12 October 2006

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Weekly Opportunities in the Australian IT Industry

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NEW TENDERS (52 New)

No.	Location Due Date	Organisation	Tender Title
01	ACT Canberra 16/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Performance Tuning Specialists and Test Analysts
02	ACT Canberra 23/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Corporate Systems Assurance
03	ACT Canberra 23/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	System Designer/Developer
04	ACT Canberra 24/10/2006	Department of Education, Science and Training	Questacon Smart Moves Website Redevelopment
05	ACT Canberra 30/10/2006	Department of Parliamentary Services	Provision of Parliamentary Web Site Usage Monitoring and Evaluation Products and Services
06	ACT Canberra 31/10/2006	Australian Customs Service	Electronic Control System
07	ACT Canberra 1/11/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Provision of a Recruitment, Promotion and Mobility Technology Solution
08	ACT Canberra 1/11/2006	Department of Defence	Circuit Breaker
09	ACT Canberra 2/11/2006	Australian Communications and Media Authority	Development and Operation of a National Do Not Call Register
10	ACT Canberra 3/11/2006	Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources	Business Analysis Modelling Tool
11	ACT Canberra 6/11/2006	Australian Crime Commission	Change Management Services
12	ACT Canberra 6/11/2006	Department of Defence	Provision of Communication Services
13	ACT Canberra 8/11/2006	Australian Crime Commission	Enterprise Resource Planning Solution
14	ACT Canberra 9/11/2006	Department of Finance and Administration	Free and Open Source Software Survey of Australian Government Agencies
15	ACT Canberra 10/11/2006	Australian Federal Police	Supply of Data Multiplex/de-Multiplex Systems
16	ACT Canberra 20/12/2006	IP Australia	Provision of Mobile Phone, 3G Data and Blackberry Services and Handset Procurement
17	ACT Canberra 20/12/2006	IP Australia	Telecommunication Services (Fixed Lines)
18	NSW Blacktown 11/10/2006	Integral Energy	IT Perimeter Security Solution
19	NSW Blacktown 25/10/2006	Integral Energy	Risk Based Compliance Software Solution
20	NSW Sydney 24/10/2006	Department of Commerce	Government Telecommunications Agreement (GTA), Category 3 & 4
21	NSW Sydney 1/11/2006	Department of Commerce	Provision of Personal Computers, Notebooks and Servers
22	NSW Sydney 6/11/2006	NSW Health	Marketing, Sales & Support Services of the ASNSW Electronic Booking System
23	NT Darwin 8/11/2006	Department of Health and Community Services	Supply Delivery and Installation of Ophthalmology Clinical Record System
24	QLD Brisbane 23/10/2006	Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation	Privacy and Information Management Diagnostic
25	QLD Brisbane 26/10/2006	Queensland Rail	Service and Maintenance of QR Citytrain CCTV/Security System
26	QLD Brisbane 30/10/2006	QLD Police Service	Purchase of Mobile Data Encryption Software and Support and Maintenance
27	QLD Gold Coast 31/10/2006	Gold Coast City Council	Supply and Implementation of a Portfolio and Project Information System Solution
28	QLD Townsville 20/10/2006	Citiwater	Translator Period Maintenance
29	SA Unknown 2/11/2006	G6 Purchasing Group	Leasing Finance for Information Technology (IT) Equipment
30	TAS Hobart 24/10/2006	Hobart City Council	Provision of a Digital Signage System
31	VIC Ballarat 26/10/2006	Rural Ambulance Victoria	Supply of Computer Server Equipment
32	VIC Brimbank 23/10/2006	Brimbank City Council	Supply and Delivery of Enforcement Equipment Hardware and Software
33	VIC Dallas 31/10/2006	Hume City Council	Upgrade of Core Network - New Offices
34	VIC Melbourne 19/10/2006	Australian Grand Prix Corporation	On Site Retail Operations
35	VIC Melbourne 19/10/2006	Department of Education and Training	Provision of Fleet Management System
36	VIC Melbourne 20/10/2006	Catholic Education Commision	WAN Accelerator Technology
37	VIC Melbourne 8/11/2006	Department of Infrastructure	Provision of Theatrical Systems and Technical Equipment
38	VIC Melbourne 13/11/2006	The Victorian Energy Networks Corporation	Electricity Metering Database
39	VIC Melbourne 16/12/2006	The Victorian Energy Networks Corporation	Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Corporate IT Services
40	WA Perth 31/10/2006	Department of Industry and Resources	Provision of Technical and Functional Support for Microsoft Reporting Services under the Spirit Framework
41	WA Wanneroo 7/11/2006	City of Wanneroo	Two-Way Radio System
42	NZ Auckland 27/10/2006	Auckland District Health Board	ECHO PACS - Digital Report and Storage System
43	NZ Nelson 3/11/2006	Nelson Marlborough District Health Board	Document Management Business Case
44	NZ Wellington 17/10/2006	New Zealand Defence Force	Project Management for the NZDF Information Management and Exploitation (IMXC) Programme – Phase One
45	NZ Wellington 19/10/2006	NZ State Services Commission	Token-Based, Moderate Strength Logon Service
46	NZ Wellington 20/10/2006	Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry	Services for Deployment of Desktops
47	NZ Wellington 20/10/2006	NZ State Services Commission	Government Shared Network Independent Readiness Audit
48	NZ Wellington 20/10/2006	NZ State Services Commission	Identity Verification Service - Prototype - Technical Architecture
49	NZ Wellington 20/10/2006	Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry	Freight Services for Deployment of Desktops
50	NZ Wellington 27/10/2006	NZ Ministry of Justice	Provision of Evidence Transcription Services for Environment Court Hearings
51	NZ Wellington 3/11/2006	New Zealand Defence Force	Storage Area Network (SAN)
52	NZ Wellington 3/11/2006	NZ State Services Commission	Requirements for Logon Service Suppliers of Moderate and High Strength Logons

