPS) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The parking offence and permit system was developed to electronically collect and store information about the issuance of parking permits to hospital staff and about those vehicles illegally parked on the hospital campus. This application is able to generate standard reports giving the details of a particular vehicle, its permits and drivers; a summary listing of all permit holders, and the number permits issued for a zone. The parking offence component holds vehicle details such as registration number, colour make, model and type, the parking ticket details, the fine imposed and the ticket history.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 24 Commercialisation of the Adverse Drug Reaction System (ADR) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Adverse Drug Reaction System is a pharmacy related application used to collect the reporting details of adverse drug reaction incidents and in turn, generate summary reports of those incidents. This application assists in the maintenance of patient safety by monitoring patient adverse drug reactions. This application would be of benefit as a supplementary system to any pharmacy or discharge software products which encompass the dispensing of drugs to hospital patients.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 25 Commercialisation of the Surgical Audit System (SAS) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Surgical Audit System was developed by a group of Medical Registrars, based at the Royal Children’s Hospital, to fulfil a client need of being able to measure the quality of patient care outcomes and having their work audited and accredited by their peers and a professional medical body. The purpose of the Surgical Audit System is to fulfil the accreditation and compliance reporting purposes to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Board of Paediatric Surgery logbook standards, and to provide a means of reporting surgical activity and their outcomes for the Hospital and Health Service District. This application assists in the safety in surgery. There is a public need to measure the quality of patient care outcomes and having surgeons audit their work while continuing to be accredited by their peers and a professional medical body.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 26 Commercialisation of the Nurse Applicant System (NAS) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Nurse Applicant System (NAS) is used in the tracking of nurse job application details supplied to a nurse administration hospital department. The system has the potential to be expanded into a wider area of usage such as a state-wide nurse job application database. This application would be of opportunity to recruitment administrators for managing new applicants.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 27 Commercialisation of the Central Pharmacy Ordering System (CPH) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	This application generates pharmacy orders as required for the Queensland Health Central Pharmacy Unit. The system can either generate a data file suitable for emailing to Central Pharmacy or a paper based order that can be faxed to Central Pharmacy to be keyed input. The paper based report displays the catalogue number and description, the number ordered and price for each item. An initial assessment shows that this application has potential to be a component or adjunct to ordering supplies through an electronic catalogue.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 28 Commercialisation of the Stroke Database Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Stroke Database is used within a Hospital Stoke Unit to collect patient demographic data, admission details, stroke clinical details and generate reports. The database also stores the basic information about doctors involved in patient’s medical care.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 29 Commercialisation of Patient Information Management System (PIMS) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Patient Information Management System was developed for a hospital based Orthotics and Prosthetics Department to record and maintain patient demographic data, referral details, clinical details and the technical requirements for the creation of prosthetic devices. This system is a comprehensive application that captures the technical requirements and patient care for the replacement of orthotics and prosthetics.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 30 Commercialisation of the Medical Records Chart Tracking System (MRCS) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The system is used within the hospital’s Medical Records Department as a tool to receive medical chart requests, produce request reports, print and save requests. The Medical Records Tracking System allows the electronic logging and queuing of patient records through the main hospital patient management system (i.e. HBCIS). The required information for these records is printed out on labels detailing the areas requiring the patient records. The MRCRS is a scalable system controlling the process of Medical Chart Requests which assists Medical Records staff deliver requested charts.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 31 Commercialisation of the Gas Bottle Tracking (Gas TRAC) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Gas TRAC was developed to track and manage the movement of and the storage of gas cylinders within the hospital campus. The primary users of Gas TRAC work in a hospital gas supply distribution area but with modification could be applicable in other industries such as hospitality.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 32 Commercialisation of the Birth Centre Recording System (BCR) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Birth Centre Recording System is used in the gathering of and the maintenance of relevant patient and hospital related data with the aim of promoting quality outcomes in obstetric care within the hospital. The Birth Centre Recording System would be of benefit to midwives and doctors working in obstetric care for the recording of births and generating statistical data.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 33 Commercialisation of the Anaesthetic Clinical Epidural System (ACES) Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	ACES assists in the data storage and reporting of information regarding epidural insertions carried out by the Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Unit. The system provides the following functions: the entering of insertion procedure details; the production of predefined and ad hoc reports and the searching of data based on procedure information.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 34 Commercialisation of the Long Term Stay Patients (LSP) System Australian Institute for Commercialisation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	The Long Term Stay Patients (LSP) system assists in managing the process surrounding the production of the Acute Care Certificates required for patients exceeding 35 days length of stay in the hospital. This function is a requirement of Section 3B of the Health Insurance Act 1973. This system is an important business process for tracking these patients for billing purposes.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Devereaux (07) 3853 5225 lisa.devereaux@ausicom.com

