19 October 2006

New This Week

• New Tenders
• Special Feature
• Policy and Association News
• News Clips
• Full Tender Details

Time Wasters

• Best of the Web
• Gadgets and Tech

NEWS CLIPS

Our 'News Clips' section brings together a selection of the weeks 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.

WEB SITES

Our 'Web Sites' section simply tries to provide you with something interesting to read. Perhaps something for your next dinner party, perhaps something abstract to consider, or perhaps just something to waste 5 minutes.

GADGETS AND TECH

'Gadgets and Tech' provides weekly coverage of new gadgets (both with and without merit) and innovations that might effect our world.

Welcome to TenderBytes

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NEW TENDERS (56 New)

No.	Location Due Date	Organisation	Tender Title
01	ACT Canberra 23/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	PKI Developers
02	ACT Canberra 23/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Project Managers - Stage 2
03	ACT Canberra 24/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Teradata Data Modeler
04	ACT Canberra 24/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Teradata SQL Developer
05	ACT Canberra 27/10/2006	Australian Taxation Office	Business Intelligence Architect
06	ACT Canberra 31/10/2006	Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts	Curatorial, Design, Fabrification, Multimedia and Web Services
07	ACT Canberra 6/11/2006	Australian Public Service Commission	Warehousing, Call Centre and On-Line Ordering and Distribution Services
08	ACT Canberra 8/11/2006	Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs	Provision of Contract Services for Information Management Branch - IT Contractors
09	ACT Canberra 10/11/2006	Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources	Panel for Design Services related to Print, Multimedia and Internet
10	ACT Canberra 10/11/2006	Australian Federal Police	Supply of Radio Frequency Data Link Transceivers
11	ACT Canberra 13/11/2006	Department of Parliamentary Services	Provision of Mobile Phone Call Services
12	ACT Canberra 13/11/2006	Department of Defence	RFT for Technical Support Officers
13	ACT Canberra 14/11/2006	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	Multitrack Recording and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
14	ACT Canberra 15/11/2006	IP Australia	Secure Internet Gateway Services
15	ACT Canberra 17/11/2006	Therapeutic Goods Administration	Reporting Software to Support the Implementation of the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority Online Services System
16	ACT Canberra 17/11/2006	Future Fund Management Agency	Electronic Document Management System
17	ACT Canberra 17/11/2006	Department of Defence	Defence News Papers
18	ACT Canberra 20/11/2006	Australian Securities & Investments Commission	Expression of Interest for Enterprise Content Management System
19	ACT Canberra 20/11/2006	Department of Health and Ageing	Provision of IT Training Services
20	ACT Canberra 28/11/2006	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade	Supply and Support of a Consular Assistance Information System
21	ACT Canberra 20/12/2006	IP Australia	Provision of Data Racks
22	ACT Canberra 20/12/2006	IP Australia	Managed Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
23	NSW Dubbo 16/11/2006	State Water Corporation	Information Systems Threat Management and Associated Services
24	NSW Parramatta 10/11/2006	Landcom	'Fibre To The Home' Call for Tenders and Proposals
25	NSW Sydney 27/10/2006	PABX Advisory Services Pty Ltd	Telecommunications Goods and Services and Public Carriage of Telephone Calls
26	NSW Sydney 9/11/2006	Sydney Catchment Authority	Flow Release Data for Releases Downstream of Avon Dam
27	NT Darwin 8/11/2006	Planning and Infrastructure	Replace the Existing Vesda System
28	QLD Bargara 2/11/2006	Burnett Shire Council	Flood Assessment Data
29	QLD Brisbane 1/11/2006	Department of Corrective Services	Provision of Electronic Monitoring Equipment for Offenders on Probation and Parole
30	VIC Holmesglen 27/10/2006	Holmesglen Institute of TAFE	Supply and Installation of Personal Computers
31	VIC Melbourne 31/10/2006	University of Melbourne	Desktop Software Management Solution
32	VIC Melbourne 2/11/2006	Department of Sustainability and Environment	Spatial Data Services for Snowy River In-stream Trial
33	VIC Melbourne 3/11/2006	Department of Human Services	VQC Stage One Knowledge Management System
34	VIC Melbourne 10/11/2006	Victorian Roads	Electronic Speed Checking Signs
35	VIC Mitcham 25/10/2006	Yarra Valley Water	Electronic Records and Document Management System
36	VIC Rosebud 10/11/2006	Mornington Peninsula Shire	Enterprise Content Management System
37	WA Bunbury 26/10/2006	City of Bunbury	Supply of Computer Equipment
38	WA Midland 1/11/2006	City of Swan	Five Library Self Check Units
39	WA Perth 25/10/2006	Department of Housing and Works	Consulting & Technical Services for Implementation phase of GroupWise to Outlook
40	WA Perth 26/10/2006	Perth Theatre Trust	Provision of BOCS Ticketing System
41	WA Perth 27/10/2006	Department of Housing and Works	Provision of Network Acceleration Appliances
42	WA Perth 27/10/2006	Department of Housing and Works	Provision of CISCO Router and Switching Equipment
43	WA Perth 1/11/2006	Department of Industry and Resources	Provision of Consultancy Services - WA Biotechnology Research Audit
44	WA Perth 1/11/2006	Department of Industry and Resources	Provision of Consultancy Services - WA Biotechnology Industry Review
45	WA Perth 8/11/2006	Health Corporate Network	Provision of Online Clinical Information Services for the Department of Health
46	WA Perth 9/11/2006	Department of Housing and Works	Installation of Mobile Duress Alarm System
47	WA Perth 16/11/2006	Department of Education and Training	Supply of Logic Controllers and Networking Equipment
48	WA Perth 24/11/2006	Main Roads Western Australia	Provision of Systems Support
49	NZ Auckland 27/10/2006	HortResearch New Zealand	Telecommunications Services
50	NZ Auckland 31/10/2006	New Zealand Trade & Enterprise	Service Desk Tool
51	NZ Auckland 6/11/2006	NZ HiGrowth Project	NZ HiGrowth Project Trust and New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID)
52	NZ Wellington 1/11/2006	Land Information New Zealand	Land Title Computer Register Diagrams
53	NZ Wellington 3/11/2006	Reserve Bank of New Zealand	Survey Management Package
54	NZ Wellington 9/11/2006	NZ Ministry of Health	Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Solution(s)
55	NZ Wellington 9/11/2006	NZ Ministry of Education	Arts Online: Online Professional Community Development to Support the Arts Strategy
56	NZ Wellington 23/11/2006	Land Information New Zealand	Landonline Architecture Review

