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This Week’s New Tenders (33 New)

No.	Due Date Location	Organisation	Tender Title
01	21/02/2006 Adelaide	Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure	CCTV Security in Adelaide Metro Buses
02	15/02/2006 Brimbank	Brimbank City Council	Operating Lease for Computer Hardware and Office Equipment
03	3/02/2006 Brisbane	QLD Police Service	Crime Scene Recording & Presentation System
04	24/02/2006 Brisbane	Queensland Transport	Invitation to Offer to Prepare Procurement Documentation for RTPIS
05	15/02/2006 Brisbane	Energex	Provision of GSM / Telemetry Modems
06	24/02/2006 Brisbane	Queensland Transport	Invitation to Offer for Consultancy RTPIS Technical Adviser
07	1/03/2006 Broadmeadows	Northern Health	Provision of Scanning-Semi Electronic Medical Record Services
08	10/03/2006 Canberra	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	HD OB Van fit out
09	27/03/2006 Canberra	Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	Tenders for the Provision of Telecommunications Services
10	27/02/2006 Canberra	Department of Health and Ageing	On-line Evidence Based Resources for the Australian Aged Care Sector
11	9/02/2006 Canberra	Australian Taxation Office	Technical Team Lead/Systems Integrator (Contractor)
12	3/03/2006 Canberra	Australian Taxation Office	Redevelopment of e-Tax
13	17/03/2006 Canberra	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade	RFT for the Provision of Next Generation Router and Switch Equipment
14	10/03/2006 Canberra	Australian Broadcasting Corporation	ABC - Audio CODEC Devices
15	24/02/2006 Canberra	Geoscience	EOI - Acquisition and Supply of Airborne Geophysical Data
16	24/02/2006 Canberra	Geoscience	EOI - Acquisition and Supply of Gravity Data
17	9/02/2006 Canberra	ACTION	Surveillance Cameras & Digital Recording
18	21/02/2006 Castle Hill	Baulkham Hills Shire Council	Asset Management System
19	5/04/2006 Melbourne	Department for Victorian Communities	Local Area Planning Support Program
20	22/02/2006 Melbourne	Department of Infrastructure	Design and Delivery of an Executive-level ICT Business Skills Training Program
21	28/02/2006 Melbourne	Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency	Library Management System
22	10/02/2006 Perth	Main Roads Western Australia	Provision of Mapping, Graphic and Product Publication Services
23	3/03/2006 Perth	Department for Planning and Infrastructure	Provision of Intelligent Print Imaging Services for Licencing Functions
24	9/02/2006 Perth	Department for Planning and Infrastructure	Renewal and Provision of Additional McAfee Anti Virus and Anti Spam Software
25	23/02/2006 Perth	Department of Treasury and Finance	Provision of Information Security Products and Services
26	8/02/2006 Rockhampton	Ergon Energy	Panel of Network Lead Investigators
27	22/02/2006 Rosebud	Mornington Peninsula Shire	Supply and Delivery of 92 Office Workstations
28	23/02/2006 Sydney	Office Board of Studies	Provision of Wide Area Network Services
29	17/02/2006 Sydney	Sydney City Council	Electronic Security System and Street Safety Camera CCTV - Comprehensive Maintenance
30	22/02/2006 Sydney	Railcorp	Provision of Security Maintenance Services to RailCorp CBD Properties
31	9/03/2006 Sydney	State Contracts Control Board	NSW Registry of BDM Core System Replacement (LifeLink)
32	21/02/2006 Wanneroo	City of Wanneroo	Library Management System
33	28/02/2006 Wodonga	Wodonga City Council	Asset & Fleet Management System

Special Minister in a Hurry

Newly promoted Special Minister of State Gary Nairn has taken control of federal hi-tech strategy just as the Howard Government prepares a series of landmark projects that will use electronic service delivery to cut costs and improve services.

The MP for the rural NSW seat of Eden Monaro will have just enough time to get his feet under his new desk before he is due to submit a cornerstone eGovernment policy proposal to cabinet in two weeks.

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Full Tender Information

Tender 01 CCTV Security in Adelaide Metro Buses Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (Adelaide, SA)
Description:	CCTV Security in Adelaide Metro Buses - The purchase, installation and on-going preventative maintenance of current colour technology digital cameras and video recorders in approximately 700 buses.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Alan Castree (03) 8226 4550, 0401 124 050

Tender 02 Operating Lease for Computer Hardware and Office Equipment Brimbank City Council (Brimbank, VIC)
Description:	Brimbank City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the provision of a three (3) to five (5) year Operating Lease for Council's Computer Hardware and Office equipment.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	15 February 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Customer Service Centre (03) 9249 4024

