Request for Tender (RFT) for the provision of Maintenance Services

Geoscience Australia, under the Positioning Australia Program, seeks industry partners to provide services for its GNSS ground station network. The project involves maintaining, repairing and upgrading ground stations across Australia to improve network reliability, consistency, and coverage.

The successful contractor will support the upkeep and maintenance of these stations, ensuring the delivery of precise positioning information that boosts productivity, community safety, and innovation.

Specific Requirements for Suppliers:

• Proven experience in GNSS ground stations or similar infrastructure.

• Experience installing and commissioning Very-small-aperture-terminal (VSAT)

• Capability to provide timely and cost-effective services.

• Adequate technical expertise and resources to handle unforeseen maintenance issues.

• Ability to ensure network reliability, consistency, and coverage.

• Compliance with all relevant safety and operational standards.

• Strong communication and reporting skills to provide updates and feedback to Geoscience Australia.

Summary of maintenance scope of works (site specific detail) – APYL, Kaltjiti:

• Check equipment sent from GA

• Install 4G modem and Antenna (if not already installed)

• Conduct maintenance checklist

• Commission site with GA

• Take photos (HOLD point)

Summary of maintenance scope of works (site Specific detail) – APY2, Watarru:

- Check equipment sent from GA

- Disconnect site from power and Comms (communicate with GA)

- Disconnect existing BPU (Socius),

- Install new BPU (Socius),

- Conduct maintenance checklist

- Commission site with GA

- Take photos (HOLD point)

Summary of maintenance scope of works (site Specific detail) – LAMB, Lambina:

- Check equipment sent from GA

- Disconnect site from power and comms (communicated with GA)

- Disconnect faulty MPPT charger,

- Install new MPPT charger,

- Conduct maintenance checklist

- Commission site with GA

- Install stickers on cabinet

- Take photos (HOLD point)

Summary of maintenance scope of works (site Specific detail) – MTCV, Mt Cavenagh:

- Take N,S,E,W photos at a distance with pillar centre of image (examples attached)

- Conduct maintenance checklist

- Take photos (HOLD point)

Summary of maintenance scope of works (site Specific detail) – MTDN, Mt Doreen Station:

- Check equipment sent from GA

- Disconnect site from power and comms (communicated with GA)

- Replace DC distribution panel

- Replace 2 remaining door switches

- Conduct maintenance checklist

- Commission site with GA

- Take photos (HOLD point)