Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water / Reintroduction of Locally Extinct Mammals (UNSW) - env442

Contract Award Notice ID env442

Publish Date 1-Aug-2016

Category Environmental management

Agency Office Of Environment & Heritage

Particulars of the goods or services to be provided under this contract

To reintroduce locally extinct mammals into large fenced exclosures in national parks and undertake associated park management services to support the reintroductions.

Contract Duration 1-Aug-2016 to 31-Jul-2026

Contract Award Notice Details

Contractor Name UNIVERSITY OF NSW - CASHIER
ACN 195873179
ABN 57 195 873 179
Is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander owned business No
Street Address KENSINGTON CAMPUS
Town/City KENSINGTON
State/Territory NSW
Postcode 2052
Country AUSTRALIA

Other private sector entities involved in, with an interest in or benefiting from this contract

Not Applicable

Estimated amount payable to the contractor (including GST)

$8,440,000.00 (Goods or services supplied)

Any provisions for payment to the contractor for operational or maintenance services

Not Applicable

Method of Tendering

Limited

Description of any provision under which the amount payable to the contractor may be varied

Not Applicable

Description of any provisions under which the contract may be renegotiated

Not Applicable

Summary of the criteria against which the various tenders were assessed

Evaluation Criteria	Weighting
a) Demonstrated capacity/ability to perform and meet the projected schedule of works including: - Skills, expertise of key personnel - Previous experience in threatened species reintroduction programs including construction of feral-proof fencing and translocation of threatened species. - Capacity to undertake associated management activities b) Methodology for reintroduction including - species selection, size of exclusion area, establishment and maintenance of exclusion areas, timing, and monitoring - management activities proposed to support reintroduction efforts. c) Pricing d) Partnership in-kind and financial contribution e) Identification and capacity to maximize benefits from the project including - Improved outcomes for other species - Improved scientific knowledge - Social and economic benefits to local communities - Engagement of Aboriginal and local communities - Opportunities for visitors

Evaluation Criteria

Weighting

a) Demonstrated capacity/ability to perform and meet the projected schedule of works including:
- Skills, expertise of key personnel
- Previous experience in threatened species reintroduction programs including construction of feral-proof fencing and translocation of threatened species.
- Capacity to undertake associated management activities
b) Methodology for reintroduction including
- species selection, size of exclusion area, establishment and maintenance of exclusion areas, timing, and monitoring
- management activities proposed to support reintroduction efforts.
c) Pricing
d) Partnership in-kind and financial contribution
e) Identification and capacity to maximize benefits from the project including
- Improved outcomes for other species
- Improved scientific knowledge
- Social and economic benefits to local communities
- Engagement of Aboriginal and local communities
- Opportunities for visitors

Contract Contains Agency 'PiggyBack' Clause

Industrial Relations Details for this Contract

Name of Sub-contractors (incl. ABN & ACN)

Not Applicable

Applicable Industrial Instruments

Not Applicable

Location of Work

Not Applicable

NSW Industrial Relations inspectors routinely audit the employment records of contractors and sub-contractors to all NSW Government contracts. The results of these inspections are published on the NSW Industrial Relations website.

Agency Contact Sarah Pizzey

Email Address sarah.pizzey@environment.nsw.gov.au

Other Information

Reference: OEH-677-2014