NSW RFS Cat 9 Mechanical Upgrade Program Group 1

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is seeking a supplier to deliver mechanical Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and axle load upgrades for Category 9 Toyota LandCruiser appliances within the NSW RFS fleet.

Objectives

The objectives of this RFT are to:

• Identify, install and certify a compliant engineering solution capable of increasing the GVM and axle load ratings of affected Category 9 Toyota LandCruiser appliances
• Deliver an end-to-end solution comprising engineering development, testing, component supply, installation, certification, compliance plates, documentation, warranties and ongoing technical support
• Restore affected appliances to unrestricted operational service where technically viable
• Improve compliant payload capacity and provide an acceptable operating mass margin for the intended operational use of the appliances
• Maintain vehicle safety, reliability, durability and fitness for purpose under RFS operational conditions
• Deliver the program safely, consistently and efficiently at scale across NSW
• Obtain competitive and transparent pricing for the mechanical upgrade program and optional installation works

Scope

This Request for Tender (RFT) forms part of the NSW RFS Cat 9 Mechanical Upgrade Program and seeks an end-to-end solution to address identified GVM and axle load compliance issues affecting the NSW RFS Category 9 fleet.

The scope includes:

• Provision of a compliant, scalable and certified mechanical upgrade solution applied across approximately 281 Category 9 Toyota LandCruiser appliances, comprising approximately 271 appliances manufactured between 2007 and 2018 and approximately 10 appliances manufactured from 2019 onwards that require a mechanical upgrade
• Application of the solution subject to individual vehicle suitability, with quantities indicative and subject to increase or decrease as the fleet is further confirmed and the program progresses
• Provision of an appropriate increase in certified GVM and axle load capacity while maintaining the safety and fitness for purpose of the vehicle and its associated systems
• Progressive delivery of the program across the applicable fleet, with overall program completion targeted for December 2027

Instructions to Tenderers

The RFS may, at its discretion, appoint more than one supplier where this provides a more effective statewide delivery outcome, having regard to the evaluation criteria, value for money, technical capability, capacity, geographic coverage, delivery timeframes and the overall requirements of the Category 9 Mechanical Upgrade Program.

NSW RFS uses Coupa to manage all procurement activities, including management of the sourcing event. Please proceed to the Coupa link and follow the instructions outlined below.

Accessing Tender Documents and Submitting a Response

To access the Tender documents and submit a Tender Response, Tenderers must first select "Request Participation" for the public event they wish to participate in. Once participation has been requested, Tenderers must:

• Go to the Event Info page in the Coupa Sourcing event
• Answer the required participation question by selecting the appropriate response from the drop-down menu: "Do you intend to participate?"
• Read and accept the Tender Terms and Conditions
• Once the above steps have been completed, the "Enter Response" button at the bottom of the page will become active (blue)
• Select "Enter Response" to access, view and download all Tender documents and submit your Tender Response

Coupa Link

Enquiries

• Contact: Phill Hando
• Email: contracts@rfs.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 02 8741 5590