Sydney Water Corporation - Supply of WaterFix® Program Products WS2727332877 - RFT-10047641

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.

We are running an initial EOI and subsequent tender for the provision of water efficient products to support Sydney Water’s WaterFix® Programs. 

Sydney Water is committed to Water Conservation, a key initiative helping us to achieve this is our flagship WaterFix® suite of plumbing related programs which has been helping customers to save water for more than 20 years.

Sydney Water’s WaterFix® Residential, WaterFix® Strata, WaterFix® Commercial, WaterFix® Small Business and PlumbAssist programs enable customers to save water by fixing leaks and installing water-efficient devices in their properties.   

This event is for Supply of water efficient fixtures and fittings.

Products in scope include Toilets, Cisterns, Urinals, Tapware and other water efficient devices. 

Product range will include Budget, Standard and Luxury price points.

Proponent will be required to manage product stock levels, warranty claims and have an auditable inventory management system.

• RFTs:
  • RFT-10048181

To express your interest in participating in this event please complete the EOI survey via link below; 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XLtRg5105E6xxHGjlxrL6X8s5jG-iyBPnOMGCOo_mdFUODRXVzY0RkZBT1ZVWE0zVVpURDZCVTlUMy4u

Suppliers that meet minimum requirements will be requested to self-register for Ariba.

Questions may be directed to the e-mail address indicated - no phone calls will be accepted.

If selected to participate in a future sourcing event, proponents must have completed and passed the questionnaire and completed registration in Ariba.

Have at least  70% of products that are Watermark Certified and have minium 3-Star WELs Rating

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

The EOI closes 7 January. Suppliers will be shortlisted based on completion of the questionnaire and asked to self register in Ariba. A closed sourcing event will be conducted in late January 2022 and concluding by mid February. A contract may be awarded by March.