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Ken Harrison Reserve - Irrigation Upgrade Works

Issued by Swan Hill Rural City Council · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
16 Oct 2026
Closes
26 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC
Reference
VP529859
Location
Victoria, Australia
Sector
Agriculture & Food

At a glance

Swan Hill Rural City Council in Australia has published a tender in agriculture & food: “Ken Harrison Reserve - Irrigation Upgrade Works”. Submissions close on 26 November 2026, 40 days from today. Quote reference VP529859 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 5 notices from this buyer since 2026, 3 of them currently open. There are 29 open agriculture & food notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.

Details

Swan Hill Rural City Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for the design and construction of an irrigation system upgrade at Ken Harrison Reserve, Swan Hill, Victoria.

The project is time sensitive considering the seasonality of cricket and other sports activities in the vicinity.

This Contract will be a Lump Sum Contract not subjected to market price adjustments and will be governed in accordance with the Australian Standard 4902:2000, a standard form contract in Australia for design and construction projects.

The overall project scope comprises of:

  • Pump Shed Design, required permits/consents, and construction
  • Decommissioning of the old pump shed and existing pump pit
  • Supply and install Pump System with suitable pumps
  • Upgradation of the irrigation system for the Cricket Oval including the control system
  • Providing required suction infrastructure to draw water from the dam

Background information / Compatibility requirements

Swan Hill Rural City Council recognises the importance of maintaining high-quality public spaces for community and sporting activities. The current irrigation system at Ken Harrison Reserve is outdated and inefficient, resulting in high maintenance requirements, inconsistent performance and poor water control. This project aims to upgrade the system to provide a reliable, efficient and sustainable irrigation solution that will support year-round use, enhance turf quality, reduce operational costs and align with Council’s standards for quality public facilities.

Buyer: Swan Hill Rural City Council

Buyer location: 45 Splatt St, Swan Hill, Victoria 3585, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP529859

Buyer's reference: 27 28 1407

Opens: Friday 16 October 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Closes: Thursday 26 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Friday 20 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)

Expected decision: Thursday 10 December 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Categories: Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services; 1: Irrigation & Reticulation; Construction & Operation; 1: Building Construction Materials & Services; 2: Excavation Services; Horticulture & Arboriculture; 1: Irrigation & Watering Systems; Water & Sewage; 1: Pipeline Construction; 2: Pipes & Valves & Fittings

Regions of service: Victoria; 1: Loddon; 2: Mallee; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 6

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

Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from Swan Hill Rural City Council, going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in Agriculture & Food, Construction & Infrastructure and Real Estate & Facilities. There are 29 open Agriculture & Food tenders in Australia. This one closes in 40 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • 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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