POLICY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS TO BENEFIT FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF MEDIA LAWS

The Parliament today passed laws that will allow the emergence of a range of new services for Australian consumers as we head towards digital switchover, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, said today. “By next year, a range of new services including free-to-air, in-home, digital only channels or even perhaps ‘snack’ television – small segments of TV content delivered over a mobile device much like a mobile phone could be available,” Senator Coonan said.

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STRONG GROWTH IN BROADBAND TAKE-UP CONTINUES

Australia has continued its strong growth in broadband take-up according to the latest OECD report for June 2006, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, said today. The OECD report singled out Australia as an example of a country which is connecting to broadband at a very high rate. The report says Australia is one of just eight countries that have added more than six subscribers per 100 inhabitants during the past year.

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AGENDA SETS SCENE FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY GROWTH

The Electronics Industry Action Agenda (EIAA) which has enabled the Australian electronics industry to maintain its competitive advantage in a highly competitive global market will be extended by two years, said the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, Bob Baldwin.

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VICTORIA AND ISRAEL CEMENT ICT BOND

The Bracks Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technion, Israel's premier institute of science and technology. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Marsha Thomson, said the agreement paved the way for Victorian ICT organisations to exchange expertise and knowledge with the Technion, particularly in the cutting-edge fields of ICT and nanotechnology.

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SKILLS PACKAGE TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS

The Howard Government's $837 million skills Skills for the Future package will provide a big boost for small business to hire, train and retain staff. Small business training will be available for apprentices under a new initiative that will encourage new small businesses. From January 2007, 6,300 vouchers valued at up to $500 will be available to apprentices each year to contribute towards the costs of accredited small business training.

