Balm Tenders

The deadline for Separable Portion 1 (SP1) is 29 May 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions that payment claims are submitted monthly from the commencement date until the date of practical completion, upon issue of a certificate of practical completion, and a final payment claim within 20 business days from the expiry of the last defects liability period.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, it requires submissions from suitably qualified heritage plaster and remediation contractors with demonstrated experience.

The bid requires heritage qualified plasterers with demonstrated experience in traditional materials and methods.

The bid notice does not explicitly state penalties. However, it mentions liquidated damages in the context of the general agreement, which is not detailed in the tender extract.

Attendance at the scheduled mandatory onsite briefing is required at 9:00 am on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.

The supplier query cutoff is Monday, 06 April 2026, 09:00 pm.

The bid notice states that the closing date is Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The evaluation criteria include proven capacity, methodology, compliance, work health safety, qualifications, response to the modern slavery act checklist, response to the environmental, social, local and aboriginal torres strait islander checklist, and value represented by each tender.

Respondents must submit their tender in accordance with the requirements of this request for tender and subject to the conditions of tender set out in section 3.

There is a nonmandatory site briefing at 10:00 AM, Wednesday 11 March 2026 at Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground, Callan Park, Lilyfield NSW ****.

The supplier query cutoff is Sunday 22 March 2026 03:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.

The consultant must adhere to the following milestones: engagement commencement: 23 march 2026, digital deliverables: end of may 2026, exhibition installation: end of june 2026, phased digital content completion: end of july 2026, museum completion: end of july 2026.

Eois will be assessed against: demonstrated experience in museum planning and design, understanding of heritage and community-led projects, innovation and inclusivity in interpretive planning, alignment with inner west council values, value for money and project feasibility.

Applicants must submit the following: cover letter and organisation profile, proposal addressing all evaluation criteria, examples of past experience, projects or case studies, letters of support or partnership confirmations, summary of measurable outcomes.

It is mandatory to visit the site and inspect the caretakers cottage.

Any enquiries that proponents may wish to make to clarify any aspect of the request for expression of interest prior to submitting their proposal should be submitted to the contact officer via vendorpanel not later than three business days prior to the closing date.

The appointed museum consultant will be responsible for strategic and interpretive planning, exhibition and virtual design, stakeholder engagement, and full project delivery within an approved budget of 700, 000.