Procurement: North East Link State Tolling Corporation

General information and support for organisations wishing to engage with the North East Link State Tolling Corporation's procurement activities.

Forward procurement activity plan

The forward 'Procurement Activity Plan' provides a high-level summary of potential procurement opportunities over the coming period. This plan will be reviewed biannually. It is an estimate of activity at a given point in time, and is subject to change.

Download the forward plan (as of 09 September 2022):

Note: All forecast procurements are subject to revision or cancellation.

The information in the Procurement Activity Plan is provided for planning purposes only. It does not present a solicitation or constitute a request for proposal. Nor is it a commitment by the Government to purchase the described goods or services.

There is no obligation to respond to or return any unsolicited bids received.

North East Link State Tolling Corporation: Updated 9 September 2022
Procurement nameThe opportunity
including list and description
of goods and services
(with estimated quantities if known)
Special requirementsEstimated contract durationEstimated invitation to supply release dateMarket approach (ITS/RFQ/RFT/EOI/
SPC, open/selective)
International Agreement
Covered procurement?
Yes/No
Transaction AdvisorServices of a Transaction Advisor to support STC in its engagement of (i) contractors that can design and implement roadside and back-office systems able to monitor traffic and collect revenue in the form of road tolls for the North East Link project (ii) an Independent Verifier that can assess and confirm whether Contractors are meeting their contractual obligationsRelevant (road traffic) toll collection system design and implementation capability and experience3 years 6 monthsOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveYes
Probity AdvisorServices of a Probity Advisor required to:
- Provide strategic advice relevant to probity standards required
- Monitor progress and provide status reports during STC's procurement phase
- Alert STC's senior management to any material probity issues or non-compliances
- Provide regular reports to STC's CEO/MD and Board
- Attend meetings, presentations and negotiations with suppliers to ensure appropriate protocols are followed
Some experience of road traffic/toll collection projects preferred3 yearsOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveYes
Tolling AdvisorServices of a Tolling Advisor required to ensure that STC's toll collection capability as implemented is appropriate and optimisedRelevant (road traffic) toll collection system design and implementation experienceInitial term 3 years with 2 x 2-year optionsOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveYes
Assurance AdvisorServices of an independent assurance advisor to provide advice (considering appropriateness, risks, opportunities and practicality) to STC's management at each gate or stage of the projectRelevant (road traffic) toll collection system design and implementation experience.

Extent of involvement on project estimated at 4 days per month
3 yearsOct-Dec 2022RFTYes
Specialist Advisor for Tech Assurance/CoordinationServices of a specialist advisor to carry out technical assurance and coordination duties:
- across NEL delivery and traffic engineering and modelling services
- during the procurement phase of STC's toll collection capability project.
Relevant (road traffic) toll collection system design and implementation experienceInitial term 3 years with 2 x 2-year optionsOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveYes
Strategic traffic modelling AdvisorServices of a strategic traffic modelling advisor to undertake toll revenue modelling and forecasting for STCRoad traffic modelling and toll forecasting experienceInitial term 3 years with 2 x 2-year optionsOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveYes
Probity AuditorServices of a probity auditor to review and report on the procurement phase of the TCC projectSome experience of road traffic/toll collection projects preferred6-month initial term with a 6 month optionMar-June 2024SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveNo
Legal AdvisorServices of a Legal Advisor to provide advice to STC; advise on matters arising from NELP activities and STC's project and contractual obligations; advise on tolling and electricity procurement; assist with developing further contract administration and management protocols; advice on and preparation of contracts requiring execution and use of corporate seal as directed; advice on contract structures and risks and issues relating to TCC procurement and delivery.Relevant Legal experience.Initial term 3 years with 2 x 2-year optionsOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveNo
Commercial AdvisorServices of a Commercial Advisor to: advise on contract administration and governance; maintenance of a STC payments model/manual to track and forecast key payment obligations; advise on Tolling revenue modelling; prepare STC revenue model; TCC procurement advice and preparation of TCC delivery case; assist with management of stakeholders such as VAGO, ABS, ATO and others as required; TCC procurement support for EOI and RFT; electricity procurement strategies and optionsRelevant commercial experience.3-year termOct-Dec 2022SPC (Professional and Advisory Services panel) - SelectiveNo

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