TASMANIAN MARKET ACCESS AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Tasmanian ICT companies and organisations are now invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the second round of the Intelligent Island Market Access and Partnership Program (MAPP).

MAPP is a competitive, merit-based grant program intended to accelerate the growth of small to medium sized Tasmanian ICT companies. MAPP will provide up to $18 million over four funding rounds; two in 2006 and two in 2007. Expressions of Interest for the second round of MAPP funding must be submitted by 5.00pm on Wednesday 25 October 2006

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POLICY NEWS

GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE ADDITIONAL MEDIA DIVERSITY SAFEGUARDS - 10 OCTOBER 2006

The Government will amend the media reform package to introduce additional safeguards to protect local content and diversity, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, announced today. Following consideration of the Senate Committee report on the legislation currently before the Senate, the Government will move amendments to strengthen the package in further recognition of media’s status as a sensitive industry sector.

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NAIRN PROMOTES GEOSPATIAL INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

The Special Minister of State, The Hon Gary Nairn MP has backed cutting edge initiatives from Australian firms involved in the geospatial arena. Mr Nairn toured Geomatic Technologies in Melbourne today, emphasising the importance of geospatial technologies in delivering connected government to all Australians. “Geomatic Technologies is punching above its weight in the geospatial industry and sets benchmarks other organisations should seek to emulate”, Mr Nairn said.

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TIME TO CLICK ON TO THE BENEFITS OF IT

Do you want to employ a second salesman, who is prepared to work 24/7 and travel globally at a fraction of the cost? Or what about hiring a market researcher who can keep track of new business developments? Or how about a secretary who can save hours of your time by turning reams of paperwork into quick, simple on-line transactions? Well thanks to a new Australian Government initiative, small business owners will soon be able to do all this and more. The Government will soon be funding IT skills development for small businesses around the country to ensure they can get the most from the booming Internet and electronic business environment.

