Operational Telecommunications Equipment, Infrastructure and Services

Description

SCM0053 is for provision of a range of equipment, infrastructure, and specialist services to build, operate, and maintain telecommunication networks.

Scope

The scheme is mandatory, whole-of-government scheme for use by NSW Government agencies and eligible non-agency buyers. It must be used when buying equipment, infrastructure and services for government operated telecommunications network .

The scheme offers 3 categories with relevant subcategories that suppliers can register under:

Category A - Equipment
Category B - Infrastructure
Category C - Services

• Base Contract Terms

  SCM0053---Base-Contract-Terms---29-November-2024.docx (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 219 kb)

• Base Contract Terms (Order Form)

  SCM0053---Base-Contract-Terms-Order-Form---29-November-2024.docx (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 119 kb)

• Advanced Contract Terms

  SCM0053---Advanced-Contract-Terms---29-November-2024.docx (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 514 kb)

• Advanced Contract Terms (Order Form)

  SCM0053---Advanced-Contract-Terms-Order-Form---29-November-2024.docx (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 152 kb)

• Micro Spend Contract Terms

  SCM0053---Micro-Spend-Contract-Terms---29-November-2024.docx (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 137 kb)

• Standing Offer Deed

  SCM0053---Standing-Offer-Deed---29-November-2024.docx (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 417 kb)

• Guidelines for Customers

  SCM0053---Guidelines-for-Customers-2.1.pdf (PDF, 421 kb)

Scheme Requirements

SCM0053 Scheme specific questions

Referee Reports * (required)

Applicants must submit a minimum of two referee reports for Base Suppliers, or three referee reports for Advanced Suppliers, and represent work completed within the previous three years. 

All referee reports submitted must utilise the supplied template, with all sections completed and the reports signed. 

If applying for multiple subcategories, applicants must have at least one referee report demonstrating experience and capability for each subcategory in the application.

Referee Report 1.1

Referee-Report-1.1.docx

Response type:

File upload

Quality Management System (QMS) * (required)

Provide evidence of your organisation's Quality Management System including ISO 9001 or equivalent certification.

In absence of any certification, please attach your process document to ensure Quality Management.

Response type:

File upload

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Provide evidence of your organisation’s Environmental Management System including any ISO 14001, ISO 20400 or equivalent certification.

In absence of any certification, please attach your Environmental and Sustainability Policy or a document to demonstrate environmental governance appropriate to the service offering.

Response type:

File upload

Work Health & Safety Management System (WHSMS) * (required)

If you are applying for Category C Services, provide evidence of your Work Health & Safety Management System including any ISO 45001 or equivalent certification.

In absence of any certification, please attach your Work Health and Safety Policy or a document to demonstrate work health and safety governance appropriate to the service offering.

Response type:

File upload

Warranties * (required)

Applicants are required to provide a minimum 12 month warranty in respect of the Goods/Services offered.

Response type:

Checkbox agree/disagree

Insurances (Base) * (required)

Applicants are to hold and maintain relevant insurance policies with limits as follows:

• Public Liability Insurance (at least $10,000,000 coverage per claim)
• Product Liability Insurance (at least $5,000,000 coverage per claim)
• Workers Compensation Insurance (in accordance with appropriate legislation)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (at least $5,000,000 coverage per claim. Only applicable if applying for subcategories under Category C Services providing Construction Services or Professional Services)

To be accepted on the SCM0053 Scheme, it is a condition for all suppliers to provide proof of relevant insurances including Public Liability Insurance, Product Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity and Workers Compensation at the time of tender or engagement.

The type and level of insurance coverage will be determined at the time of tender or engagement by the agencies based on the type of procurement, contract value and risk profile.

Does the applicant agree to the above?

Response type:

Checkbox agree/disagree

Insurances (Advanced) * (required)

Applicants are to hold and maintain relevant insurance policies with limits as follows:

• Public Liability Insurance (at least $20,000,000 coverage per claim)
• Product Liability Insurance (at least $20,000,000 coverage per claim)
• Workers Compensation Insurance (in accordance with appropriate legislation)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (at least $20,000,000 coverage per claim. Only applicable if applying for subcategories under Category C Services providing Construction Services or Professional Services
• To be accepted on the SCM0053 Scheme, it is a condition for all suppliers to provide proof of relevant insurances including Public Liability Insurance, Product Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity and Workers Compensation at the time of tender or engagement.

The type and level of insurance coverage will be determined at the time of tender or engagement by the agencies based on the type of procurement, contract value and risk profile.

Does the applicant agree to the above?

Response type:

Checkbox agree/disagree

Financial capacity assessment * (required)

NSW Government agencies are required to assess a contractor's financial capacity at the time of engagement or tendering, and their ongoing ability to deliver the contracted works throughout the contract period. Do you agree to an independent financial assessment if required?

Response type:

Radio button yes/no

Base Contract Terms * (required)

All suppliers using SCM0053 Scheme must contract with Eligible customers using the Base Contract Terms (Scheme Rules clause 11):  

Please acknowledge that you have read and accept to the Base Contract Terms.

Response type:

Checkbox agree/disagree

Advanced Contract Terms * (required)

1. All suppliers using SCM0053 Scheme must contract with Eligible customers using the Advanced Contract Terms (Scheme Rules clause 11):  

Please acknowledge that you have read and accept to the Advanced Contract Terms.

Response type:

Checkbox agree/disagree

Terms and conditions

• SCM0053 - Scheme Rules - v3.1.pdf

  SCM0053---Scheme-Rules---v3.1.pdf (PDF, 893 kb)

View amendments to this scheme

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