Inspection and Testing of Essential Fire Safety Services

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Nambucca Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced firm to provide inspection and testing of essential fire safety services across various Council-owned and managed buildings within the Nambucca Valley Local Government Area.

Objectives

The objective of this tender is to establish a reliable, compliant and value-for-money service arrangement that supports Council's statutory fire safety obligations, reduces compliance risk, maintains safe public facilities, and ensures all required inspections, testing and Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed accurately and on time.

Scope

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Inspection and testing of essential fire safety measures in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and legislative requirements
• Preparation of inspection reports identifying defects and non-conformances
• Notification of critical defects requiring immediate rectification
• Provision of Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) documentation and supporting records
• Testing of systems including, but not limited to: portable fire extinguishers; fire blankets; fire detection and alarm systems; emergency and exit lighting; fire doors; hose reels and hydrants; sprinkler systems; smoke hazard management systems; fire indicator panels; and any other essential fire safety measures installed at Council facilities
• Maintaining accurate service records
• Liaising with Council representatives regarding scheduling and access requirements
• Completing all scheduled inspections and testing in accordance with the agreed annual service schedule
• Responding to requests for service and submitting reports in a timely manner

Contractor Requirements

• Comply with Council's Work, Health & Safety (WHS) requirements, including online induction requirements via the current platform, BeSafe
• Undertake an online prequalification process
• Upload all required insurance documents
• Provide timely notification of critical defects or issues affecting building compliance
• Maintain effective communication regarding scheduled inspections, access requirements and service delivery

Tender Briefing

An information briefing for suppliers will be held as follows:

• Date: Thursday 16.07.2026
• Time: 11am
• Location: Nambucca Valley Council Administration Building, 44 Princess Street, Macksville NSW 2447