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NEW TENDERS (39 New)
AEEMA EXCELLENCE AWARDS - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
High technology manufacturing excellence was in the spotlight at the biennial Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (AEEMA) Excellence Awards held in Melbourne last week. The AEEMA Excellence Awards bring to light the achievements of individual Australian manufacturing companies and share some of the industry's many global success stories. Awards for excellence and innovation were presented across 10 categories and AEEMA congratulates the following award winners.
POLICY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS
LAUNCH OF COLLABORATIVE ONLINE SECURITY INITIATIVE
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, today launched National E-Security Awareness Week, 23–27 October 2006, to encourage Internet users to ‘stay smart online’. “The Internet is increasingly part of our home and business lives, from banking and shopping, to communicating with family and friends,” Senator Coonan said. “We all need to think about security when we set up our computers and in our behaviour when online. National E-Security Awareness Week has activities and useful information about online security, for businesses and home users of all ages. “As part of National E-Security Awareness Week, I am delighted to launch a new website www.staysmartonline.gov.au, for Internet users. It has simple advice on how to secure computers, transact and interact safely online.
PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON THE .AU INTERNET DOMAIN
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, today called for public comment on a discussion paper released as part of a review of the .au Internet domain arrangements. “The current administrative arrangements for .au have been in place for more than five years. It is therefore appropriate for the Australian Government to undertake a broad examination of its existing structures,” Senator Coonan said.
VICTORIAN GIRLS URGED TO GO FOR IT
Girls looking for a fast paced, creative and leading edge career need look no further than the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry. ICT Minister Marsha Thomson said the Go Girl – Go For IT initiative starting at Deakin University today was aimed at making girls aware of the many work opportunities available through ICT.
NEW QUEENSLAND ICT STRATEGY A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION, SAYS AIIA
The Queensland Government’s recent decision to appoint Robert Schwarten to the position of Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology of Queensland has been applauded by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA). “Mr Schwarten is a senior respected minister and we look forward to his proven ability to make things happen,” says AIIA’s Queensland Branch Chairman, John Vickers. “This is formal acknowledgement of the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) to the Queensland economy.”
TAKE ACTION! SPYWARE COULD BE COSTING AUSTRALIAN BROADBAND USERS MONEY AND SPEED
The Internet Industry Association today warned broadband users that undetected spyware on their computers could be eating away at their download limits, possibly costing them excess bandwidth charges or slowing their connection speeds. In launching its GetNetSafe scheme, as part of national eSecurity week, free trial anti-spyware, anti-virus and anti-spam solutions are being made available to all Australian internet users courtesy of a number of the Association’s security vendor members.
AIIA AND CHUBB INSURANCE PARTNER TO OFFER ICT INDUSTRY INSURANCE DISCOUNTS
AIIA and Chubb Insurance Company of Australia (Chubb Insurance) have partnered to offer AIIA member companies a substantial discount on public and product liability and professional liability insurance, including low minimum premiums for start-up companies and coverage suitable for GITC insurance requirements. The announcement comes after the recent government decision to limit suppliers' liability when purchasing ICT goods and services.
