Published on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 7:42:54 AM
Request for Tender
RFT 26/001 - Tender for the lease of a Portion of Rylington Park Farm
In accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Boyup Brook hereby advertises the intention to dispose of through public tender, a Portion of Rylington Park Farm by way of lease.
Address: Rylington Park Farm, 1437 Boyup Brook – Cranbrook Road, Scotts Brook, WA.
Submission closing date: 3:00 pm (AWST) 9 October 2026.
The Shire of Boyup Brook (Shire) invites Tenders from suitably experienced, structured and financially capable parties for the lease of a portion of the Property, known as Rylington Park Farm for the purpose of primary production (Lease Area).
The Shire is seeking a lessee who can demonstrate:
- relevant agricultural experience and capability;
- financial capacity to undertake and sustain farming operations;
- structurally sound and effective management / organisational characteristics;
- sound land stewardship and farm management practices;
- compliance with applicable legislative and biosecurity requirements; and
- a commitment to maintaining and enhancing the long-term productivity, condition and value of Rylington Park.
Tenderers are expected to demonstrate how their proposed operations align with the objectives of The Charter of Rylington Park Institute for Agricultural Training and Research (Charter) which is attached as Appendix D and support the ongoing management and strategic purpose of the Property.
The Tender document and any other associated documentation are available by contacting the Shire at email: [email protected]
There is a mandatory site inspection at 9.00am (AWST) on 15 September 2026. This site inspection is to ensure that all prospective tenderers are clear on all aspects of the property that are included (and not included) in the potential lease arrangements. Attendees’ details will be collected at the mandatory site inspection and matched against submissions received at the close of tender. Failure to attend the mandatory site inspection will deem the tender’s submission as non-compliant and not eligible for consideration / award by the Council.
UPDATE - 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
Prospective tenderers for the lease of a portion of Rylington Park Farm are advised of the following updates to the tender process:
- Additional Site Inspection: Thursday 24 September 2026 at 10.30am (AWST)
- Close of Enquiries: Extended to Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Close of Tender Submissions: 3.00pm (AWST), Friday 9 October 2026
The additional site inspection provides a further opportunity for prospective tenderers to view the property and ensure they are clear on all aspects of the property that are included (and not included) in the potential lease arrangements.
If you have already attended the initial site inspection on 15 September, you are not required to attend the additional inspection, however are still welcome to attend.
Tenders may only be lodged electronically, by email to [email protected] or hand delivered and placed in the Tender Box located at the Administration Office, 55 Abel Street, Boyup Brook. No late, faxed or mailed tenders will be accepted.
Further information regarding this Tender can be obtained from Carolyn Mallett at [email protected]
Any respondent found to have canvassed Shire of Boyup Brook officers or Elected Members will be disqualified from the tender process.
Leonard Long
Chief Executive Officer
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