Tender 03 Crime Scene Recording & Presentation System QLD Police Service (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Purchase of Crime Scene Recording and Presentation System
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Catherine Lowry (07) 3364 6383 lowry.catherine@police.qld.gov.au

Tender 04 Invitation to Offer to Prepare Procurement Documentation for RTPIS Queensland Transport (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Consultancy - to prepare procurement documentation and assist with the evaluation for the real time passenger information system (RTPIS).
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Robert Law (07) 3033 0991 robert.law@corporatelink.qld.gov.au

Tender 05 Provision of GSM / Telemetry Modems Energex (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Energex requires all appropriate businesses to apply for the Provision of GSM / Telemetry modems.
Special Notes:	No specific contact details available. Company contact details available through website address provided below.
Due Date:	15 February 2006, 2:30:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:

Tender 06 Invitation to Offer for Consultancy RTPIS Technical Adviser Queensland Transport (Brisbane, QLD)
Description:	Consultancy - Real Time Passenger Information System (RTPIS) Professional Technical Adviser.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Robert Law (07) 3033 0991 robert.law@corporatelink.qld.gov.au

Tender 07 Provision of Scanning-Semi Electronic Medical Record Services Northern Health (Broadmeadows, VIC)
Description:	Northern Health requests all appropriate businesses to apply for the Provision of Scanning-Semi Electronic Medical Record Services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	01 March 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Libby Owen (03) 8405 2004 Libby.Owen@nh.org.au

Tender 08 HD OB Van fit out Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	This Request For Tender specifies the requirement of the ABC for the design and fit out of a High Definition Production Outside Broadcast Vehicle. Respondents are invited to provide the required integration services that will comprise systems design, installation, commissioning, project management and supply of materials and minor equipment to complete the fit out of an existing 14 metre articulated trailer.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 March 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jagdeep Singh (02) 8333 2668 singh.jagdeep@abc.net.au

Tender 09 Tenders for the Provision of Telecommunications Services Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Department is seeking to engage suitable telecommunications service provider/s for the provision of a range of voice and data communications related services.
Special Notes:	No documents available online until 13/2/2006 on Austender. Contact details below for all enquiries.
Due Date:	27 March 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Project manager telcotender@daff.gov.au

Tender 10 On-line Evidence Based Resources for the Australian Aged Care Sector Department of Health and Ageing (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is seeking tenders from capable and experienced individuals or organisations to establish and maintain evidence based resources and tools to facilitate improved clinical practice in the Australian aged care sector, by: * sourcing evidence based reviews of interventions and activities relevant to the Australian aged care sector and compiling summaries and best practice guides; * providing on-line access to the summaries and best practice guides; * providing access to on-line journals and other relevant clinical resources; and * providing tools to facilitate transfer to and uptake of evidence based practices.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	27 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Elly Paragalli (02) 6289 1533 elly.paragalli@health.gov.au

Tender 11 Technical Team Lead/Systems Integrator (Contractor) Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	The Australian Taxation Office requests all appropriate businesses apply for the tender: Technical Team lead/Systems Integrator (Contractor)
Special Notes:
Due Date:	09 February 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Roderick Heddles (02) 6216 4792 Roderick.Heddles@ato.gov.au

Tender 12 Redevelopment of e-Tax Australian Taxation Office (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Through this tender the Tax Office is seeking submissions that will build on and enhance this success through innovative approaches to the redevelopment of the e-tax client application for income tax e-return preparation and lodgement. In addition, the Tax Office welcomes options for functionality and integration beyond e-tax that could include, but not be restricted to, record keeping, tax calculators, tax tools and help file.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 March 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Michelle Montgomery (02) 6216 4543 michelle.montgomery@ato.gov.au

Tender 13 RFT for the Provision of Next Generation Router and Switch Equipment Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	DFAT invites tenders from Government Endorsed Suppliers who can supply & maintain next generation router & switch equipment at DFAT locations in Australia and Overseas. DFAT manages a network of 10 domestic offices and over 80 overseas posts, including Australian embassies, high commissions, consulates-general and consulates. The Information and Communication Technology Branch (ICB) of DFAT is responsible for managing DFAT's domestic and overseas based secure and business communications requirements through the provision of a highly secure and effective communications infrastructure. The successful contractor will be required to provide the department's global router & switch equipment requirements, including global maintenance, for a minimum of three years.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	17 March 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mike Mitchelmore icbtenders@dfat.gov.au

Tender 14 ABC - Audio CODEC Devices Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	This RFP seeks proposals for the replacement of the existing ABC devices and in addition a 3 year period supply agreement that will form the basis of any future additional CODEC purchases. The RFP invites respondents to propose a total solution including all aspects of the design, installation, remote management and integration including the full project management for the proposed activity.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 March 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Jagdeep Singh (02) 8333 2668 singh.jagdeep@abc.net.au