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AUSSIE INNOVATION SHINES IN LATEST COMET ROUND

A fuel-saving device for semi-trailers; an off-road motorised skateboard; and a biological peeling technique for lychees are among the latest projects awarded Commercialising Emerging Technologies (COMET) funding by the Australian Government. Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane today announced the projects were among 24 nationally which received $1,490,400 in the latest COMET round.

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ACS & CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL COLLABORATE ON PROFESSIONALISM

The Australian Computer Society (ACS), the recognised professional association for those working in ICT, today announced collaboration with the CIO Executive Council to encourage the development of tertiary education courses that address pressing industry issues such as professionalism and which could potentially lead to ACS accredited courses designed for CIOs. The CIO Executive Council first launched in the United States in April 2004 and in Australia in July 2005, with over 80 of the top CIOs within the Asia Pacific region. It gives CIOs a united voice on technology matters and enables them to act as trusted, unbiased resources to one another while strengthening their businesses and collectively advancing the CIO profession.

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FULL TENDER INFORMATION

Tender 01 Performance Tuning Specialists and Test Analysts Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Application Performance Testing and Tuning team within the Information and Communication Technology Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking for Performance Tuning Specialists and Performance Test Analysts .
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Kerry James (02) 6216 4614 kerry.james@ato.gov.au

Tender 02 Corporate Systems Assurance Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The successful applicant will be working in the Corporate Systems Assurance Team in the Employment Policy and Services Branch of the Australian Taxation Office. We are seeking a SAP consultant to provide operational support for its live SAP 46c HR-PS system, with specific duties supporting the payroll, leave, time management and related financial modules.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Danielle Toner (02) 6216 4792 Danielle.Toner@ato.gov.au

Tender 03 System Designer/Developer Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The ICT Business Line has a requirement for a Telon System Designer/Developer who has strong analysis and design skills. The successful applicant will work in the Shortfall Interest Charge (SIC) project within the Core Systems Branch, ICT Business Line, currently located in Civic, Canberra City. The SIC project team is responsible for developing and implementing changes to the ATO core systems and tools to deliver the third implementation phase of recommendations detailed in a report released by Treasury titled Review of Aspects of Income Tax Self Assessment. The majority of systems supported are large mainframe applications.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Danielle Toner (02) 6216 4792 Danielle.Toner@ato.gov.au

Tender 04 Questacon Smart Moves Website Redevelopment Department of Education, Science and Training (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Questacon Smart Moves wishes to engage a suitable contactor to redevelop the design of its website (http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au). The website caters for a primarily youth audience with a wide variety of experience and knowledge of website technology. The current website was designed and launched in 2001. This project seeks to: - refresh the website's design and identity; - rebuild the website's structure, usability and accessibility; - take advantage of improvements in web technology over the past five years to improve updating, maintenance and delivery of the website.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Matthew Riches at contracts@questacon.edu.au with the following details: - Tender number and title; Name of organisation; Postal address of the organisation; Contact person within the organisation; Telephone and fax number of the organisation; and E-mail address.
Due Date:	24 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Matthew Riches contracts@questacon.edu.au

Tender 05 Provision of Parliamentary Web Site Usage Monitoring and Evaluation Products and Services Department of Parliamentary Services (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking to improve its understanding of usage of its various web services, including volumes and patterns of user behaviour, and invites responses from tenderers with suitable products and/or services. The Australian Parliament maintains an internet site which is jointly managed by the three parliamentary departments. In addition, DPS delivers a number of information services to its customers within Parliament House and the electorate offices across Australia using parliamentary intranets as a service delivery platform.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	30 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Janine Pollock (02) 6277 5471 dpstenders@aph.gov.au

Tender 06 Electronic Control System Australian Customs Service (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Customs is seeking the services of a Provider to supply, install and test an electronic control system for the fleet of 8 Australian Customs Vessels (ACVs) Ride Control System (RCS) that will provide improved reliability and safety by reducing system failures.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Nick Herridge (02) 6275 8028 nick.herridge@customs.gov.au

