Seeking consultancy services for cost assurance on high-risk, high-value infrastructure construction applications. Services include assisting with application form development and assessing applications for cost reasonableness, value for money, shovel readiness, and co-funding appropriateness. The contract period is from 14 September 2026 to 30 June 2027, with a potential six-month extension. Responses are due by 31 August 2026. Evaluation criteria include understanding of services, capability, experience, and value for money. No industry briefing or site inspection is scheduled. Questions close on 21 August 2026.
The delivery of the application build is due by 16 October 2026, and assistance with high-risk valued applications is due by 14 May 2027.
If e-invoicing is used and agreed upon, payment will be made within five (5) calendar days of receiving a correctly rendered invoice. Otherwise, payment will be made within twenty (20) calendar days.
Responses will be evaluated based on the supplier's demonstrated understanding of the services required, capability and capacity, organisational experience, relevant experience of nominated key personnel, professional and other standards, risk assessment, and the extent to which the proposed fees provide value for money.
Unless otherwise notified by an addendum, there are no site inspections for this Approach to Market.
Questions will be permitted up until 5:00 pm Friday, 21 August 2026, ACT local time.