Supply of Radiant Heat Shields for Fire Tankers to NSW RFS - 0901567

This is a Invited Tender. Tenders ONLY from the invited firms listed below will be accepted

Supply of Radiant Heat Shield sets for fitting to NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) fire tankers by contracted body fabricators.  

This RFT is the second stage of a two stage tender process following on from the earlier EOI stage which was use for tender pre-qualification for this stage two. 

It is the intention of the RFS that the Radiant Heat Shields will be fitted in all new Category 1, Category 6, Category 7 and Category 11 Tanker Vehicles, estimated to be 170 vehicles per year. Some current tanker vehicles may also be retrofitted. The sets of radiant heat shields shall be fabricated to suit the specific vehicle cabs used by the RFS for the construction of fire tankers.

The contractor shall be responsible to ensure the correct fit of the shields to the nominated vehicle. This would generally require the production of a master pattern to suit each different vehicle cab.  

As part of the requirement the contractor will be required to provide technical advice to the RFS on the performance of the shields, size of the shields to suit nominated vehicles and method of attachment. 

It is expected that the tendered radiant heat shield material will be a current production item. As such, results of tests nominated in the Statement of Requirements are required to be submitted as part of the tender.

NSW Regions: Sydney

Pre-Qualified / Invited - Only those directly invited to tender, may obtain an RFT for the purpose of lodging a tender response. Generally an invitation from a pre-qualified register of approved tenderers who have the ability to undertake the particular work or type of work proposed, a limited number of service providers are known to carry out the work or service (or in emergency or other restricted situations). Tenderers have usually been pre-qualified, accredited, or selected for the type of work and financial range. Competitive bids called from a standing offer (panel / period) contracts would also use this type.

• RFTs:
  • 0901567 EOI

Tender Briefing.
Tender Briefing will be held on 2 June, 2011 at NSW Rural Fires Service Head Office. Tenderers are required to register with Contact Officer to attend briefing.
Generic Drawings are available. Tenderers are to provide contact details to Contact Officer to allow CD containing drawings to be sent.

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Through this web site at https://tenders.nsw.gov.au

Tender responses will ONLY be accepted from the below listed invited pre-qualified firms

TBA Textiles Pty Ltd. Unit 12, 8 Leighton Place, HORNSBY NSW 2010 ABN - 44 084 489 529

Thermaguard Company, 16a Calula Drive, MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290. ABN - 65 621 772 295

 Storm King Mountain Technologies Pty Ltd. 41 Walgood Grove Macedon, Vic, 3440, Aust 

SEM Fire and Rescue Pty Ltd. 17 Trewin Street, WENDOUREE VIC 3355. ABN – 56 076 347 889