Tender 07 Provision of a Recruitment, Promotion and Mobility Technology Solution Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Tax Office requires a Technology Solution for its Recruitment, Promotion and Mobility processes that will: introduce an enterprise wide approach and build corporate recruitment capability; gain an accurate perspective on key indicators, including cost per hire and time to fill; achieve industry benchmarks in recruitment; improve candidate care and stakeholder engagement; improve reporting capability; minimise administrative workload and potential for errors; automate and standardise selection documentation; and create a positive and professional image with candidates.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ray Campbell (02) 6216 4359 ray.campbell@ato.gov.au

Tender 08 Circuit Breaker Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Circuit Breaker.
Special Notes:	Contact Defence on (03) 9282 6430 to receive a copy of the documentation.
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer (03) 9282 6430 vbm.tenderroom@defence.gov.au

Tender 09 Development and Operation of a National Do Not Call Register Australian Communications and Media Authority (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a request for tender for the development and operation of a national Do Not Call Register. ACMA is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced organisations, or consortiums, to both develop and manage the register.
Special Notes:	Briefing session: ACMA will hold an industry briefing on the tender at its Melbourne office at Level 44, 360 Elizabeth Street, at 2.00pm on 13 October.
Due Date:	02 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Grant Symons (03) 9963 6866

Tender 10 Business Analysis Modelling Tool Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	It is intended to purchase "Off-the-Shelf" software, and any configuration and training services required to rapidly utilise such software to assist in the construction, development and sharing of business analysis and process modelling.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer BAMT.rft@industry.gov.au

Tender 11 Change Management Services Australian Crime Commission (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The ACC seeks responses from organisations for the provision of Change Management Services to support a range of projects aimed at upgrading the Commission's analytical, information and business management capability. Previous experience delivering Services of this type in the law enforcement environment is desirable.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	06 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Kate O'Connor (02) 6243 6664 purchasing@crimecommission.gov.au

Tender 12 Provision of Communication Services Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Provision of Communication Services including public relations and marketing campaigns, creative writing and editing, graphic design and website production under a standard offer panel.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	06 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Director Industry Relations (02) 6266 0247

Tender 13 Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Australian Crime Commission (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The ACC is seeking an ERP solution spanning HR, Finance and Works Management capabilities to support the ACC in delivering and managing its Outcomes and Outputs and Legislative and Policy Obligations. The solution will enable the provision of greater support to stakeholders to manage both financial and human resources within the agency.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Kate O'Connor (02) 6243 6664 purchasing@crimecommission.gov.au

Tender 14 Free and Open Source Software Survey of Australian Government Agencies Department of Finance and Administration (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	AGIMO provides advice and guidance to agencies on the subject of open source software. Much of the knowledge we have regarding Australian Government agency use of open source software is either anecdotal or incomplete. To remedy this situation it is proposed to conduct an online survey of approximately 163 Australian Government Agencies or bodies. The survey will provide AGIMO with: (a) A view of what agencies are using open source and in what applications; (b) An outline of the current understanding of OSS by agencies; (c) Identification of agency future intentions to assist in determining the market for OSS; (d) Identification of the real and perceived benefits and risks, advantages and disadvantages of OSS solutions; (e) An idea of the future challenges and opportunities in OSS; and (f) Identification of potential case study applications for government.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	09 November 2006, 11:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jacqui Begbie (02) 6215 1559 jacqui.begbie@finance.gov.au

Tender 15 Supply of Data Multiplex/de-Multiplex Systems Australian Federal Police (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The AFP invites suppliers of multiplexer/de-multiplexers to tender for the initial supply of 25 systems over a period of 12 months, including maintenance services on an "as required" basis for a further period of seven years.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Les Laundon (02) 6223 3007 les.laundon@afp.gov.au

Tender 16 Provision of Mobile Phone, 3G Data and Blackberry Services and Handset Procurement IP Australia (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	IP Australia is seeking tenders for the provision of mobile phone services, 3G Data and Blackberry services and handset procurement from 1 July 2007.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 December 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Paul Quirk (02) 6283 3188 paul.quirk@ipaustralia.gov.au

