Civil Engineer Tenders

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services. The tender closes at 2:00 PM on 12 May 2026.

The bid notice states that the council is seeking to engage a suitably qualified contractor.

If respondents require inspection of the site, all queries to be emailed to the tender contact person.

The works are to be completed between July 2026 and September 2026.

In addition to any defects liability period stated in the draft conditions of contract, tenderers must detail any extended warranties offered, including any conditions and/or exclusions.

Tenders will be evaluated using a weighted point score evaluation system that allows price and non-price criteria to be taken into account in the selection of a preferred tenderer. Evaluation criteria include customer service experience and capacity, tendered prices, level of risk, environmental and quality management systems, local economic benefit and social inclusion, relevant experience, staff resources, use of subcontractors, timeframe for completion, demonstrated experience in completing similar works, current and future workload, warranties and guarantees, and degree of compliance with RFT requirements.

Tenderers must be licensed or registered to perform the works if applicable. They must also demonstrate financial capacity and provide details of insurance, licenses, accreditations, and memberships to relevant industry peak bodies.

The council may conduct a site/industry briefing, and tenderers are not to treat any statements made at the briefing as variations to this RFT. The council reserves the right to require all tenderers to attend the site/industry briefing.

The project closure is scheduled for before 30th April 2027. Onsite works shall not commence prior to 1st November 2026 unless approved by WGCMA.

A payment schedule will be agreed between WGCMA and the appointed contractor based upon delivery of the key tasks and milestones detailed above.

Submissions will be assessed and scored against criteria including demonstrated understanding of project requirements, approach and methodology, qualifications, skills and local content, timelines, relevant prior experience, and value for money.

The contractor consortium requires core team skills in skilled project management, exceptional occupational health and safety expertise, environmental management pertaining to construction in waterways and wetlands, surveying and monitoring of works, civil and construction engineering, operation of heavy plant and equipment in remote and challenging conditions, low impact construction techniques, and water control structure design, fabrication, and installation.

A compulsory onsite briefing will be held on Tuesday 12th May 2026, and attendance is a prerequisite to submission and consideration of a bid. A site visit is also a prerequisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

The authority will accept questions or requests for further information or clarification until 22nd May 2026.