Tender 15 EOI - Acquisition and Supply of Airborne Geophysical Data Geoscience (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Geoscience Australia is issuing this Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to identify the Respondents who are willing and capable of acquiring, processing and Supplying Airborne Geophysical Data.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Murray Richardson murray.richardson@ga.gov.au (02) 6249 9229

Tender 16 EOI - Acquisition and Supply of Gravity Data Geoscience (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	Geoscience Australian requires all appropriate businesses to apply for the Expression of Interest for the Acquisition and Supply of Gravity Data.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	24 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Murray Richardson (02) 6249 9229 murray.richardson@ga.gov.au

Tender 17 Surveillance Cameras & Digital Recording ACTION (Canberra, ACT)
Description:	ACTION buses requires all appropriate businesses to apply for the Supply and Installation of Surveillance Cameras and Digital Recording.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact Caroline Hall for any documentation.
Due Date:	09 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Caroline Hall (02) 6207 7942

Tender 18 Asset Management System Baulkham Hills Shire Council (Castle Hill, NSW)
Description:	Baulkham Hills Shire Council invites tenders from organisations to enter into an agreement for the supply and installation of an Asset Management System.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Contact details below for tender documents.
Due Date:	21 February 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Cameron Henery (02) 9843 0215 chenery@bhsc.nsw.gov.au

Tender 19 Local Area Planning Support Program Department for Victorian Communities (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The Local Area Planning Support Program is a $3.1 million grant program to support Victoria’s local governments, in particular those that face resource constraints, to address local area planning issues. The funding seeks to enhance local government responses to planning challenges by improving local area planning capabilities and developing a data management and sharing framework between the State and local governments.
Special Notes:	Maybe useful in the grants section of the newsletter.
Due Date:	05 April 2006, 5:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Grants Information Line 1300 366 356

Tender 20 Design and Delivery of an Executive-level ICT Business Skills Training Program Department of Infrastructure (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The Department of Infrastructure is seeking Registrations of Interest from suitably qualified education service providers to design and deliver an executive-level business skills training program for Information and Communications Technology company representatives from Victoria, Australia.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	22 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Bruce Copland (03) 9655 1089 bruce.copland@mmv.vic.gov.au

Tender 21 Library Management System Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (Melbourne, VIC)
Description:	The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency invites tenders for supply, implementation and support of a fully integrated web-based library management system. The system must provide a web-based search facility to staff and be able to support routine library management tasks such as cataloguing, serials accessioning, interlibrary lending, circulation and reporting.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. The Request for Tender and System requirements documents are available from: Shirley Deviesseux.
Due Date:	28 February 2006, 12:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Shirley Deviesseux (03) 9433 2376 Shirley.deviesseux@arpansa.gov.au

Tender 22 Provision of Mapping, Graphic and Product Publication Services Main Roads Western Australia (Perth, WA)
Description:	Main Roads Western Australia request the provision of mapping, graphic and product publication services.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	10 February 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Emma Palmieri (08) 9323 4912

Tender 23 Provision of Intelligent Print Imaging Services for Licencing Functions Department for Planning and Infrastructure (Perth, WA)
Description:	A mandatory briefing will be held at 10am on Wednesday, 15 February 2006 at the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Level 7, Conference Room 2, 441 Murray Street, Perth WA. Please note, the Request contains documents classified commercial-in-confidence. These documents will be made available to potential respondents at the briefing, provided attendees sign DPIs nominated confidentiality agreement.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	03 March 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Angela Corbett (08) 9222 5328 angela.corbett@dtf.wa.gov.au

Tender 24 Renewal and Provision of Additional McAfee Anti Virus and Anti Spam Software Department for Planning and Infrastructure (Perth, WA)
Description:	The Department is looking for the renewal and provision of additional McAfee Anti Virus software, and the provision of an Anti Virus/Anti Spam Solution Software including installation and maintenance.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	09 February 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Leesa McKittrick (08) 9216 8894 leesa.mckittrick@dtf.wa.gov.au

Tender 25 Provision of Information Security Products and Services Department of Treasury and Finance (Perth, WA)
Description:	The products included in the CUA provide functionality in three broad categories, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management and Security Information Management. The products include software, appliances (a hardware/software combination designed to deal with one or more security issues) and managed services. Many products or product bundles include functionality that spans two or more of these categories.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	23 February 2006, 2:30:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Gerald Bromfield (08) 9222 5652 gerald.bromfield@dtf.wa.gov.au