Tender 17 Telecommunication Services (Fixed Lines) IP Australia (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	IP Australia is seeking tenders for Telecommunication Services from 1 July 2007. The purpose of this RFT is to seek suitable vendors to supply Telecommunications services to IP Australia at all its locations in Australia. The successful vendor will provide services such as: ISDN Lines, PSTN Lines, Line Rental, Local calls, National long distance calls, Fixed line calls to mobile services, International calls, Inbound 13 services, Inbound 1800 services, Single point of contact for all fixed voice issues (including provisioning and billing).
Special Notes:	Briefing Session: A mandatory Tender briefing session for all companies that wish to respond to the Tender will be conducted on site at IP Australia's Canberra office, Discovery Building, 47 Bowes Street, Phillip at 3pm on the 26 October 2006. Tenderers failing this requirement will not be considered further.
Due Date:	20 December 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Paul Quirk (02) 6283 3188 paul.quirk@ipausralia.gov.au

Tender 18 IT Perimeter Security Solution Integral Energy (Blacktown, NSW)
Description:	Integral Energy is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the provision of an IT Perimeter Security Solution including hardware, software licences, maintenance and implementation services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	11 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer 131 081 tenders@integral.com.au

Tender 19 Risk Based Compliance Software Solution Integral Energy (Blacktown, NSW)
Description:	Integral Energy is seeking proposals from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the Provision of a Risk Based Compliance Software Solution. The solution needs to enable the risk management of compliance obligations and manage operational risks.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	25 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 20 Government Telecommunications Agreement (GTA), Category 3 & 4 Department of Commerce (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	The release of this RFT is to establish a Standing Offer Contract for the procurement of telecommunications services for Fixed Voice, Mobile, Satellite and Paging products and services. This Request for Tender (RFT) invitation is made by the State Contracts Control Board subsequent to the Expression of Interest, which was invited under Stage 1 of a two stage tendering process, and closed on the 02/05/2006.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 October 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	David Thomson gta@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 21 Provision of Personal Computers, Notebooks and Servers Department of Commerce (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	The Department of Commerce is seeking tenders for the Provision of Personal Computers, Notebooks and Servers.
Special Notes:	Amended. Please note that the tender documents for the Provision of Personal Computers, Notebooks and Servers, have been re-released on this website, and the closing date has been changed.
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Terry Cooper (02) 9372 7630 rft2000.tenderenquiries@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 22 Marketing, Sales & Support Services of the ASNSW Electronic Booking System NSW Health (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	ASNSW invites detailed proposals from tenderers to purchase the opportunity to market, sell and support the Electronic Booking System (EBS) worldwide.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	06 November 2006, 2:30:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Roger Hanssen (02) 9320 7660 rhanssen@ambulance.nsw.gov.au

Tender 23 Supply Delivery and Installation of Ophthalmology Clinical Record System Department of Health and Community Services (Darwin, NT)
Description:	Alice Springs, Darwin - Hospitals - Supply Delivery and Installation of Ophthalmology Clinical Record System including Service and Support Agreement for a Period of 36 Months.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer (08) 8922 8433

Tender 24 Privacy and Information Management Diagnostic Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	To research and develop content for a short on-line self-assessment quiz that will assist small businesses with tailored information on 'Privacy and Information Management'.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Kate Liston (07) 3227 8448 kate.liston@sd.qld.gov.au

Tender 25 Service and Maintenance of QR Citytrain CCTV/Security System Queensland Rail (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Service and Maintenance of QR Citytrain CCTV/Security System.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Gregory Hunter at greg.hunter@qr.com.au to receive the documentation.
Due Date:	26 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Gregory Hunter greg.hunter@qr.com.au

