Description Fire and Rescue NSW seeks a panel of one or more suppliers to supply and deliver Loose Particle Absorbents for containing hydrocarbon spills in the communities of NSW. Project goals The objectives of RFT FRNSW000263 are to secure a panel of of one or more dependable suppliers ca...
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Fire and Rescue NSW seeks a panel of one or more suppliers to supply and deliver Loose Particle Absorbents for containing hydrocarbon spills in the communities of NSW.
The objectives of RFT FRNSW000263 are to secure a panel of of one or more dependable suppliers capable of supplying and delivering Loose Particle Absorbents within agreed timeframes and in accordance with the Statement of Requirements, enhancing FRNSW’s ability to better protect the growing population of the state of NSW over the next nine years.
The successful Supplier/s will have demonstrated their capacity and capability to:-
Loose Particle Absorbents to be used by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) personnel for hydrocarbon spills form part of the inventory carried on firefighting appliances.
The function of Loose Particle Absorbents is to absorb and contain hydrocarbons from a spill so they can be removed for disposal or treatment,
Hydrocarbon absorbent agents must:
(a) Be suitable for use with all grades of water (including fresh, turbid, brackish and salt)
(b) Be hydrophobic in nature
(c) Allow water to pass through
(d) Prevent non-absorbed hydrocarbons from passing through
(e) Once absorbent capacity has been reached, remain floating in fresh water with at least 5% of the total volume above the surface.
The absorbent must immobilise petroleum hydrocarbons as described by NSW Environment Protection Agency Approval No. 1999/06 General Approval of the Immobilisation of Contaminants in Waste (Used oil absorbent materials) issued in accordance with Clauses 98 and 99 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.
RFT FRNSW000263 - Part B - Conditions of Tender.pdf (415 KB)
RFT FRNSW000263 - Part F - Statement of Requirements.pdf (362 KB)
RFT FRNSW000263 - Addendum 1 - 17 December 2025.pdf (290 KB)
Respondents are advised that Fire and Rescue NSW has a Christmas shutdown period from Thursday, 25 December 2025 until Friday, 9 January 2026. Questions from potential respondents cannot be answered during the Christmas shutdown period.
The final date for questions from potential respondents is Friday, 23 January 2026 at 5:00pm AEDT, being five days prior to the Closing Date. Questions asked after Friday, 23 January 2026 may not be able to be answered prior to the Tender Closing Date.
Potential Respondents to RFT FRNSW000263 Loose Particle Absorbents are advised of the following Mandatory criteria which must be met to be considered for evaluation:-
*Delivery lead time amended - lead time/s may be reduced through negotiation at contract award.
Respondents should consider all references in the published documents to delivery lead times of Two Business Days to now be a maximum of Five Business Days.
1.
Mandatory requirements to be considered for evaluation
Respondents to RFT FRNSW000263 Loose Particle Absorbents are advised of the following Mandatory criteria which must be met to be considered for evaluation:-
Proposed products must be hydrophobic and meet the Specifications wholly
Supplier must maintain emergency stock of up to 300 Bags in the state of NSW
Supplier must provide “four hour any day” access to emergency stock of up to 300 bags
Delivery of full quantities ordered to any FRNSW site within Two Business Days
Tender Samples must be provided by the Closing Date for the tender
Response type
Free text
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Part C - Tender Response
The Part C Tender Response must be completed in full and uploaded as part of a tender submission to identify the respondent and respond to key questions.
Response type
File upload (Multiple)
Response templates
Fire and Rescue NSW seeks a panel of one or more suppliers to supply and deliver Loose Particle Absorbents for containing hydrocarbon spills in the communities of NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW
Darren Horton
darren.horton@fire.nsw.gov.au
RFT (Open)
Category(s):
Other
FRNSW000263
All regions
Yes
No
None
Estimated timeframe for delivery:
09-Dec-2025
30-Jan-2026 3:00 PM
Completion date:
31-Mar-2035
27-Feb-2026
The objectives of RFT FRNSW000263 are to secure a panel of of one or more dependable suppliers capable of supplying and delivering Loose Particle Absorbents within agreed timeframes and in accordance with the Statement of Requirements, enhancing FRNSW’s ability to better protect the growing population of the state of NSW over the next nine years.
