Central Coast Council is seeking tenders for the design, development, and construction of a sports amenity building at Kariong Oval, Kariong NSW 2250. The project is funded by a state grant with a strict budget cap of $650,****, which cannot be exceeded. Tender submissions must demonstrate full compliance with this budget constraint. The scope includes design, preparation of construction documentation, pre-construction planning, site works, provision of services, construction of the building, restoration, landscaping, and provision of as-built documentation and warranties. A 12-month defects liability period is required. All work must comply with Australian Standards and relevant legislation. Communication regarding the tender must be through the online forum. Mandatory criteria include accredited Work Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems. Weighted criteria include organisation experience, key personnel experience, works methodology, sustainability, and price. A local supplier preference weighting will be applied.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the completed works, but it does mention a 12-month defects liability period after completion.
The bid notice states that payment will only be made against correctly rendered invoices made in accordance with council requirements, including reference to the correct purchase order number and the requirements of a tax invoice as defined by the Australian Taxation Office.
The bid notice requires the provision of warranties as applicable and rectification of all defects and omissions that become apparent during a 12-month defects liability period.
The bid notice states that council may accept the tender that, having regard to all the circumstances, appears to council to be the most advantageous, or decline to accept any of the tenders. Tenders will be evaluated on a combination of mandatory and weighted criteria, including organisation experience, key personnel experience, works methodology, sustainability, and price.
Tenderers must have an accredited Work Health and Safety Management System to AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, an accredited Quality Management System to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016, and an accredited Environmental Management System to AS/NZS 14001:2016. They must also demonstrate relevant organisation and key personnel experience in recent works of a similar scale and complexity.
The supplier query cutoff date is Saturday 02 May 2026 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The estimated total value is $650,****, which is a strict and non-negotiable budget cap imposed by a state-funded grant program.