Tender 26 Purchase of Mobile Data Encryption Software and Support and Maintenance QLD Police Service (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Purchase of Mobile Data Encryption Software and Support and Maintenance.
Special Notes:	Briefing Session: A briefing will be held on Thursday 12 October 2006 at 200 Roma Street, Police Headquarters, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 at 2pm. At least three (3) working days prior to the briefing, an Offeror must advise the Procurement Delegate in writing of the names of persons (limited to two (2) per Offeror) who will attend the briefing.
Due Date:	30 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Andrew Emms (07) 3364 6250 emms.andrewA@police.qld.gov.au

Tender 27 Supply and Implementation of a Portfolio and Project Information System Solution Gold Coast City Council (Gold Coast, QLD)
Description:	Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) is seeking offers from interested parties for: -The supply and implementation of a Portfolio and Project Management Information System (PPMIS) that will assist with the initiation, planning and monitoring of project, program and portfolio work being undertaken by GCCC; and -Establishment of a Standing Offer Agreement for the supply of additional licensed software, and implementation services for the PPMIS.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Barbara Hall-Keelan (07) 5581 5237

Tender 28 Translator Period Maintenance Citiwater (Townsville, QLD)
Description:	Translator Period maintenance for Mt Elliott, Horseshoe Bay and Nelly Bay.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 October 2006, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Matthew Boschen (07) 4724 2900 m.boschen@jwp.com.au

Tender 29 Leasing Finance for Information Technology (IT) Equipment G6 Purchasing Group (Unknown, SA)
Description:	Leasing Finance for Information Technology (IT) Equipment.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	02 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Tom Cummings (08) 8203 7831 t.online@adelaidecitycouncil.com

Tender 30 Provision of a Digital Signage System Hobart City Council (Hobart, TAS)
Description:	Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought for the provision and support of a complete digital signage system as described in the documents.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Matt Sanderson on (03) 6238 2706 to receive a copy of the documentation.
Due Date:	24 October 2006, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Matt Sanderson sandersonm@hobartcity.com.au (03) 6238 2706

Tender 31 Supply of Computer Server Equipment Rural Ambulance Victoria (Ballarat, VIC)
Description:	Tender for the Supply of Computer Server Equipment to Rural Ambulance Victoria.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	David Tilson (03) 5338 5274 david.tilson@rav.vic.gov.au

Tender 32 Supply and Delivery of Enforcement Equipment Hardware and Software Brimbank City Council (Brimbank, VIC)
Description:	Supply and delivery of enforcement equipment hardware and software. The specific requirements are detailed in the tender documents which can be downloaded via the Internet at www.brimbank.vic.gov.au.
Special Notes:	Hard copies of the tender documents are available from Brimbank City Council Customer Service Centre (Harvester Site), 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine, telephone (03) 9249 4024.
Due Date:	23 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	George Alabakov (03) 9249 4298

Tender 33 Upgrade of Core Network - New Offices Hume City Council (Dallas, VIC)
Description:	Hume City Council is seeking an upgrade of it's Core Network.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Hume City Council's Administrator on (03) 9205 2436 to receive a copy of the documentation.
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Administration Officer (03) 9205 2436

Tender 34 On Site Retail Operations Australian Grand Prix Corporation (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The Australian Grand Prix Corporation are seeking Expressions of Interest for the following: -Staffing; -Inventory Management; -Construction; -Point of Sale; · Supply and installation of a POS system · System to include: Software, Computers, Printers, Scanners, Cash Draws and Cables · Building of product data file as supplied by the AGPC · Dismantle of POS system after the event · IT Support during the event -Signage.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	19 October 2006, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Glenn Lloyd glenn.lloyd@grandprix.com.au

Tender 35 Provision of Fleet Management System Department of Education and Training (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	A single integrated Fleet Management System solution is desired to replace the current 6 systems in use. The new system is to be web-enabled for online Departmental intranet access on a concurrency basis. The system is required to hold and retrieve historic archival information for reporting and analysis. The solution tendered is to have demonstrable and proven operation in corporate fleet environments. DE&T currently operates approximately 300 vehicles, 70 of which are used as Executive Officer vehicles. The vehicles are located throughout the State of Victoria.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	19 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ryan McGraw (03) 9637 3099 McGraw.ryan.p@edumail.vic.gov.au

