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, livable 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 planning on delivering a series of network wastewater assets over the next ten years to service the Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC), and to meet the forecasted increase in demand and growth within the region.

Sydney Water will be commencing a transaction process to engage with a capable partner to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) to deliver the Upper South Creek Networks Program.