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FULL TENDER INFORMATION

Tender 01 PKI Developers Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit responses for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the PKI-redevelopment project team in the Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The ATO's preference is to engage a team of four developers from the same company to undertake redevelopment of the ATO PKI system.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Michelle Montgomery (02) 6216 4543 michelle.montgomery@ato.gov.au

Tender 02 Project Managers - Stage 2 Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The ATO would like to invite tenders for Project Managers - Stage 2.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Michelle Montgomery (02) 6216 4543 michelle.montgomery@ato.gov.au

Tender 03 Teradata Data Modeler Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Data Warehouse team within the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking to engage a Teradata Physical Data Modeler who will work with the Change Program (CP) reporting team under the direction of the CP Reporting lead.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 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 Teradata SQL Developer Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Data Warehouse team within the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking to engage Teradata SQL developers who will work as part of the Change Program (CP) Reporting team, under the direction of the CP Reporting lead.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Danielle Toner (02) 6216 4792 Danielle.Toner@ato.gov.au

Tender 05 Business Intelligence Architect Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Information Management team within the Change Program Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking to engage a Business Intelligence Architect. The period of engagement for this Contract will be for 6 months with an extension option of up to 12 months.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Danielle Toner (02) 6216 4792 Danielle.Toner@ato.gov.au

Tender 06 Curatorial, Design, Fabrification, Multimedia and Web Services Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts proposes to establish a suitably qualified panel of service providers for exhibition and content and program services including curatorial, design, fabrication, multimedia and the web for Old Parliament House (OPH).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Thomas Graham sharon.losik@dcita.gov.au

Tender 07 Warehousing, Call Centre and On-Line Ordering and Distribution Services Australian Public Service Commission (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	To provide warehousing, call centre and on-line ordering and distribution services for free publications for the Australian Public Service Commission.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	06 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Steve Tomlin (02) 6272 4984 steve.tomlin@apsc.gov.au

Tender 08 Provision of Contract Services for Information Management Branch - IT Contractors Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Australian Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs invites suitably qualified organisations to tender for the provision of Contract Services in relation to the engagement of IT Contractors in the following fields: - Data/Information Architects; - Business Analysts; - Data Warehouse Analysts; - Data Warehouse Developers; - Hyperion Administrators; and - Hyperion Developers.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Garry Blagdon (02) 6233 8680 garry.blagdon@facsia.gov.au

Tender 09 Panel for Design Services related to Print, Multimedia and Internet Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Invest Australia intends to establish a panel of preferred suppliers to assist in meeting its graphic design and multimedia needs. Panel members will provide services where Invest Australia does not have the capacity or expertise to provide those services in-house. All services will be managed from either Invest Australia's head office in Canberra or Sydney office.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer IAtenders@investaustralia.gov.au

Tender 10 Supply of Radio Frequency Data Link Transceivers Australian Federal Police (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The AFP invites suppliers of link transcievers to tender for the supply of initially eight (8) full duplex, single and/or multi channel link transceivers for an initial period of 12 months, including maintenance services on an "as required" basis.
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 11 Provision of Mobile Phone Call Services Department of Parliamentary Services (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) invites suitable suppliers registered under the Whole of Government Telecommunications Arrangements (WoGTA) to tender for the provision of mobile telecommunications services for its employees and employees of the Department of the Senate and the Department of the House of Representatives. All mobile telephone handsets are purchased outright and are owned by the relevant Parliamentary Department. The scope of the RFT is the provision of: (a) mobile voice communications; (b) Short Message Service (SMS) text communications; (c) voicemail services; and (d) associated management and billing services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Janine Pollock (02) 6277 5471 dpstenders@aph.gov.au

Tender 12 RFT for Technical Support Officers Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Technical Support Officers in various locations in Australia to assist establish facilities and maintenance and technical management of the networking, hardware and software in the facilities.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	13 November 2006, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Senior Contracting Officer (08) 8259 6976 CSI-SAContractingSection@drnex.defence.gov.au

