Inner West Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified heritage plaster and remediation contractors for specialist conservation works at Balmain Town Hall. The project involves addressing ongoing efflorescence salt contamination and associated deterioration affecting the first-floor auditorium and tower stair. Works include stabilising heritage fabric, removing salt contamination, reinstating damaged decorative elements, and repainting. The tender is divided into two separable portions: SP1 for the first-floor auditorium and SP2 for the tower stair. Key requirements include heritage qualification, demonstrated experience in traditional materials, a detailed methodology addressing desalination and access, and mandatory hold points for testing and inspections. Protection of heritage fabric and minimisation of disruption are crucial. Attendance at a mandatory onsite briefing is required.
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.