Tender 36 WAN Accelerator Technology Catholic Education Commision (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd is seeking expressions of interest from manufacturers of WAN Acceleration devices to supply approximately 400 sites on the Catholic Education Victoria Network.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact The Catholic Education Commision of Victoria at rhingston@ceo.melb.catholic.edu.au to receive the documentation.
Due Date:	20 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Contact Officer rhingston@ceo.melb. catholic.edu.au

Tender 37 Provision of Theatrical Systems and Technical Equipment Department of Infrastructure (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	Major Projects Victoria is developing, on a single site, a new recital hall and theatre complex in Melbourne, Australia. The facilities include a 1000 seat recital hall, with small salon venue; and 500 seat theatre, and rehearsal room. Major Projects Victoria invites interest from suitably experienced specialist contractors for the supply, installation, and commissioning of heater technical equipment and systems for both facilities.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Delia Taylor (03) 9655 8641 Delia.Taylor@doi.vic.gov.au

Tender 38 Electricity Metering Database The Victorian Energy Networks Corporation (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	VENCorp invites Tenders for the provision of an Electricity Metering Database.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Tim Sheridan tim.sheridan@vencorp.vic.gov.au

Tender 39 Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Corporate IT Services The Victorian Energy Networks Corporation (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	VENCorp invites Tenders for the provision of IT Services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 December 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Stuart Grierson stuart.grierson@vencorp.vic.gov.au

Tender 40 Provision of Technical and Functional Support for Microsoft Reporting Services under the Spirit Framework Department of Industry and Resources (Perth, WA)
Description:	Provision of Technical and Functional Support for Microsoft Reporting Services under the Spirit Framework.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ben Power (07) 9222 3301 ben.power@doir.wa.gov.au

Tender 41 Two-Way Radio System City of Wanneroo (Wanneroo, WA)
Description:	The Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Two-way Radio System.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	07 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Danielle Elliott (08) 9405 5414 danielle.elliott@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

Tender 42 ECHO PACS - Digital Report and Storage System Auckland District Health Board (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	The Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) invites you to submit a Proposal for the supply of ECHO PACS to ADHB as set out in the specifications. ADHB would like to purchase a digital ultrasound reporting and storage system for Adult and Paediatric Cardiology ultrasound services.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	David Rees drees@adhb.govt.nz

Tender 43 Document Management Business Case Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (Nelson, NZ)
Description:	Nelson Marlborough District Health Board wishes to develop a business case for document management at NMDHB. NMDHB invites proposals from suitably qualified and capable organisations that can work with NMDHB to produce a business case for document management at NMDHB.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	03 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Nick Lanigan nick.lanigan@nmhs.govt.nz

Tender 44 Project Management for the NZDF Information Management and Exploitation (IMXC) Programme – Phase One New Zealand Defence Force (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The NZDF has commenced a programme of work to improve the management and exploitation of information in NZDF in order to improve decision making, productivity, assurance of compliance and to reduce cost of managing IT systems. Phase 1 of the IMX programme involves the introduction of new practices and processes making the maximum use of existing toolsets. This involves improvements to records management processes and systems, email practices, document management and collaboration. The project has already commenced using in-house resources. It has been determined that a number of external contracting resources are required to assist in delivery of the project. It is intended to employ a project manager on contract to take phase one of the project through to a successful conclusion. NZDF seeks proposals from individuals or organisations to provide project management services.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	17 October 2006, 3:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Tim Kannegieter tim.kannegieter@nzdf.mil.nz