Tender 13 Multitrack Recording and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	This Request for Proposal (RFP) specifies the requirement of ABC Radio for Multitrack Recording & DAW Systems for their premium music production & post-production areas for systems and upgrades in three categories: 1. Multitrack recording -Track Laying 2. Multitrack Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) 3. Upgrade of a number of Digidesign Pro Tools systems Respondents can offer products covering one or more categories. The ABC reserves the right to negotiate a split of any offer that may cover more than one category.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	14 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Scott Trakarnkitti (02) 8333 5142 trakarnkitti.scott@abc.net.au

Tender 14 Secure Internet Gateway Services IP Australia (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	IP Australia requires the provision of secure internet gateway services to ensure the security of all internet-based communications, including the internet, email and access to the corporate website. The services must provide a secure perimeter around IP Australias Electronic Information Systems (EIS), ensuring protection from unauthorised access or intrusion attempts while allowing uninterrupted and efficient access for authorised users. The Contract, if any, for the services will be one year, with two optional extensions of up to one year each.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	15 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Michael Sherwood (02) 6283 2517 michael.sherwood@ipaustralia.gov.au

Tender 15 Reporting Software to Support the Implementation of the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Authority Online Services System Therapeutic Goods Administration (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The main objective of this REI is to provide the TGA with information related to reporting tools that are available in the market place and that could be used in the development of the Joint Agency's new application system. The information provided by this REI will allow the TGA to make an informed decision on whether its existing reporting tool should be upgraded or whether a restricted tender process should be conducted. Depending on the responses received from industry and the decision made by the TGA Project Sponsor, an evaluation of the responses may lead to a short list of three suppliers who may be asked to respond to a Request for Tender.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	17 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Grant Doran (02) 6232 8207 grant.doran@health.gov.au

Tender 16 Electronic Document Management System Future Fund Management Agency (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Future Fund Management Agency is seeking to procure an Electronic Document Management System to be installed by the successful supplier in the Agency's Information Communication and Technology (ICT) environment. The objective of this procurement process is to implement a new EDMS for the administration of all documentation for the Future Fund Management Agency. Given the Agency has been newly created and is expecting a steady increase in staff and workloads, the implementation of a business solution for document and records management is necessary. Introduction of structured document management processes at the initial stages of the Agency's lifecycle is viewed as a prudent business imperative.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	17 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Tender Officer (03) 8656 6400 tenders@futurefund.gov.au

Tender 17 Defence News Papers Department of Defence (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Defence Coordination and Public Affairs (CPA) is seeking tenders to provide a customised corporate-wide news service for the Department of Defence known as the Defence News Service (DNS). The service is to be substantially delivered electronically. This corporate-wide electronic news service will enable Defence personnel to keep abreast of current and breaking Defence news to assist with providing reputation management and open source media intelligence. The key components of this tender are the provision of: - a daily electronic feed of defence news articles from print and electronic sources, including breaking news stories, delivered to the Department of Defence throughout the day via a media portal hosted on the contractor server - a transcription service of events and news broadcasts as required, and - electronic distribution of Defence media releases, as required. Copies of the RFT documentation, which provide more detailed information, may be obtained from the contact officer on (02) 6265 1019.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	17 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Chief of Staff (02) 6265 1019

Tender 18 Expression of Interest for Enterprise Content Management System Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Expression of Interest for Enterprise Content Management.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Scott Ridley (02) 9911 5377 project-ecm@asic.gov.au

Tender 19 Provision of IT Training Services Department of Health and Ageing (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking a preferred provider for the development, delivery and maintenance of a range of IT training options for staff including: Targeted classroom training Individual training (otherwise known as ‘trainer on the spot’ and ‘walk in centres) IT e-learning modules Other forms of media such as Quick Reference Guides.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	20 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Catherine Frankcom (02) 6289 4931 catherine.frankcom@health.gov.au

Tender 20 Supply and Support of a Consular Assistance Information System Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) invites tenders for the supply and support of a Consular Assistance Information System (CAIS) - Software Tool from a contractor who: - is either the licensor of existing software and has the professional capability, resources, experience and personnel to enable customisation (if required) of the software to meet the department's requirement or - has the professional capability, resources, experience and personnel to develop a CAIS software tool that meets the department's requirement. DFAT has a requirement for a major redevelopment of components of its consular business systems to take into account increased requirements to manage consular services on a daily basis and to respond to consular crises overseas
Special Notes:
Due Date:	28 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Colin Green (02) 6261 3651 cais@dfat.gov.au