FULL TENDER INFORMATION
Tender 01 | |
| Description: | You are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Enterprise Testing team within the Information Communication and Technology Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are looking to engage several Performance Test Analysts. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 30 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Danielle Toner (02) 6216 4792 Danielle.Toner@ato.gov.au |
Tender 02 | |
| Description: | Tenders are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Middleware and Common Services (MCS) Team located within the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). This team is looking to engage a technical tester to assist in the testing of its products. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 30 October 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Kerry James (02) 6216 4614 Kerry.James@ato.gov.au |
Tender 03 | |
| Description: | In parallel with existing systems, the ARC is undergoing a major redevelopment project to replace a number of existing applications with an integrated research management system which will support the management and administration of various research schemes under the National Competitive Grants Program. The redevelopment is the responsibility of an in-house development team, and is being conducted using Model Driven Architecture (MDA) and executable translatable UML (xtUML) methodologies on a Linux, J2EE software stack with browser interfaces. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Ian Laslett (02) 6287 6635 Ian.laslett@arc.gov.au |
Tender 04 | |
| Description: | Tenders are invited to submit resumes for suitably qualified personnel to be located within the Production System Support Group within the Information & Communications Technology Business Line of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We are seeking to engage several Cobol/CoolGen Developers. One of these positions will be deemed to be part time ie. 16-20 hours per week. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Kerry James (02) 6216 4614 kerry.james@ato.gov.au |
Tender 05 | |
| Description: | The National Archives of Australia is seeking responses from organisations with a proven capability to provide document scanners suitable for scanning a diverse range of paper sizes, thickness and quality of paper. Also required is the provision of on-site maintenance for a period of three years. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Helena Whitton (02) 6212 3467 helena.whitton@naa.gov.au |
Tender 06 | |
| Description: | In parallel with existing systems, the ARC is undergoing a major redevelopment project to replace a number of existing applications with an integrated research management system which will support the management and administration of various research schemes under the National Competitive Grants Program. The redevelopment is the responsibility of an in-house development team, and is being conducted using Model Driven Architecture (MDA) and executable translatable UML (xtUML) methodologies on a Linux, J2EE software stack with browser interfaces. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Ian Laslett (02) 6287 6635 ian.laslett@arc.gov.au |
Tender 07 | |
| Description: | Suitably qualified and experienced companies are invited to tender for the supply of a UPS System for the fit out of 7 London Circuit, Canberra ACT. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 08 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Darrell McGinness (02) 6278 2021 dmcginness@thiess.com.au |
Tender 08 | |
| Description: | Suitably qualified and experienced companies are invited to tender for the supply of a UPS System for the fit out of 18 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 09 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Darrell McGinness (02) 6278 2000 dmcginness@thiess.com.au |
Tender 09 | |
| Description: | In 2006/07, Telstra Corporation Ltd. (Telstra) is deploying a new mobile phone network known as W-CDMA to replace the existing CDMA network which provides extensive coverage in rural areas of Australia. ACMA has been tasked by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts to undertake a benchmark survey of a representative sample of existing Telstra CDMA network coverage, and of the coverage which will be provided by the W-CDMA network, with a view to evaluating equivalency of coverage between the systems. ACMA will engage a Contractor who will be required to measure the coverage provided by both systems in representative areas as determined by ACMA. ACMA's preferred method for measurement of voice coverage provided by mobile phone systems is for data to be logged during field measurements using suitable equipment, although alternative methods will be considered if they can satisfy accuracy and repeatability requirements. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 13 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Andi Clark (02) 6219 5371 Andrew.Clark@acma.gov.au |
Tender 10 | |
| Description: | The Department is seeking a Microsoft Certified Partner with expertise in the implementation, configuration, customisation, integration and deployment of CRM solutions using Microsoft CRM 3.0 Professional Edition. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 13 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Contact Officer CRMliason@industry.gov.au |
Tender 11 | |
| Description: | The desired outcome is to achieve broad industry awareness, understanding and support for the role of AVIDG as a catalyst and facilitator for change in the Australian vegetable industry. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 13 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Leesa Bloomfield (02) 6272 4106 leesa.bloomfield@daff.gov.au |
Tender 12 | |
| Description: | The Memorial wishes to establish a standing offer panel for the provision of web development and/or design support. Web development and design support could relate to the Memorial's total website or to web-related projects. The Memorial intends for the panel to operate for a period of 2 years with an option to extend it for a further year. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 17 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Liz Holcombe (02) 6243 4219 liz.holcombe@awm.gov.au |
Tender 13 | |
| Description: | Tender process is designed to award a contract(s) for the supply of desktop PCs and laptops to AEC geographically dispersed locations. The installation of this equipment at nominated sites will also be required. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 17 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Jill Richdale (02) 6271 4464 jill.richdale@aec.gov.au |
