Department of Logistics and Infrastructure · NT Gov

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Tender: Water Bore Drilling Campaign – Larapinta Drive Mereenie Loop (168–193 km), Alice Springs Region

Released 7 days ago

Closes09 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate$420K to $2.4MInflation adjusted

LocationAlice Springs, NT

AgencyDepartment of Logistics and Infrastructure

SourceNT Gov

CategoryWater & Sanitation

ReferenceT26-1314

Published19 Oct 2026

14 days leftCloses Mon, 9 Nov 2026

About

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure is seeking a supplier for a water bore drilling campaign on Larapinta Drive Mereenie Loop covering the 168–193 km section in the Alice Springs region as Package 1. The tender requests delivery of drilling services focused on establishing water bores along this specified stretch of road.

Tender breakdown

From 8 documents

Water bore drilling and constructionSchedule of rates

Watch out for8

Specified Hydrogeologist: the hydrogeologist is a specified subcontractor (Water Technology Pty. Ltd.) — you must accept their supervision and include them in your price and program.

AAPA certificates and land access permissions are Hold Points: must be provided before commencing works or entering non-NTG land; do not enter until Superintendent has evidence.

Water extraction licences/permissions are Hold Points before extracting groundwater (unless Superintendent has obtained permit); private bore permissions required and must be provided.

Documents8

Grouped by what each file is for

Tender documents2The main request: what they want, how to respond and the rules.

Forms to return1Fill these in and send them back with your response.

Drawings, plans and photos1Site plans, design drawings, CAD files and photos.

Contract and conditions1The contract you would sign and its terms.

Reports and background1Studies, reports and plans to read for context.

Guides and policies1Background: buyer policies, guides and portal instructions.

Other documents1Everything else attached to this tender.

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