Community Bus - Toyota Coaster SB 38 CZ - Invitation for Tenders

Condition of Bus

The bus is offered for sale in ‘as-is’ condition with no warranty given, expressed or implied, that the goods for sale are in full working order or fit for purpose. Tenderers are advised to undertaketheir own due diligence when tendering.

Each tenderer is deemed to have, prior to submitting its tender, become acquainted with the condition of the bus, and made all necessary examinations, investigations and inspections required to develop their tender.

Submission of Tenders

Tenders must be submitted on the form provided, and must be complete with the name, address and contact detail of the tenderer, tendered price (inclusive of GST) and signed by the tenderer.

Tenders, in a sealed envelope and clearly labelled ‘Toyota Coaster Tender’ must be received at the District Council of Tumby Bay, Mortlock Street, Tumby Bay or mailed to PO Box 61, Tumby Bay

5605 such that it is received no later than 4.30pm on Friday 20th February 2026.

Late tenders will not be considered.

The Council may, in its absolute discretion, no less than two business days before the closing date, extend the closing date by notice on Council’s website.

Validity of Tenders

All tenders will remain open for acceptance by the Council for a period of 30 days after the closing date.

Once submitted, a tenderer cannot withdraw its tender without the consent of the Council, unless the tender is withdrawn in writing before the closing date.

Inspection

The bus may be inspected by prior arrangement with Peter Cassidy, Works Supervisor. Ph 0428 882 074.

Acknowledgement by Tenderers

Tenderers acknowledge that the Council:

• makes no representations and offers no undertakings in issuing this request for tenders

• is not bound to accept the highest tender or required to accept any tender

• accepts no responsibility for a tenderer misunderstanding or failing to respond correctly to this Request for Tender

• will not be liable for or pay any expenses or losses incurred by any party whether in the submission of a tender or due to an outcome of the tender process

• will not be bound by any verbal advice given or information furnished by any member, officer or agent of the Council in respect of the tender Council’s Rights

The Council reserves the right to:

• amend, vary, supplement or terminate this RFT at any time

• accept or reject any tender, including the highest tender

• negotiate with any tenderer regarding their tender for any lot or part lot

• discontinue negotiations with any tenderer