More Sustainable Heating and Cooling in ACT Public Schools: Gas Furnace Replacement – Caroline Chisolm Senior and Junior Schools

Closes in 27 daysSubmission deadline: 01 December 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Sydney

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Overview Infrastructure Canberra (iCBR) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of the Education Directorate for delivery of the Gas Furnace Replacement Program across selected ACT public schools within the Tuggeranong Network, including Caroline Chisolm Senior and Junior Schools. The project forms part of the More Sustainable Heating and Cooling in ACT Public Schools Program. Purpose The project seeks to replace identified non-compliant gas heating assets, remove redundant gas heating infrastructure and support the ongoing electrification of school facilities. Scope The scope includes: Replacement of identified non-compliant gas heating assets Removal of redundant gas heating infrastructure Supporting the ongoing electrification of school facilities Instructions to Tenderers This request includes confidential information. Suppliers are advised that there are two tender boxes as follows: 84669DOC-PIED0015229 and 84669RFT-PIED0015229. All tenderers are to note that the Confidentiality Deed in 84669DOC-PIED0015229 (Attachment 8 in RFT) must be completed and submitted via Tenders ACT (TendersACT@act.gov.au) to gain access to the confidential documents contained in tender box 84669RFT-PIED0015229. Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A briefing session for the More Sustainable Heating and Cooling in ACT Public Schools: Gas Furnace Replacement project will be held as follows: Date: 17 November 2026 Time: 10:00 am Location: Caroline Chisholm School, Senior Campus, 108 Hambidge Cres, Chisholm ACT 2905, followed by Caroline Chisholm School, Junior Campus, Hambidge Cres, Chisholm ACT 2905 Registration closes: 16 November 2026, 11:00 am The site visit will focus on introducing the sites to gain further context and understanding of the sites, project and its requirements. The project team will emphasise delivery methodology and important considerations, such as stakeholder management, consultation and coordination, and will provide clarifications on any supplier queries about the project. Attendance at the briefing is a prerequisite to submission and consideration of a bid. Enquiries Contact: Tenders ACT Team Phone: +61 (02) 62079000 Email: tendersact@act.gov.au

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