The Town of Port Hedland is seeking a multidisciplinary design team for the South Hedland Aquatics Facility. The project includes an aquatic centre with approximately 1,250m² of internal accommodation and 4,390m² of external aquatic and recreation facilities, supported by at least 420 car parking bays. Submissions are due by 15:00 AWST on 21 August 2026 and must be submitted online through Vendor Panel. A mandatory briefing is not required. The evaluation will be based on a best value for money approach, considering qualitative criteria (relevant experience, understanding methodology, capacity, design narrative, innovation) and pricing. Tenderers must comply with mandatory and compliance criteria. The contract term is 37 months and 19 days, with a date for practical completion of 14 December 2029. Insurance requirements include Public Liability ($20 million) and Professional Indemnity ($5 million).
The deadline for submissions is 15:00 AWST on Friday, 21 August 2026.
The contractor shall obtain and ensure that the principal will have the benefit of all warranties specified in the contract. Specific warranty details are not fully elaborated in the provided text.
The contract may be awarded to the tenderer who best demonstrates the ability to provide quality products and/or services at a competitive price, using a best value for money approach. This involves assessing tendered prices together with qualitative and compliance criteria.
Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to provide quality products and/or services at a competitive price. Specific qualification criteria include relevant experience, demonstrated understanding and methodology, capacity to deliver resources, design narrative, and innovation in design.
Liquidated damages rates are not specified in detail, but the contract includes conditions related to construction works and potential fines for non-compliance with cyclone preparation directions.
A briefing site inspection is noted as not applicable.
Responses may be rejected if submitted after the deadline, not submitted at the specified place, or if the tenderer fails to submit a completed and signed offer form with all required attachments. Tenders found to contain viruses may also be excluded.