Tender 21 Provision of Data Racks IP Australia (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	IPA is relocating to the new Discovery West building which is currently under construction. A component of this relocation requires the construction of a new data centre and communications rooms. The relocation requires the supply and delivery of 75 Equipment and Cable racks and accessories. These are to support servers, keyboards, monitors, and various networking equipment including modems, routers, hubs and switches. In addition to the above requirement, IP Australia expects during the Term of the contract to purchase as required on an adhoc basis, additional Equipment and Cable Racks and accessories, to support servers, keyboards, monitors, and various networking equipment including modems, routers, hubs and switches to support IP Australia's offices through out Australia.
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 22 Managed Power Distribution Units (PDUs) IP Australia (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	IPA is relocating to the new Discover West building which is currently under construction. A component of this relocation requires the construction of a new data centre and communications rooms. The relocation requires the supply and delivery of Power Distribution Units Known as the (PDU). These are to support servers, and various networking equipment including modems, routers, hubs and switches. . IP Australia is looking to evaluate 3 possible options relating to this tender and will ultimately choose between these for the final purchase.
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 23 Information Systems Threat Management and Associated Services State Water Corporation (Dubbo, NSW)
Description:	Information Systems Threat Management and associated services for technical security controls in SWC water and wastewater plant and corporate infrastructure.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 November 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Michael Venn (02) 9350 4144 michael.venn@sydneywater.com.au

Tender 24 'Fibre To The Home' Call for Tenders and Proposals Landcom (Parramatta, NSW)
Description:	Landcom requests tenders for installation of a 'Fibre To The Home' optic fibre network for its award winning masterplanned development at Prince Henry, Little Bay, NSW. When completed Prince Henry will have over 800 resident dwellings, several commercial organisations and seven community groups. Landcom also seeks proposals for the operation of the fibre optic network. This includes the supply of various services such as free to air TV, pay TV, broadband internet and telephony. (Tender No. 469/06)
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	James Adcock (02) 8347 3444

Tender 25 Telecommunications Goods and Services and Public Carriage of Telephone Calls PABX Advisory Services Pty Ltd (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	Tenders are invited from suitably qualified organisations for the provision of the following telecommunications goods and services for a period of 6 years, conditions apply, to participating Clients. * S1-Mobile services and call rates. * S2-Fixed line services and call rates. * S3-Business and non business grade internet services. * S4-Business grade VPN services. * S5-CPE.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Alan Harrison at gct@pabxas.com.au to receive the documentation.
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 2:30:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Alan Harrison gct@pabxas.com.au

Tender 26 Flow Release Data for Releases Downstream of Avon Dam Sydney Catchment Authority (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	- To collect baseline data prior to the introduction of environmental flows from Avon Dam in order to characterise the physical, hydrological, physio-chemical, and biological character of the Avon River downstream of Avon Dam and within reference streams; - To collect data following the commencement of environmental flows from Avon Dam to assess flow regime induced changes in the physical, hydrological, physio-chemical, and biological character of the Avon River downstream of Avon Dam and within reference streams; - To test hypotheses in relation to the potential benefits of environmental flows from Avon Dam; To interpret the data collected, including hypothesis testing, and provide an integrated assessment of the results; and - To inform a broader environmental flow monitoring and assessment program which is being developed for SCA storages and weirs in the Upper Nepean region.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Natalie Wright on (02) 4725 2511 to receive the documentation at a cost pf $55.00.
Due Date:	09 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Natalie Wright (02) 4725 2511 natalie.wright@sca.nsw.gov.au

Tender 27 Replace the Existing Vesda System Planning and Infrastructure (Darwin, NT)
Description:	The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is seeking tenders to Replace the Existing Vesda System.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM CST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Contact Officer (08) 8973 8699

Tender 28 Flood Assessment Data Burnett Shire Council (Bargara, QLD)
Description:	Supply of DEM created from Airborne Laser Scanner (ALS) data capture Flood Assessment Data for Part 1 approximately 1100 square kilometres and Part 2 approximately 300 square kilometres within the Shire.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	02 November 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Rodney Terry (07) 4150 5400

