Construction services are sought for the Southern Ocean Research Aquarium (SORA) main works package. This includes the general fitout of Package 1, involving partitions, doors, finishes, fixtures, equipment, and the installation of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. An industry briefing and site visit are mandatory on 9 June 2026. Tenders close on 16 July 2026. The estimated contract commencement is 28 September 2026, with completion by 24 September 2027.
The fitout works are expected to be carried out under one separable portion of works. The customer is looking to commence the services for package 1 in August 2026 with a targeted completion date of August 2027. The expected contract commencement is 28 September 2026 and continue until 24 September 2027.
Deliverables include operating and maintenance manuals, warranties, guarantees, as-built drawings, and a draft commissioning and handover plan, in accordance with the timeframes provided for in the contract.
Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of best value for money, considering weighted criteria such as contract delivery (40%), experience (25%), specified personnel (25%), and program (10%), as well as unweighted criteria including modern slavery, environmental sustainability, pricing, financial capacity, and indigenous procurement policy considerations.
Potential suppliers must be accredited under the WHS Accreditation Scheme prior to contract entry. They must also hold valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record (STR) and comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act **** (Cth) if applicable.
Attendance at the site visit on 9 June 2026 is mandatory for potential suppliers who register for the industry briefing. Attendees whose details have not been notified to the contact officer by the time specified in the atm details may be refused entry to the industry briefing and site visit.
Complaints relating to the ATM are to be directed to the director of procurement at procurementfeedback@dcceew. gov. au.
Tenders may be excluded if they are incomplete, clearly non-competitive, or if the tendered price is assessed as being clearly outside the prevailing market range. Failure to comply with mandatory requirements, such as attending the industry briefing and site visit, can also lead to exclusion.