This tender is for the replacement of critical mechanical plant assets at the Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre, Lakeside Stadium, and the State Basketball Centre. The project aims to replace end-of-life equipment including chillers, boilers, hot water systems, air handling units, and control systems to improve reliability, performance, and energy efficiency. Works must be carefully planned and executed to minimize disruption to venue operations. Key objectives include maintaining operational continuity, reducing risks associated with aging infrastructure, and enhancing user comfort. The contract is a medium works contract with an option for design.
The contract is for medium works with an option for design. The closing date for submissions is Sunday, 24 May 2026, 11:00 PM E. South America Standard Time. The expected decision date is Sunday, 05 July 2026.
The contract specifies payment terms within the 'Payment' section, detailing payment claims, statements, and tax invoices. The principal must pay the contractor the contract sum and any other amounts payable under the contract. Payment is generally made within 10 business days after receipt of a payment statement, subject to the contractor providing a tax invoice. Interest may be payable if payments are delayed.
The contractor provides primary obligations and warranties, including that they are suitably qualified and experienced, and licensed/registered where required. They warrant that they have assessed risks, satisfied themselves regarding the contract sum and completion date, and examined the delivery requirements. If design obligations apply, the contractor warrants that the design documents and the works will meet contract requirements and be fit for purpose.
The contractor warrants that they are a competent contractor, prudent, qualified, competent, and professional, experienced in performing activities of a similar nature and delivering works of a similar nature. They must also be suitably qualified and experienced, and to the extent required by law, licensed and registered to perform the contractors activities.
If the contractor does not achieve practical completion by the date for practical completion, they must pay the principal liquidated damages at the rate specified in item 27 for every day after the date for practical completion. The parties acknowledge these damages are a genuine pre-estimate and not a penalty.
The contract details site access and management conditions. While it doesn't explicitly state a mandatory site visit for bidding, it outlines conditions for contractor access to the site, including compliance with access conditions and minimizing disruption. The principal must give the contractor access to the site sufficient to allow performance of activities.
The contract includes a dispute resolution process that begins with a notice of dispute. If a dispute remains unresolved after negotiation and mediation (if applicable), it can be referred to arbitration. Specific deadlines for these stages are outlined within the dispute resolution clauses.
The contract outlines grounds for termination by the principal, including contractor default (e. g. , failure to remedy a breach) or insolvency events. Failure to comply with certain obligations, such as privacy obligations or reporting criminal conduct, can also lead to termination.
The tender requests details of the delivery of at least one Victorian government public sector asset upgrade or new installation of not less than $1,500,000 within the last 5 years, suggesting the project value is at least this amount. The estimated total value is not explicitly stated as a single figure in the provided text, but the requirement for a minimum project value of $1,500,000 indicates the scale.