Tender 29 Provision of Electronic Monitoring Equipment for Offenders on Probation and Parole Department of Corrective Services (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Expressions of Interest are being called by Queensland Corrective Services for the Provision of Electronic Monitoring Equipment for Offenders on Probation and Parole.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 11:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	John Crouch (07) 3836 0476 john.crouch@partnerone.qld.gov.au

Tender 30 Supply and Installation of Personal Computers Holmesglen Institute of TAFE (Holmesglen, VIC)
Description:	Holmesglen Institute of TAFE invites tenders for the supply and installation of 44 only MAC Pro Quad Xeon 64bit 2.66GHz Personal Computers.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact TAFE on (03) 9564 1915 to receive a copy of the documentation.
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Contact Officer (03) 9564 1915 sylviaj@holmesglen.vic.edu.au

Tender 31 Desktop Software Management Solution University of Melbourne (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	Proposals are invited for a Windows & Macintosh Desktop Software Configuration Management Solution for the University of Melbourne.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Contact Officer dcm-request@unimelb.edu.au

Tender 32 Spatial Data Services for Snowy River In-stream Trial Department of Sustainability and Environment (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The Department of Sustainability and Environment is seeking surveying services to participate as part of a three year monitoring program to measure, assess and analyse the effect of artificially constructed in-stream structures on bed morphology (scour pool persistence, area and depth), bank erosion and in-stream structure stability.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	02 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Paul Wilson (03) 9637 9968 paul.wilson@dse.vic.gov.au

Tender 33 VQC Stage One Knowledge Management System Department of Human Services (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The assessment of the needs of the Victorian Quality Council with regards to a knowledge management system and the development of strategies to meet these needs.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Darren Pietrzak (03) 9096 1597 darren.pietrzak@dhs.vic.gov.au

Tender 34 Electronic Speed Checking Signs Victorian Roads (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	Supply and installation of electronic speed checking signs on the Calder Freeway south bound at the Bulla-Diggers Rest Interchange.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Peter Bradley on (03) 5434 5063 to receive the documentation.
Due Date:	10 November 2006, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Peter Bradley (03) 5434 5063

Tender 35 Electronic Records and Document Management System Yarra Valley Water (Mitcham, VIC)
Description:	Supply, Implementation and Roll-out of an Electronic Records and Document Management System for Yarra Valley Water. Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced IT solution providers for the supply, implementation and roll-out of an Electronic Records and Document Management System for Yarra Valley Water.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	25 October 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Janet Wade (03) 9872 1391

Tender 36 Enterprise Content Management System Mornington Peninsula Shire (Rosebud, VIC)
Description:	Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced suppliers to provide an Enterprise Content Management System to capture, manage, store, preserve and deliver content and documents related to the Shire's business functions.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 37 Supply of Computer Equipment City of Bunbury (Bunbury, WA)
Description:	Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of Computer Equipment.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Kevin Dean on (08) 9792 7183 to receive the documentation.
Due Date:	26 October 2006, 3:00:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Kevin Dean (08) 9792 7183 kevind@bunbury.wa.gov.au

Tender 38 Five Library Self Check Units City of Swan (Midland, WA)
Description:	Supply and Installation of five (5) Library Self Check Units.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Bill Byrne (08) 9267 9242

Tender 39 Consulting & Technical Services for Implementation phase of GroupWise to Outlook Department of Housing and Works (Perth, WA)
Description:	Department of Housing & Works - Information Services - Consulting & Technical Services for Implementation phase of GroupWise to Outlook.
Special Notes:	Invited tenders only. No documents or contact details available.
Due Date:	25 October 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 40 Provision of BOCS Ticketing System Perth Theatre Trust (Perth, WA)
Description:	Perth Theatre Trust is seeking tenders for the Provision of a BOCS Ticketing System.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	26 October 2006, 2:30:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Ann Bowers (08) 9224 7381 ann.bowers@dca.wa.gov.au

