This tender is for the replacement of critical mechanical plant assets at the Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Lakeside Stadium, and the State Basketball Centre. The project aims to replace end-of-life and obsolete equipment, including chillers, boilers, hot water systems, air handling units, and control systems, to improve reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Works must be carefully planned and executed to minimize disruption to venue operations, with particular consideration for peak usage periods and scheduled events. The objective is to reduce operational and maintenance risks associated with aging infrastructure and enhance user comfort.
The tender closes on Sunday, 24 May 2026, at 11:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.
The contract states that payment is generally made within 10 business days after receipt of a payment statement, subject to the provisions of the contract and any set-off rights. Specific payment terms are detailed in Clause 8. 4.
The contractor warrants that the works will meet contract requirements and be fit for purpose. Specific warranties are detailed in Clause 2. 3 and Schedule 5.
The buyer is requesting 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, and details for the delivery of at least one project within facilities that remained open to the general public throughout the delivery period. Compliance with occupational health and safety and industrial relations management evaluation criteria is also required.
If the contractor does not achieve practical completion by the date for practical completion, they must pay liquidated damages at a rate of $1,500 per day, as specified in item 27 of Schedule 1.
The contract mentions site access and conditions (Clause 5) but does not explicitly state a mandatory or optional site visit for this tender.
Supplier queries have a cutoff date of Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 11:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.
The contract outlines termination for contractor default or insolvency (Clause 12. 2), which could lead to disqualification from future projects.