EOI for the Provision of Emergency Response Team

The purpose of this EoI is to outline the high-level requirements for an integrated, emergency response capability across the ANSTO site Lucas Heights, NSW, inclusive of our tenants and buffer zone (radius of 1.6 klm). The successful tender will provide an offering which addresses ANSTO’s requirements, demonstrable operational capability and expertise, effective business continuity measures, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Scope:

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia's sovereign nuclear organisation. ANSTO serves as our nation's nuclear centre of excellence with activities spanning manufacturing, research, and advisory functions linked to our mandate including nuclear medicine production and human health research, advanced manufacturing and support for the resources sector, defence and national security, and research infrastructure and scientific support. ANSTO provides expert advice to Government on all matters relating to nuclear science, technology, and engineering and serves as the nation's representative within peak international nuclear bodies. ANSTO operates landmark national scientific facilities, including the Open Pool Australian Lightwater reactor (OPAL), Australia's only multipurpose nuclear research reactor, and the Australian Synchrotron, to deliver nuclear science and technology for the benefit of all Australians.

The purpose of this EoI is to outline the high-level requirements for an integrated, emergency response capability across the ANSTO site Lucas Heights, NSW, inclusive of our tenants and buffer zone (radius of 1.6 klm). The successful tender will provide an offering which addresses ANSTO’s requirements, demonstrable operational capability and expertise, effective business continuity measures, and a commitment to continuous improvement. ANSTO’s core values include safety, security and sustainability. We are seeking a partner who can uphold these key principles by providing an emergency response capability which is integrated across the ANSTO Lucas Heights campus.

ANSTO is seeking to engage a contractor to provide suitability qualified and experienced operators to deliver integrated and scalable emergency response services through integrated management and ongoing training of staff.

The contract will be for an initial term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions. Subcontracting is not permitted under this arrangement.

Staffing requirements at Lucas Heights must include:

• 2 x Response officers on every 8 hour shift, (8 hrs shift roster rotation 24/7 – 365 Days a year).

Other Instructions:

Conditions for Participation:

Registered companies having 10 years’ experience of providing site-specific Emergency Response Services in Nuclear and / or Government/Defence related industries.

The ability to sponsor Australian Government Security Clearances up to the level of NV1 (e.g. a member of the Defence Industry Security Program).

Timeframe for Delivery:

EOI release: 17 October 2025

EOI return: 19 November 2025

EOI evaluation completed: 30 November 2025

RFT issued: 2 February 2026

RFT returned: 3 March 2026

RFT evaluation completed: 31 March 2026

Contract award: 10 April 2026

Address for Lodgement:

www.austender.gov.au