Tender 41 Provision of Network Acceleration Appliances Department of Housing and Works (Perth, WA)
Description:	Information Services branch of the Department of Housing & Works would like invited tenders for the provision of network acceleration appliances. (RFQ3113806)
Special Notes:	Invited tender only. No contact details available.
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 42 Provision of CISCO Router and Switching Equipment Department of Housing and Works (Perth, WA)
Description:	Information Services branch of the Department of Housing & Works would like invited tenders for the provision of CISCO router and switching equipment.
Special Notes:	Invited tenders only. No contact details or documentation available.
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 43 Provision of Consultancy Services - WA Biotechnology Research Audit Department of Industry and Resources (Perth, WA)
Description:	To review the current status of biotechnology industry activity in Western Australia through qualitative and quantitative survey methods.
Special Notes:	Note similar tender also advertised - one focuses on research, the other on industry
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Fred Chew (08) 9222 3588 fred.chew@doir.wa.gov.au

Tender 44 Provision of Consultancy Services - WA Biotechnology Industry Review Department of Industry and Resources (Perth, WA)
Description:	To review the current status of biotechnology research activity in Western Australia through qualitative and quantitative survey methods.
Special Notes:	Note similar tender also advertised - one focuses on research, the other on industry
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Fred Chew (08) 9222 3588 fred.chew@doir.wa.gov.au

Tender 45 Provision of Online Clinical Information Services for the Department of Health Health Corporate Network (Perth, WA)
Description:	Provision of Online Clinical Information Services for the Department of Health.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	08 November 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Glenn Giudici (08) 6444 5208 Glenn.Giudici@health.wa.gov.au

Tender 46 Installation of Mobile Duress Alarm System Department of Housing and Works (Perth, WA)
Description:	Department of Justice, Corrective Services Division - Albany, Eastern Goldfields & Greenough Regional Prisons - Installation of Mobile Duress Alarm System.
Special Notes:	Briefing Session: Meeting to be held at Sinclair Knight Merz on 17/10/06 at 10am.
Due Date:	09 November 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Barry Tonkin (08) 9222 4769

Tender 47 Supply of Logic Controllers and Networking Equipment Department of Education and Training (Perth, WA)
Description:	The Department would like to invite tenders for the Supply of Logic Controllers and Networking Equipment.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	16 November 2006, 11:00:00 AM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Michele Lewtas (08) 9264 4786 michele.lewtas@det.wa.edu.au

Tender 48 Provision of Systems Support Main Roads Western Australia (Perth, WA)
Description:	Provision of Systems Support, Enhancements of Existing Systems and Development
Special Notes:	Invited tenders only. No contact details or documentation available.
Due Date:	24 November 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	No contact name provided

Tender 49 Telecommunications Services HortResearch New Zealand (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	HortResearch has approximately 550 staff working at 10 sites around New Zealand, from Kerikeri in the north to Clyde in the south. The largest site and corporate office is in Mt Albert, Auckland, with around 240 personnel. The organisation has a variety of legacy PABX systems across its various sites. With the expected implementation of KAREN (Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network) late in November 2006, HortResearch believes it is an appropriate time to review their telecommunications nationwide to take best advantage of the new high-speed network. HortResearch would like to identify a short-list of suitable suppliers for the delivery of some or all of the following services: • Voice systems including PSTN connectivity, PABX functionality, voicemail and mobile phone services • Wide Area Network (WAN services) including “last mile” connectivity to KAREN • International voice and data services (for travellers) • Mobile data services • Internet connectivity
Special Notes:
Due Date:	27 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mike McLaughlin mikem@mimac.co.nz

Tender 50 Service Desk Tool New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, NZTE, is investigating various tools to replace their current Service Desk system. The objective is to provide a stable and functional system that is more inline with the ITIL framework. This Request For information, RFI, is intended for organisations that wish to submit a response regarding their capabilities to supply goods and services that meet the requirements outlined in this RFI, and may be used to issue a Request For Proposal, RFP. Any organisation that does not respond to this RFI may be precluded from participating in any resulting RFP.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	31 October 2006, 4:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Lisa Arthur lisa.arthur@nzte.govt.nz

