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.

Sydney Water is offering this Expression of Interest to participate in a tender for the provision of Mobile Crane Wet Hire.

This scope for the wet hire of mobile cranes covers requirements and objectives for the provision of mobile cranes (Equipment) to Sydney Water which include the following activities:

•Supply of mobile cranes

I.Portion 1 - Lifting capacity of 3 tonnes up to 80 tonnes.

II.Portion 2 - Lifting capacity of 80 tonnes up to 200 tonnes.

III.Portion 3 - Lifting capacity of 200 tonnes up to 750 tonnes.

*Note - Sydney Water has divided the Services into separate Portions. The Tenderer may select one or all Separable Portions contained in RFT.*

•provision of appropriately skilled and trained Equipment operators.

•delivery of the Equipment to the job site; and

•liaising with Sydney Water principal contractors to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery

There are a variety of crane types to be considered, including:

20102302Crane vehicles

24101620Track cranes

24101621All terrain cranes

24101622Rough terrain cranes

24101624Hydraulic truck cranes

24101625Conventional truck cranes

24101645Crawler crane

To express your interest in participating in this event please complete the EOI survey via this link. Where evidence is requested, please ensure it is sent via e-mail to the person listed on this advertisement. Only suppliers that have considered based on questionnaire responses will be considered for the tender. Subsequent registration in our Ariba may be required and instruction will be provided if invited.

If selected to participate in this sourcing event Tenders must have completed registration in Ariba.  Evidence of a safety system (policies and procedures) that meets Sydney Water’s Tier 1 WHS requirements

Tender will commence following the advertisement close date and shortlisting based on questionnaire responses has been completed. The tender will close near end of March.  It is anticipated that contract(s) will be awarded by end May 2022.