Tender 45 Token-Based, Moderate Strength Logon Service NZ State Services Commission (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The State Services Commissioner, (the “Commissioner”) is seeking proposals for the supply of a token-based, moderate strength logon service to the Government Logon Service (GLS). The Commissioner’s detailed requirements are set out at Appendix 1. Note that in addition to this RFP, an Expression of Interest (EOI) is to be issued setting out the high level requirements for future services and inviting tenderers to register their interest in ongoing development initiatives to be managed under the Authentication programme of work.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	19 October 2006, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Chris Nicholls christopher.nicholls@ssc.govt.nz

Tender 46 Services for Deployment of Desktops Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have established a programme of work (Project Outlook) to migrate from Novell software infrastructure to Microsoft technologies and carry out the scheduled 2007 refresh of desktops, laptops and servers. Project Outlook will deliver a well-matched set of infrastructure products, which will align MAF with most other NZ Government organisations and our industry partners. The purpose of this RFP is to enable MAF to select an organisation to provide desktop deployment services for Project Outlook to its WAN connected and remote sites throughout New Zealand and overseas. MAF intends to enter into contractual negotiations with the Respondent that offers the optimum combination of functional fit, implementation experience, ongoing support, and price as determined by the MAF evaluation team, and endorsed by MAF senior management.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	20 October 2006, 12:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Andrew Brice andrew.brice@maf.govt.nz

Tender 47 Government Shared Network Independent Readiness Audit NZ State Services Commission (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The State Services Commission (SSC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified individuals or organisations to complete an independent audit of the readiness for service of the Government Shared Network.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	20 October 2006, 1:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ross Capill ross.capill@ssc.govt.nz

Tender 48 Identity Verification Service - Prototype - Technical Architecture NZ State Services Commission (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	This prototype will focus on technical architectural candidates and integration issues (e.g. with GLS, source data systems, and service agency systems) for the Identity Verification Service.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	20 October 2006, 3:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jason Cruickshank jason.cruickshanks@amr.co.nz

Tender 49 Freight Services for Deployment of Desktops Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) have established a programme of work (Project Outlook) to migrate from Novell software infrastructure to Microsoft technologies and carry out the scheduled 2007 refresh of desktops, laptops and servers. Project Outlook will deliver a well-matched set of infrastructure products, which will align MAF with most other NZ Government organisations and our industry partners. The purpose of this RFP is to enable MAF to select an organisation to provide freight delivery services for desktops (PCs, laptops and accessories) to its metro (WAN connected) and remote sites throughout New Zealand and overseas. MAF intends to enter into contractual negotiations with the Respondent that offers the optimum combination of functional fit, experience, and price as determined by the MAF evaluation team, and endorsed by MAF senior management.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	20 October 2006, 12:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Andrew Brice andrew.brice@maf.govt.nz

Tender 50 Provision of Evidence Transcription Services for Environment Court Hearings NZ Ministry of Justice (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry of Justice (“the Ministry”) requires the provision of transcription services for the Environment Court (“the Deliverables”). The Ministry seeks proposals from persons (“Respondents”) with the capability and expertise to provide the required Deliverables. From the responses to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), one or more Respondents may be invited to the contract negotiations stage.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 5:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Harry Johnson harry.johnson@justice.govt.nz

Tender 51 Storage Area Network (SAN) New Zealand Defence Force (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	We invite you to submit a response for the supply of a Storage Area Network (SAN) in accordance with this letter and the documents that can be downloaded from the SAN Tender Documents folder contained on the JGSF FTP site (FTP site access details are contained overleaf).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Gavin Thompson gavin.thompson@nzdf.mil.nz

Tender 52 Requirements for Logon Service Suppliers of Moderate and High Strength Logons NZ State Services Commission (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	SSC is interested to obtain more information of logon services for the Government Logon Service (GLS) that meet the requirements of Moderate and High strength logons. The information may be used to enter into discussions with suppliers and / or issue Request For Proposal(s). The Commissioner’s detailed requirements are set out at Appendix 1.
Special Notes:	-NZ time.
Due Date:	03 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Chris Nicholls christopher.nicholls@ssc.govt.nz

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