Tender 26 Panel of Network Lead Investigators Ergon Energy (Rockhampton, QLD)
Description:	The purpose of the initiative to conduct investigations into major network incidents is to secure an understanding of the key drivers for incidents and identify value adding actions to deliver result driven business improvement. Ergon Energy intends to establish a Panel of Preferred Suppliers with the capability of undertaking the role of Lead Investigator. Suppliers will be appointed to the Panel for a period of 2 years with Ergon Energy at its sole discretion having the option to extend the Contract for 3 further periods each of 12 months duration. Pricing will be reviewed and agreed annually. The Lead Investigators will be called on from time to time during the 2 year contract period. Appointment to this Panel of Preferred Suppliers does in no way guarantee any contract work to t
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Email nicole.woods@ergon.com.au to obtain an Application to Purchase Tender Pack, quoting Contract No. 2006/0032/C.
Due Date:	08 February 2006, 3:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Nicole Woods (07) 4050 2770 nicole.woods@ergon.com.au

Tender 27 Supply and Delivery of 92 Office Workstations Mornington Peninsula Shire (Rosebud, VIC)
Description:	Tenders are called for the supply and progressive delivery of 92 desk based workstations in accord with Council's detailed specifications and timetable. Only suppliers offering a desk based workstation design should apply for the tender documents.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Tender documents will be available on 1 February 2006 from Council's project manager, McGinley and Partners Pty Ltd. upon request to mcgp@bigpond.net.au, attention Ms Gayle Molina.
Due Date:	22 February 2006, 4:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Gayle Molina mcgp@bigpond.net.au

Tender 28 Provision of Wide Area Network Services Office Board of Studies (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	The Office of the Board of Studies (OBOS) is inviting tenders for the upgrade of its wide area network (WAN). This upgrade will provide enhanced WAN products and services to better support the OBOS’s business objectives, and will make provision for incorporating emerging technologies in the redesign of the network. The successful tenderer will be required to design, supply, install and manage the OBOS wide area network.
Special Notes:	A briefing session will be held on 8 February 2006 in the Office of Board of Studies, 117 Clarence St, Sydney - commencing at 2.00pm. Respondents are limited to two representatives to attend the briefing session. ONLY the selected invited companies listed below can submit a response. Alpha West Pty Ltd Hewlett Packard Australia Pty Ltd IBM Australia Limited NetStar Australia Pty Ltd Starcom Group Pty Ltd Volante Systems Pty Ltd
Due Date:	23 February 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Sri Sritharan 0412 385 907 sri.sritharan@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 29 Electronic Security System and Street Safety Camera CCTV - Comprehensive Maintenance Sydney City Council (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	The Council of the City of Sydney (the City) intends to engage the services of suitably qualified security companies for provision of the following services: 1. Electronic Security System Comprehensive Maintenance 2. Street Safety Camera CCTV Comprehensive Maintenance. Each of the above services may be offered as individual contracts or contracted to the one company
Special Notes:	No documents available online. For further enquiries and a copy of the Tender documentation please contact: Lee Williams
Due Date:	17 February 2006, 11:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Documents not found online
Contact Details:	Lee Williams (02) 9265 9364 lwilliams@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Tender 30 Provision of Security Maintenance Services to RailCorp CBD Properties Railcorp (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	Railcorp requests all appropriate businesses apply for the Provision of Security Maintenance Services to CBD Properties.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	22 February 2006, 10:00:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Anwar Islam (02) 8922 0260 anwarul.islam@railcorp.nsw.gov.au

Tender 31 NSW Registry of BDM Core System Replacement (LifeLink) State Contracts Control Board (Sydney, NSW)
Description:	NSW State Contracts Control Board requires all appropriate businesses to apply for the NSW Registry of BDM Core System Replacement (LifeLink).
Special Notes:	A briefing session for all prospective tenderers will be held to enable clarification or amplification of the stated requirements. Details of the briefing session are as follows: Place: McKell Building, 2-24 Rawson Place, Sydney NSW Date: Tuesday, 7th February 2006 Time: 10:00am to 12:00am
Due Date:	09 March 2006, 9:30:00 AM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Sri Sritharan (02) 9372 7699 sri.sritharan@commerce.nsw.gov.au

Tender 32 Library Management System City of Wanneroo (Wanneroo, WA)
Description:	The Council request the supply and implementation of a Library Management System from interested parties.
Special Notes:
Due Date:	21 February 2006, 3:00:00 PM WST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Danielle Elliott (08) 9405 5414 danielle.elliott@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

Tender 33 Asset & Fleet Management System Wodonga City Council (Wodonga, VIC)
Description:	Tenders are invited from suitably qualified professionals for the provision of all works associated with the supply, installation, training and maintenance of Asset & Fleet Management System software.
Special Notes:	No documents available online. Tender documents may be obtained by contacting Customer Service on (02) 6022 9300 or visiting the "About the Council" SECTION of Council's website
Due Date:	28 February 2006, 2:00:00 PM EST
Documents Online:	Web Link
Contact Details:	Mr Gary Mawby (02) 6022 9277

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