Contracts register

We publish the details of our contracts we've awarded when they:

  • are between Hunter Water and a private sector contractor
  • were signed after 1 July 2010
  • are for a value of $150,000 or more.

How are contracts divided into classes?

Class 1 Contracts

Contracts that have, or are likely to have, a value of $150,000 or more.

Class 2 Contracts

Class 2 contracts are Class 1 contracts that also fit into one of the following categories:

  • There hasn't been a public tender process and the terms and conditions of the contract have been directly negotiated with the contractor.
  • The contract was the subject of a tender (public or not), but the terms and conditions have been substantially negotiated with the contractor.
  • The obligations of one or more parties to maintain or operate infrastructure or assets could continue for 10 years or more and the contract involves a privately financed project or the exchange of significant assets.

Contracts register

For more information, view our contracts register for Class 1 and Class 2 contracts.

Class 3 Contracts

If a Class 2 contract has a value, or likely value of more than $5 million, it becomes a Class 3 contract according to the GIPA Act. Our Class 3 Contracts are detailed below

  • Supply and installation of a customer billing system

    Contract name and details

    CS0566B - Supply and installation of a customer billing system, including annual software support and maintenance until year 2027.

    Successful Contractor

    Gentrack Pty Ltd

    Effective Contract Start Date

    1/09/2017

    Contract Duration

    10 years

    Estimated amount payable to the contractor

    $12,046,000

    Allowable variations to the amount

    Contract contains provisions which allow Hunter Water to order and pay for variations

    Tendering method

    Selective Tender from Prequalified Panel

    Assessment criteria

    Weighted price and non-price (in accordance with Hunter Water Procurement & Tender Policy).

  • Operation and Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Plants

    Contract name and details

    CS0341 - Operation and Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Plants for Hunter Water

    Successful Contractor

    Veolia

    Effective Contract Start Date

    13/11/2014

    Contract Duration

    10 years

    Estimated amount payable to the contractor

    $315,500,000

    Allowable variations to the amount

    Contract contains provisions which allow Hunter Water to order and pay for variations

    Tendering method

    Selective Tender from Prequalified Panel

    Assessment criteria

    Weighted price and non-price (in accordance with Hunter Water Procurement & Tender Policy).

  • Lease of Honeysuckle Head Office Building

    Contract name and details

    Lease of 36 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle. Leaseback of Head Office building.

    Successful Contractor

    Patella Holdings Pty Ltd

    Effective Contract Start Date

    15/07/2014

    Contract Duration

    10 years

    Estimated amount payable to the contractor

    $20,479,100

    Renegotiation provisions

    2 x 5 year extension periods possible.

    Allowable variations to the amount

    Nil

    Tendering method

    Other

    Assessment criteria

    Terms stipulated with sale process.

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

    Yes, outgoings.

    Particulars of how risk will be apportioned, if relevant

    Building insurance taken out by landlord and passed on as outgoing.

  • Provision of Laboratory Services

    Contract name and details

    CS1332 - Provision of laboratory sampling and testing services

    Successful Contractor

    Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd

    Effective Contract Start Date

    8/06/2022

    Contract Duration

    5 years

    Estimated amount payable to the contractor

    $40,590,000

    Renegotiation provisions

    There are provisions to extend the contract for an additional 5 year period based on performance.

    Allowable variations to the amount

    Contract contains provisions which allow Hunter Water to order and pay for variations.

    Tendering method

    Open Tender

    Assessment criteria

    Weighted price and non-price (in accordance with Hunter Water Procurement & Tender Policy).

  • Provision of Call & Control Centre Recruitment Services

    Contract name and details

    CS0889 - Provision of Call & Control Centre Recruitment Services. Provide labour hire support for Hunter Water's Call & Control Centre.

    Successful Contractor

    PeopleFusion Pty Ltd

    Effective Contract Start Date

    1/06/2018

    Contract Duration

    6 years

    Estimated amount payable to the contractor

    $5,645,261

    Renegotiation provisions

    There are provisions to extend the contract for an additional 3 year period.

    Allowable variations to the amount

    Contract contains provisions which allow Hunter Water to order and pay for variations.

    Tendering method

    Open Tender

    Assessment criteria

    Weighted price and non-price (in accordance with Hunter Water Procurement & Tender Policy).