MWA members working in civil construction, roadworks, drainage, or related supply chains may be interested in an upcoming panel refresh being undertaken by the Local Government Association Tasmania (LGAT) Procurement.
LGAT is refreshing its Minor and Major Civil Works Panel and Civil Works Materials Panel, which were established to streamline procurement and create consistent contracting arrangements for councils across Tasmania.
The panels cover a wide range of civil works and materials, including:
- Drainage maintenance and construction
- Road construction and resealing works
- Line marking and signage works
- Painting and protective works
- Site preparation, demolition and construction
- Asphalt and concrete products
- Bulk construction and landscaping materials
- Guardrails and road safety barriers
Over the past 18 months, the panels have generated significant activity, with numerous requests for quotation issued for council projects. In response to strong uptake and feedback from both councils and suppliers, LGAT has decided to undertake a tender refresh to allow new suppliers to join the panels.
Why it matters for contractors
Being appointed to an LGAT procurement panel provides suppliers with streamlined access to local government work. Benefits include:
- A simplified quotation process rather than full tender submissions for each project
- Harmonised contracts across councils
- Reduced duplication through centrally managed compliance documentation
- Stronger relationships with councils through panel-based procurement
There is no sign-up or annual fee, with only a small administration fee applied to projects won through the panel.
Key dates
- Supplier webinar/information session: 18 March 2026
- Tenders open: 28 March 2026
- Tenders close: 1 May 2026
- Tender outcomes notified: 8 June 2026
Suppliers who are already appointed to the panels do not need to re-tender.
Interested suppliers can register and submit responses via the LGAT Tenderlink portal.
MWA encourages members involved in civil works, construction, materials supply and infrastructure delivery to consider this opportunity to engage with the Tasmanian local government sector.