Sydney Water Corporation – Supply of Water Testing Kits 2022 - WS3082861638 - RFT-10047901

As Australia’s largest water utility, we have an obligation to improve the lives of our customers, communities and environment. We are working towards ensuring that no one is exploited in the provision of goods and services to or on behalf of Sydney Water; that we operate as a sustainable business; and continue to work with of our First Nations peoples to protect water and land; and to address inequalities.

From a procurement perspective this means:

•Eliminating the risk of Modern Slavery in our supply chain

•Becoming a Supply Nation member to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity

•Not harming the environment by sourcing recycled, reused or sustainable goods and services

We want to do business with people who share our values. When submitting your tender application please provide an overview of your enterprise’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.

The purpose of Procurement at Sydney Water is to get the goods, services and facilities it needs, when it needs them and for the right cost. Procurement is a key enabler and contributor to the success of our strategic objectives and fulfilling our vision to create a better life through world-class water services. As our customers reply on us for reliable, high quality services at affordable prices, we partner with an extensive range of suppliers to help us create thriving, liveable and sustainable cities. It’s crucial that we undertake procurement activities ethically and equitably to ensure that the best commercial outcomes are achieved in line with our organisational values and statutory obligations

Under the Sydney Water operating license and agreements with NSW Health, Sydney Water is required to monitor its water quality for the detection of certain disease-causing bacteria and parasites such as

1.total coliforms

2.Escherichia coli 

3.Cryptosporidium and

4.Giardia

Additionally, Sydney Water’s Laboratory Services also use these products when conducting routine and ad-hoc operational monitoring i.e. chlorination of new mains, customer complaints and ad-hoc projects.

This tender is for the supply of water testing kits as detailed below:

•test kits for detection and quantification of E. coli and total coliform bacteria in various water matrices

•products used for Cryptosporidium and Giardia testing by Immunomagnetic separation technique

•items required for automated field sampling and testing Cryptosporidium and Giardia.

Tenderer must supply the products on a Standing Order or “as required” basis as ordered with a guaranteed delivery service to sites within Sydney Water’s operating area and within agreed time parameters.

To express your interest in participating in this event please complete the EOI survey via link below to address your capability to satisfy the minimum criteria given below:

•Certified Quality Management System in place (ISO 9000 / 9001)

•E.coli and total coliform test kits according to ISO 9308-2 

•Established systems for work health and safety to support manufacture and delivery of required products

•Existing capability to supply products for the testing and analysis of total coliforms, E. coli and Cryptosporidium & Giardia

•Appropriate licences and authorisation for distributing the relevant products in Australia

If selected to participate in this sourcing event, Tenderers must have completed registration in Ariba.

Evidence of a safety system (policies and procedures) that meets Sydney Water’s Tier 3 WHS requirements

Maintain appropriate facilities and levels of human and financial resources during the term of the Contract

Employ sound risk management practices covering:

i.selection and warranty of products for their suitability to generally accepted use

ii.safety and environmental hazards posed by products and services supplied, particularly within the scope of their intended use

iii.continuity of supply and customer needs

iv.security of supply arrangements and facilities and control of the supply chain

v.security of information/records, including validation, protection from loss, interference, unauthorised access, detection of errors and fraudulent activity.

It is ancipicated that contract(s) will be awarded by end July 2022