Picnic Table Tender Specification - AS 5604 Supplier Response | Auscraft

Technical Specification for Council and Government Tender

This page provides procurement officers, council buyers, and government tendering teams with the technical data required to include Auscraft hardwood picnic tables in a Request for Tender (RFT) or Expression of Interest (EOI) document.

Auscraft Furniture is an Australian manufacturer based in West Gosford NSW. ABN is available on request. All timber used in Auscraft picnic tables meets AS 5604 Class 1 requirements for outdoor timber durability.

Ready to order? Request a free quote from our West Gosford NSW workshop. We respond within one business day.

Timber Species Specification

The following hardwood species are available for council and government procurement. All carry AS 5604 Class 1 durability rating, suitable for exposed outdoor environments including parks, reserves, school grounds, and public spaces.

Timber Species Botanical Name Janka Hardness (kN) AS 5604 Class Density (kg/m3)
Spotted Gum Corymbia citriodora 11.0 kN Class 1 ~1050 kg/m3
Ironbark Eucalyptus sideroxylon 14.0 kN Class 1 ~1100 kg/m3
Merbau Intsia bijuga 8.6 kN Class 1 ~850 kg/m3
QLD Red Gum Eucalyptus tereticornis ~11 kN Class 1 ~1000 kg/m3

Standard and Custom Configurations

Auscraft supplies standard configurations suitable for most council and government applications. Custom dimensions, accessible designs, and non-standard configurations are available and can be specified in your tender document.

  • Standard 8-seat configuration: Accommodates 8 adult users. Full dimensions, estimated weight, and load capacity provided in quote documentation.
  • Standard 6-seat configuration: Suitable for smaller spaces and pedestrian zones. Dimensions and weight provided at quoting stage.
  • Custom configurations: Any dimension, seating arrangement, or accessible design available on request. Supply your site drawing and we will produce a matching specification.
Good to know: Custom specification drawings are available with every quote. Auscraft can supply DXF files suitable for inclusion in tender submissions or council engineering review.

Finish Specifications

Council and government tender documents should specify the required finish. Auscraft offers the following finish options:

  • Raw (unfinished): Timber is left natural. Specify your preferred sealing requirement in the tender document if a council maintenance team will apply finish on-site.
  • Penetrating oil: Feast Watson or equivalent UV-resistant penetrating oil, applied at the workshop. Recommended for exposed coastal and high-UV environments.
  • Stained finish: Colour match available to council colour specifications. Provide colour reference (RAL, Dulux code) in your EOI or RFT.
Note: Specify the desired finish in your tender document. Finish selection affects the maintenance schedule requirements that will be included in the tender response. Unfinished timber requires periodic oiling by the council maintenance team; factory-finished tables extend maintenance intervals significantly.

Compliance and Standards

Auscraft picnic tables are manufactured to the following Australian standards. These references can be cited directly in council and government tender documentation:

  • AS 5604 Timber Durability: All species are AS 5604 Class 1, the highest outdoor durability classification. Suitable for ground contact and fully exposed environments without chemical treatment.
  • AS/NZS 4680 Hot-dip galvanised fasteners: All structural hardware uses hot-dip galvanised fasteners in accordance with AS/NZS 4680, suitable for coastal and high-humidity environments.
  • DDA-accessible designs: Designs compliant with Disability Discrimination Act accessibility requirements are available. Specify in your EOI or RFT documentation.
  • Structural warranty: Included with all orders. Warranty documentation is available for inclusion in tender response files.
Auscraft has supplied custom hardwood picnic tables to councils across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Specification sheets and references are available on request for inclusion in procurement evaluations.

Ready to order? Request a free quote from our West Gosford NSW workshop. We respond within one business day.

How to Request a Tender Response

To receive a complete tender response from Auscraft, submit your RFQ or EOI via our quote form. Include the following information to receive the most accurate and complete response:

  • Site address and installation environment (park, reserve, school ground, coastal zone)
  • Quantity required
  • Preferred timber species, or request our recommendation based on site conditions
  • Any DDA or accessible design requirements
  • Required delivery date or project completion date

In response, Auscraft will provide:

  • Itemised quote with unit and total pricing
  • Full timber specification sheet (AS 5604 data, Janka rating, density)
  • Delivery schedule and lead time confirmation
  • Structural warranty statement
  • DXF drawings if required for engineering review

View our Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Picnic Table and Premium Hardwood Picnic Table, the most commonly specified products for council and government procurement.

Ready to order? Request a free quote from our West Gosford NSW workshop. We respond within one business day.

Want to read more? See our guide on what AS 5604 means for timber durability.

Want to read more? See our guide on Janka hardness ratings for Australian timber.