Aquatic Wheelchair Replacement

Council seeks the supply and delivery of replacement of 2 x aquatic wheelchairs for use across aquatic and leisure facilities. The replacement equipment must provide safe, reliable and accessible pool entry and exit for patrons with limited mobility, while being suitable for use in wet, chlorinated environments.

Minimum Requirements

The supplied aquatic wheelchair must:

• Be specifically designed for pool / hydrotherapy and wet-area environments.

• Be constructed from corrosion-resistant and rustproof materials suitable for continuous exposure to water and outdoor conditions.

• Be lightweight, durable and easy to manoeuvre for both users and carers.

• Include solid, puncture-proof tyres and hand-operated brakes on both rear wheels.

• Provide a comfortable and safe seating arrangement suitable for aquatic facility patrons.

• Be capable of being fully immersed in water, via a lifting frame

• Be compatible with the existing Pelican Pool/Spa Hoist system currently in use at Council’s Hydrotherapy Centre.

• Allow safe transfer of patrons into and out of pools when used in conjunction with the hoist system, including a restraint/seat belt

• Have a safe working load of 200kgs

• Comply with relevant Australian safety and accessibility standards.

Preferred Solution

The preferred replacement is the Platypus Pool and Wet Area Wheelchair manufactured by Para Mobility, or an equivalent approved alternative that meets all functional and compatibility requirements.

Deliverables

The successful supplier shall provide:

• Supply and delivery of the aquatic wheelchair(s). Address: 4 Creek Road St Marys NSW 2760.

• Manufacturer specifications and warranty information.

• Operating and maintenance instructions.

• Confirmation of compatibility with the existing Pelican Pool/Spa Hoist system.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be assessed on:

• Compliance with the minimum requirements.

• Compatibility with existing infrastructure and equipment.

• Product durability and suitability for aquatic environments.

• Warranty, support and availability of replacement parts.

• Overall value for money.

Buyer: Penrith City Council

Buyer location: Charles Hackett Dr, St Marys, New South Wales 2760, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP529946

Buyer's reference: PCC26/27-344

Opens: Monday 19 October 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Closes: Thursday 29 October 2026 05:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Thursday 29 October 2026 05:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)

Expected decision: Thursday 19 November 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Categories: Community & Social Services; 1: Disability Support Services; 2: Grant & Funding Programs; Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services; 1: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access

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

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