Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking a contractor for a sports lighting upgrade at Research Park Oval. The project includes design, installation of new lighting towers and underground power, removal of old equipment, and all associated civil, electrical, testing, and certification works. The goal is to achieve 150 lux illumination. Tenders must be lodged electronically by 2:00 PM on 13 August 2026. Evaluation criteria include price (50%), capability (30%), collaboration (10%), and sustainability (10%).
The tender closing time is 2:00 PM on 13 August 2026. The intended contract commencement date is 1 October 2026, and the intended contract practical completion date is 31 March 2027.
Tenders will be evaluated based on best value principals, with the following weighting: financial benefit to council (price) 50%, capability quality (technical capacity resources) 30%, collaborative approach 10%, and economic and social sustainability 10%.
The council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor. Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to provide and deliver the required goods/services/works, with a proven record in past and current contracts, innovative ideas, and provided information as detailed in Part D Tender Response.
The supplier query cutoff is 2:00 PM on 6 August 2026.
Tenderers may be disqualified for unauthorized communications, improper assistance from council employees, anticompetitive conduct, or failure to notify the council of a conflict of interest.