Tendering contractors will be required to provide all necessary drilling equipment, including drill rods, drill bits and other consumables as well as adequately experienced and trained personnel to carry out coal exploration drilling. The contractors must operate within the NSW regulatory framework including high-level compliance with relevant workplace health and safety and environmental protection legislative instruments.

It is expected that the project will last 3-6 months, and it is envisaged that the term of the Contract will be up to 12 months, which may be extended to allow for completion of the planned drilling program.

The contractors must work within the Guideline for mineral exploration drilling; drilling and integrity of petroleum exploration and production wells - Mining Act 1992 and Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991.