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201251 Depot Master Plan

Issued by Sutherland Shire Council · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
26 Oct 2026
Closes
18 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC
Reference
VP530369
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Sector
Water & Environment

At a glance

Sutherland Shire Council in Australia has published a tender in water & environment: “201251 Depot Master Plan”. Submissions close on 18 November 2026, 23 days from today. Quote reference VP530369 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 4 notices from this buyer since 2026, 4 of them currently open. There are 106 open water & environment notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.

Details

Sutherland Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced Lead Design Consultants to submit a Tender for the development of integrated Master Plans for four (4) key operational sites. The Master Plans will provide a coordinated, long-term strategic framework to guide the future use, development and management of Council's multidisciplinary operational facilities, ensuring they continue to meet current and future service delivery, workforce and community needs.

This project encompasses Council's operational depots at Bath Road and Ethel Road, the Animal Shelter at Taren Point, and the Community Recycling Facility at Kurnell. The Master Plans will assess three (3) design options representing different scales of development: optimisation of existing facilities, redevelopment and consolidation of operations, and strategic transformation incorporating alternative sites or relocation opportunities.

This Request for Tender (RFT) outlines the scope of services required from the Lead Design Consultant and the requirements for submitting a Tender. The Contract will be awarded to the Respondent that best demonstrates the capability, relevant experience and a comprehensive understanding of the project objectives. The successful Respondent will work collaboratively with Council and key stakeholders throughout the planning and design process to deliver practical, innovative and future-focused Master Plans that align with Council's strategic objectives and provide long-term value to the organisation and the community.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The aim of this project is to develop a coordinated, long-term Master Plan to guide the future use, development and management of the above operations and operational sites while ensuring the plan supports Council’s delivery of services to the community.

As part of Councils Delivery Program 2025 – 2030 and Operational Plan 2025/26 (DPOP), Facilities and Fleet is required to develop Depot Master Plan for four (4) locations including the Depots at Bath Road and Ethel Road, the Animal Shelter at Taren Point, and the Community Recycling Facility at Kurnell in accordance with the Master Plan Determination Guidelines.

Questions asked by the buyer:

Is your business registered under SCM0801 - Government Architect's Strategy and Design Prequalification Scheme?

Buyer: Sutherland Shire Council

Buyer location: 4 Eton St, Sutherland, New South Wales 2232, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP530369

Buyer's reference: 201251

Opens: Monday 26 October 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Closes: Wednesday 18 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Wednesday 11 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)

Expected decision: Wednesday 09 December 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Categories: Architecture & Urban Design & Planning Services; 1: Urban Design & Master Planning; Business & Administrative Services; 1: Business & Strategic Planning services

Regions of service: New South Wales; 1: Sydney; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 4

Published on VendorPanel Public Tenders. Documents and responses require free VendorPanel supplier registration.

Context for bidders

We hold 4 notices from Sutherland Shire Council, going back to October 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure and Water & Environment. There are 106 open Water & Environment tenders in Australia. This one closes in 23 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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