Tender 14 | |
| Description: | Suitably qualified and experienced companies are invited to tender for the Supply and installation of Data and Communication services for the fit out of 18 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 20 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Darrell McGinness (02) 6278 2000 dmcginness@thiess.com.au |
Tender 15 | |
| Description: | Customs invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably skilled and experienced organisations to provide an Electronic Signage System in Arrivals and Departures Areas at Australian International Airports. Successful Respondents will have appropriate skills, qualifications and experience to provide software and hardware elements, installation, training, ongoing maintenance and follow up support for the system. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 23 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Ranald Kennard (02) 6275 6635 ranald.kennard@customs.gov.au |
Tender 16 | |
| Description: | IPA is relocating to the new Discovery West Wing 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 installation of a new Environmental monitoring system to supply sensor inputs to; -The new data centre -UPS room -New and existing communications rooms -Equipment racks -Air-conditioning units -Cooling towers |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 11 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 | |
| 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. Only the invited short-listed tenderers have been issued the special Access password direct. |
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| Special Notes: | Invited tenders only. The invited companies for this tender are: AAPT Limited, Sydney, NSW. Commander Australia Limited Globalstar Australia Pty Ltd. Southport, QLD. Hutchison 3G Australia Pty Limited. St Leonards, NSW. Hutchison Telecommunications ( Australia) Ltd. St Leonards, NSW. Macquarie Telecom Pty Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Message Stick Telecommunications Pty Ltd. Sydney, NSW. NEC Business Solutions Ltd. Epping, NSW. Nexon Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Optus Networks Pty Ltd. North Sydney, NSW. Powertel Limited. Sydney, NSW. SP Telemedia Limited. Newcastle, NSW. Telstra Corporation Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Verizon Australia Pty Ltd. St Leonards, NSW. Vodafone Australia Limited. Chatswood, NSW. |
| Due Date: | 31 October 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Ben McCarthy gta@commerce.nsw.gov.au |
Tender 18 | |
| Description: | Scope: - Data Centre must be classified as per the Uptime Institute classifications to Tier 3 or Tier 4 standards and to have 24/7 onsite security. - Must be Telecommunication carrier neutral, or have the ability for Businesslink to invite multiple Telecommunication carriers to provide services. <3>The floor space shall be a raised floor in a suite or a caged area (not shared space) with capabilities for future expansion. - The proposed data centre must meet specified acceptable geographical separation requirements for DR purposes and to be able to address communication limitations. - Must provide a voice communication solution in the technical area within. - Must provide access provisions for authorised Businesslink staff 24/7. - Must be able to accommodate up to 6 staff onsite 24/7. |
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| Special Notes: | Briefing session: A briefing session will be held to enable clarification or amplification of the requirements. Details of the briefing session are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 25/10/ 2006 Time: 10.00 am to 11.00 am Place: Office of the NSW Businesslink, Level 6, Meeting Room 1. Address: NSW Businesslink, Level 6, 23-31 Moore Street, Liverpool. NSW. 2170. |
| Due Date: | 08 November 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Jerzy Kortynski (02) 9372 7608 Jerzy.kortynski@commerce.nsw.gov.au |
Tender 19 | |
| Description: | Creation of a panel of suitably experienced suppliers to conduct various IT project checks on a scheduled basis. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 09 November 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Michael Venn (02) 9350 4144 michael.venn@sydneywater.com.au |
Tender 20 | |
| Description: | ConnectSEQ is the Council of Mayors (SEQ)'s campaign to deliver next generation broadband to regional and rural areas of South East Queensland. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 31 October 2006, 5:30:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Project Manager michele.wallace@brisbane.qld.gov.au |
Tender 21 | |
| Description: | Resource to support and enhance the Queensland-Wide courts (QWIC) system. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 06 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Fiona Gamble (03) 3239 0554 fiona.gamble@partnerone.qld.gov.au |
Tender 22 | |
| Description: | Corporate Solutions Queensland has a current managed services arrangement for data storage services which is due to expire. This arrangement entails the housing of a Storage Area Network (SAN) and associated infrastructure within CSQ’s data centre in Brisbane. Consequently, the department is seeking offers from suitable providers for an externally managed service for data storage and associated services. |
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| Special Notes: | Amended. |
| Due Date: | 07 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Chris Ayers (07) 3225 2706 chris.ayers@csq.qld.gov.au |
Tender 23 | |
| Description: | Queensland Health seeks offers from interested parties to establish an Enterprise Architecture Office. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 08 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Noela Tucker (08) 3131 1421 noela_tucker@health.qld.gov.au |
Tender 24 | |
| Description: | The Royal Children’s Hospital and Health Service District of Queensland Health invites responses to this Request for Offer for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Support, Training and Maintenance of a Nursing Information Management System (NIMS). |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 24 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Bill Davern (07) 3636 4733 bill_davern@health.qld.gov.au |
Tender 25 | |
| 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. |