Tender 35 Request for Proposal to Conduct a Review of the State's Existing e-Procurement Systems Department of Treasury and Finance (Adelaide, SA)
Description:	The Shared Services Reform Office is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified organisation or individual to undertake a functional and technical review and comparison of the State's two existing e-Procurement systems.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mark Carey (08) 8226 3564 carey.mark@saugov.sa.gov.au

Tender 36 ICT & CMAR Accommodation Redevelopment, Building 2, Level 1 Castray Esplanade Hobart CSIRO (TAS) (Hobart, TAS)
Description:	The work includes but is not limited to the following: - Demolition of the existing fit out, including existing partitions, ceiling and floor finishes. IT equipment, phones and loose furniture will be removed before possession of site. - Demolition of and making safe of existing services as documented. - Construction of new fit out including new partitions, ceiling and floor finishes as documented. - Installation of new and modification of existing services as documented.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	05 April 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Russell Hicks (03) 9545 8072 russell.hicks@csiro.au

Tender 37 Supply of Computer Server Equipment (Amended - New Date) Rural Ambulance Victoria (Ballarat, VIC)
Description:	Tender for the Supply of Computer Server Equipment to Rural Ambulance Victoria.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	22 March 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Erik Durow (03) 5338 5000 rav@rav.vic.gov.au

Tender 38 Tenders for Supply and Installation of Telemetry for Boisdale Pipeline Water Meters Southern Rural Water (Maffra, VIC)
Description:	Tenders for supply and installation of: SRW 107060 - 200 and 250 mm electromagnetic water meters for Boisdale pipeline. SRW 107062 - Telemetry for Boisdale pipeline water meters
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Michael Dowe (03) 5139 3124

Tender 39 Provision of Gambling Help Line Services (Grant) Department of Justice (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	Suitably qualified and experienced non-government, not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for a grant to provide Gambler's Help telephone and web-based problem gambling services for the period July 2007 to June 2011. The service will be a central and integrated component in the provision of enhanced Gambler's Help problem gambling services in Victoria into the future.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	29 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Trevor Hunt (03) 8684 1947 trevor.hunt@justice.vic.gov.au

Tender 40 Supply, Implementation and Roll-out of an Electronic Document and Records Management System Yarra Valley Water (Mitcham, VIC)
Description:	Supply, Implementation and Roll-out of an Electronic Document and Records Management System for Yarra Valley Water. Tender submissions are invited from suitably qualified and experienced IT solution providers for the supply, implementation and roll-out of an Electronic Document and Records Management System for Yarra Valley Water
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 March 2007, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Janet Wade (03) 9872 1391

Tender 41 Propose To Dispose of Quantity Two (2) PC Based Consoles Challenger TAFE (Fremantle, WA)
Description:	Propose to dispose of Quantity two (2) PC Based Consoles. Viewing of the item is recommended prior to submitting a bid and by appointment only.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Gaik Teoh (08) 9239 8201

