Tender for the construction and commissioning of the Northern Mental Health Precinct at 52 Frankland Street, Launceston. The project includes a 30-bed mental health inpatient unit and community mental health services. Tenders close at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, 10 June 2026. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 10:00 am. An industry pre-tender briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday, 16 March 2026, at 2:00 pm. Registration for both the briefing and site inspection is required by specific deadlines. The principal reserves the right to negotiate contract terms. A Tasmanian Industry Participation Plan (TIPP) may be required if the tender value exceeds $5,000,000. Compliance with the Government Building and Construction Training Policy is required for projects over $250,000.
Tenders must be lodged on or before 2:00 pm Hobart time on 10 June 2026.
Tenders will be evaluated based on capacity (15%), method (25%), economic and social benefits (30%), and price (30%). The principal aims to achieve best value for money.
Tenderers must be prequalified under specified schemes to a financial level equal to or higher than the value of the works. Tenderers must also be solvent and hold all required accreditations, certifications, registrations, or licenses.
A site inspection is mandatory and will be held on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 10:00 am Hobart time at 52 Frankland St, Launceston. Preregistration is required by 2:00 pm, 18 May 2026.
Information on the formal complaints process is available from the Tasmanian Government Purchasing website.
Tenders may be excluded if they breach RFT provisions, have persistent deficiencies in performance, result in an unacceptable contract outcome, pose unacceptable risks, or breach applicable law. Failure to comply with conditions for participation or compliance matters may also lead to ineligibility.