The successful Supplier/s will have demonstrated their capacity and capability to:-
Loose Particle Absorbents to be used by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) personnel for hydrocarbon spills form part of the inventory carried on firefighting appliances.
The function of Loose Particle Absorbents is to absorb and contain hydrocarbons from a spill so they can be removed for disposal or treatment,
Hydrocarbon absorbent agents must:
(a) Be suitable for use with all grades of water (including fresh, turbid, brackish and salt)
(b) Be hydrophobic in nature
(c) Allow water to pass through
(d) Prevent non-absorbed hydrocarbons from passing through
(e) Once absorbent capacity has been reached, remain floating in fresh water with at least 5% of the total volume above the surface.
The absorbent must immobilise petroleum hydrocarbons as described by NSW Environment Protection Agency Approval No. 1999/06 General Approval of the Immobilisation of Contaminants in Waste (Used oil absorbent materials) issued in accordance with Clauses 98 and 99 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.
RFT FRNSW000263 - Part B - Conditions of Tender.pdf (415 KB)
RFT FRNSW000263 - Part F - Statement of Requirements.pdf (362 KB)
RFT FRNSW000263 - Addendum 1 - 17 December 2025.pdf (290 KB)
Respondents are advised that Fire and Rescue NSW has a Christmas shutdown period from Thursday, 25 December 2025 until Friday, 9 January 2026. Questions from potential respondents cannot be answered during the Christmas shutdown period.
The final date for questions from potential respondents is Friday, 23 January 2026 at 5:00pm AEDT, being five days prior to the Closing Date. Questions asked after Friday, 23 January 2026 may not be able to be answered prior to the Tender Closing Date.
Potential Respondents to RFT FRNSW000263 Loose Particle Absorbents are advised of the following Mandatory criteria which must be met to be considered for evaluation:-
*Delivery lead time amended - lead time/s may be reduced through negotiation at contract award.
Respondents should consider all references in the published documents to delivery lead times of Two Business Days to now be a maximum of Five Business Days.
1.
Mandatory requirements to be considered for evaluation
Respondents to RFT FRNSW000263 Loose Particle Absorbents are advised of the following Mandatory criteria which must be met to be considered for evaluation:-
Proposed products must be hydrophobic and meet the Specifications wholly
Supplier must maintain emergency stock of up to 300 Bags in the state of NSW
Supplier must provide “four hour any day” access to emergency stock of up to 300 bags
Delivery of full quantities ordered to any FRNSW site within Two Business Days
Tender Samples must be provided by the Closing Date for the tender
Response type
Free text
2.
Part C - Tender Response
The Part C Tender Response must be completed in full and uploaded as part of a tender submission to identify the respondent and respond to key questions.
Response type
File upload (Multiple)
Response templates
General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity
No notices have been posted for this opportunity.
17 Dec 2025 15:35 PM
Amended to publish Addendum 1 to respond to questions received from potential respondents.
09 Dec 2025 21:46 PM
Amended to provide information about the Christmas shutdown period and the final date for questions from potential respondents.
09 Dec 2025 21:12 PM
Amended to cover the procurement under Enforceable Procurement Provisions.
buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB).pdf
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RFT FRNSW000263 - Part A - Overview.pdf (320 KB).pdf
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RFT FRNSW000263 - Part B - Conditions of Tender.pdf (415 KB).pdf
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RFT FRNSW000263 - Part D - Deed.pdf (754 KB).pdf
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RFT FRNSW000263 - Part E - Specification.pdf (233 KB).pdf
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RFT FRNSW000263 - Part F - Statement of Requirements.pdf (362 KB).pdf
PDF • 361.9 KB
RFT FRNSW000263 - Part C - Tender Response.docx (1374 KB).docx
DOCX • 1.3 MB
RFT FRNSW000263 - Addendum 1 - 17 December 2025.pdf (290 KB).pdf
PDF • 290.4 KB
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