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| Special Notes: | Amended. |
| Due Date: | 07 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Barbara Hall-Keelan (07) 5581 5237 |
Tender 26 | |
| Description: | Engagement of Natural/Adabas Analyst/Programmer(s). |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 07 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM CST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Moira O'Neil (08) 8204 2754 |
Tender 27 | |
| Description: | The Legal Services Commission (Commission) has performed a review of the current analogue dictation and transcription equipment and has identified the benefits of converting from analogue to digital dictation and transcription facilities. Therefore the Commission seeks to enter into a preferred supplier arrangement for the replacement of the current analogue dictation and transcription equipment. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 13 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM CST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Robert Zanin (08) 8463 6575 |
Tender 28 | |
| Description: | Consultancy – Review SCADA Systems for Stormwater Recycling Schemes. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 15 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM CST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Mark Purdie (08) 8406 8568 |
Tender 29 | |
| Description: | Tenders are invited for the supply of three dual energy linear accelerators and three radiation therapy QA systems for the WP Holman Clinc at the Royal Hobart Hospital and the Launceston General Hospital. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 15 November 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Grant Smith (03) 6348 7159 grant.smith@dhhs.tas.gov.au |
Tender 31 | |
| Description: | Kingston City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers of Asset Management Systems, to provide a corporate solution for Asset Management of Roads, Drainage, Buildings, Property, Open Space and other council owned/managed assets. The solution shall include work order generation and tracking, works scheduling, history, resource management and will be integrated with Council’s corporate business solution. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 14 November 2006, 5:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Contact Officer 1300 653 356 info@kingston.vic.gov.au |
Tender 32 | |
| Description: | Supply of Apple MacIntosh Computers to Central TAFE. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 09 November 2006, 11:00:00 AM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Vanessa Moore (08) 9264 5057 vanessa.moore@det.wa.edu.au |
Tender 33 | |
| Description: | Provision of Consultancy Services for Online Booking System. |
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| Special Notes: | Amended. |
| Due Date: | 10 November 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Chana Henry (08) 9262 1842 chana.henry@westernaustralia.com |
Tender 35 | |
| Description: | The Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) invites you to submit a Proposal for the supply of a Content Management System to ADHB. ADHB would like to purchase a Content Management System and toolset and to put in a framework to manage content on the ADHB Intranet and ADHB Internet web sites. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 17 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | David Rees drees@adhb.govt.nz |
Tender 36 | |
| Description: | Enable New Zealand (Operating Division of Midcentral District Health Board) is a multi-service organisation working to assist disabled people, families/whanau/hapu, employers, health professionals and disability support organisations. Enable New Zealand, as part of its capital program, has identified the need to purchase server hardware – minimum two (2) and maximum six (6). The RFT requires a pricing at component level response. The purpose of this RFT is to obtain from vendors a clear understanding of the breadth of the services and functionality offered by their solution, relative to Enable New Zealand requirements. Once Enable New Zealand has obtained the necessary information, they will select the combination of services and products they believe are best suited to delivering the functionality required. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 02 November 2006, 4:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Bob Phillips bob.phillips@midcentral.co.nz |
Tender 37 | |
| Description: | The Train Control processes used on the New Zealand railway network include TWC (Track Warrant Control), Signalling/CTC (Centralised Traffic Control) and Automatic Signalling. Ontrack run a NTCC (National Train Control Centre) located in Wellington that provides nationwide Train Control functions. NTCC operates with ten control desks split over three network areas; during periods of low activity it is possible to operate with only one desk open in each area. Train Controllers are supported in performing their duties by a number of computerised and paper based processes. Ontrack seek to replace these ageing applications with a modern integrated application that will replace existing applications and provide enhanced functionality to Train Controllers. Ontrack request Expressions of Interest from vendors with proven rail industry experience, for the provision of software providing full Train Control functionality. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 03 November 2006, 3:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Clare Sleeman clare.sleeman@ontrack.govt.nz |
Tender 38 | |
| Description: | The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is furthering work on performance modelling of solar and heat pump water heater systems, and invites proposals from suitable parties to undertake the mathematical and computer simulation and modelling work. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 06 November 2006, 5:00:00 PM NZT |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Joseph Mayhew joseph.mayhew@eeca.govt.nz |
Tender 39 | |
| Description: | The aim of this RFI is to support an initiative by the Ministry of Research Science and Technology (MoRST) in collaboration with Tertiary and Research Institutions through-out New Zealand, to investigate a common software platform for managing research. |
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| Special Notes: | |
| Due Date: | 10 November 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST |
| Documents Online: | Web Link |
| Contact Details: | Ashton Partridge ashton.partridge@morst.govt.nz |