Tender 42 Review of Perth Zoo's Customer Management Systems Zoological Parks Authority (Perth Zoo) (Perth, WA)
Description:	Review of current services and development of Technical Specifications for Perth Zoo's Customer Management Systems.
Special Notes:	Invited tender only. No contact details available.
Due Date:	13 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 43 Provision of Information Technology Management and Advisory Services Department of Housing and Works (Perth, WA)
Description:	Department of Housing and Works would like to invite tenders for the provision of Information Technology Management and Advisory Services.
Special Notes:	Invited tender only. No contact details available.
Due Date:	13 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 44 Supply, Installation and Process Development of a Project Management System Department of Agriculture (Perth, WA)
Description:	The Department would like to invite tenders for the supply, installation and process development of a Project Management System plus ongoing support and maintenance services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	22 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 45 Maintenance, Support and After-hours Breakdown Service for a Digital Copier System Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Perth, WA)
Description:	Provision of Maintenance, support and after-hours breakdown service for a digital copier system.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	27 March 2007, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Greg Warland (08) 9222 9565 greg.war.and@dpc.wa.gov.au

Tender 46 Telecommunications Network and Access Supply for Massey University Massey University (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	Massey University is seeking proposals for the provision of network services and access. Outlined in the Request for Proposal is information about the services required. The tender process is part of a review of strategic use of telecommunications and in particular its costs.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 3:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer telecommsrfp@massey.ac.nz

Tender 47 Communication RFP Television New Zealand (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	Supply of the TVNZ Wide Area Network, the TVNZ Telephony Network, the TVNZ Network Communications Network and the Contribution Linking Network.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 April 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Bill McDonald bill.mcdonald@tvnz.co.nz

Tender 48 Brief For the Production of a Set of Requirements for a New Financial Management Information System Ministry for the Environment (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	We want to produce a set of requirements that can be used for a competitive process to find a suitable replacement for our existing financial management information system (FMIS). As part of this process we are looking to improve our existing processes and to identify new ways of working that will generate significant benefit for the organisation. We are looking for someone who has implemented an FMIS in a 400 person NZ government organisation where electronic workflow and automated processes have been maximised whilst still meeting the basic requirements of any financial management system.
Special Notes:	**This was only released today.
Due Date:	09 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Rochelle Davis rochelle.davis@mfe.govt.nz

Tender 49 Review the Information Systems Strategic Direction for the Motor Vehicle Register Land Transport New Zealand (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	This RFP is to review the information systems strategic direction for the Land Transport NZ Motor Vehicle Register and Driver Licensing Register.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 March 2007, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lauren Irvine lauren.irvine@landtransport.govt.nz

Tender 50 Provision of Intranet Content Management System Department of Labour (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	This expression of interest from the Department of Labour is for the provision of an Intranet Content Management System.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Debbie Unuia debbie.unuia@dol.govt.nz

Tender 51 HealthPAC PABX Upgrade NZ Ministry of Health (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry is seeking proposals for upgrading PABX infrastructure at the Dunedin, Wanganui and Wellington (OneSource) locations to support HealthPAC’s business requirements. HealthPAC has approximately 200 staff located across these 3 sites involved in providing telephone based advice directly to the public and to the sector. The Ministry wishes to implement call recording at these sites in order to provide a record of the advice that was given over the phone.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 March 2007, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Simon Hopkins simon_hopkins@moh.govt.nz

Tender 52 Housing Information Management System Housing New Zealand Corporation (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	Housing New Zealand Corporation (the Corporation) has a requirement to improve the flow and integrity of data from the field within its Housing Innovation Group. At this stage the Corporation has no fixed views on the best approach to addressing the issues, but believes that a package or packages may best address our requirements. The Corporation therefore seeks information regarding the products, services and capabilities of specialist vendors who can address these requirements with proven application packages. The majority of the Housing Innovation Group’s programmes are by and large “financial products”, relating to lending with individuals or community based organisations.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 March 2007, 12:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Tony Wood Tony.Wood@HNZC.co.nz

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