Tender 51 NZ HiGrowth Project Trust and New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID) NZ HiGrowth Project (Auckland, NZ)
Description:	This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued jointly by the NZ HiGrowth Project Trust and New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID) and is supported by a further group of industry partners including the Internet Society of New Zealand and Digital Strategy Advisory Council. The government’s Digital Strategy aims to ensure that New Zealand is “a world leader in using information and technology to realise our economic, environmental, social and cultural goals” The NZCID in association with The Higrowth Project is seeking to develop an Information & Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure development strategy for New Zealand to ensure that this goal can be achieved.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	06 November 2006, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jane Smallfield janes@higrowth.co.nz

Tender 52 Land Title Computer Register Diagrams Land Information New Zealand (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) invites tenders from Service Providers capable of providing Land title Computer Register (CR) Diagrams for the LINZ Processing Centres. Schedule A of the proposed Services Agreement describes the services and required specifications and presentation standards for the provision of CR Diagrams. Schedule B specifies the performance standards. Refer to the Evaluation Criteria in E1.18 of the Tender for details of the key items which should be addressed in the Tender. Tenderers are asked to provide one example which meets the specifications and standards in Schedule A and B.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	01 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Karen McGuire kmcguire@linz.govt.nz

Tender 53 Survey Management Package Reserve Bank of New Zealand (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is planning to implement a replacement survey management system including: • response and survey respondent management – notifications of need to respond, reminders to respond, escalations of non response, receiving a completed survey response; • data repository – storage and management of survey response data; • automated validations – checking each survey response for correctness, both range and data type validations and comparison with other data; • processing of data – transforming and aggregating data (e.g. moving averages, seasonal smoothing), estimating missing data (when a respondent fails to provide a response on time); • standard and ad-hoc reports – reporting off the survey data, both at an individual level and aggregated/transformed level; • a portal enabling access to all survey data and meta data for RBNZ staff.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 November 2006, 5:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Kevin Wong Kevin.Wong@rbnz.govt.nz

Tender 54 Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Solution(s) NZ Ministry of Health (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry of Health (“the Ministry”) is seeking proposals for the supply of a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Solution(s). The Ministry is open to your suggestions as to approaches on delivering the services in the most cost-effective way. It is recognised that the final solution may not necessarily be one definitive system, rather a series of interlinking best practice tools.
Special Notes:	Proposals should reach the offices of BPX Consulting Ltd by 12 noon Thursday 9th November and be sent to: Andrew Smith Project Manager BPX Consulting Ltd Level 6, Crombie Lockwood House 148-150 Cuba Street PO Box 6012 Wellington
Due Date:	09 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Andrew Smith

Tender 55 Arts Online: Online Professional Community Development to Support the Arts Strategy NZ Ministry of Education (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	The Ministry of Education is seeking a provider to undertake the content and professional community development services for the Arts Online website. Arts Online currently hosts a number of sub communities for the four arts disciplines: dance, drama, music and visual arts. Proposals should outline new strategies and plans to develop Arts Online as the one-stop- shop for online information, resources, community networks, support and professional development for all arts educators, primary through secondary.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	09 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Helen Cooper helen.cooper@minedu.govt.nz

Tender 56 Landonline Architecture Review Land Information New Zealand (Wellington, NZ)
Description:	LINZ has four key goals that it wishes to achieve through the completion of this Architecture review: 1. To establish the future suitability and sustainability of the current LINZ Enterprise Architecture going forward for the next 10 -12 years starting 2009. The LINZ Enterprise Architecture is identified as comprising of four components: Technical; Business; Application; Information 2. To review, in particular the application Landonline and to identify, highlight and assess any particular architecture issues that would influence or limit LINZ’s current and future ability to support the business requirements for the next 10-12 years. If acknowledged, that Landonline Architecture is unable to accomplish all or only part of these future requirements, then the Vendor will be requested to proceed to mapping out and fully documenting the requirements of the new Landonline Architecture. 3. To provide comment on the resourcing required to support the Landonline application and architecture going forward. This will include providing recommendations on where resources are provided from to support the Landonline Application. 4. To provide the Consultative Services to oversee the initial implementation of any agreed design in conjunction with the LINZ Information Technology Group. LINZ seeks to establish a contractual relationship with a vendor partner that will provide these services. This RFP provides the basis of negotiation for that relationship.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM NZT
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Malcolm Lee-Guard mguard@linz.govt.nz

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