Playground Upgrades, Packages 1 and 2 – Principal’s Authorised Person (PAP) Consultancy

Closes in 25 daysSubmission deadline: 08 December 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview The City and Environment Directorate (ACT) is seeking a consultant to act as Principal's Authorised Person (PAP) for the administration of the MW21 construction contract(s) associated with the Playground Upgrades Program, covering Packages 1 and 2. About The ACT Government has committed funding through the A Better Community Infrastructure Program to deliver upgrades to playground infrastructure across Canberra. Separate design consultants were engaged to prepare design and tender documentation for each package. Package 2 construction documentation has been completed and is suitable for construction procurement. Package 1 is currently progressing through the Design Acceptance phase. The project comprises upgrades at the following locations: Package 1 Amaroo Group Centre, Amaroo Bizant Street, Amaroo Morice Place, Bonython Hussy Cove, Bonython Sir Howard Florey Oval, Florey Yabree Place, Isabella Plains Lascelles Circuit, Kambah Package 2 Cremorne Place, Conder Henry Melville Crescent, Gilmore Jeffrey Place, McKellar Sternberg Crescent, Waniassa Scope The scope includes the PAP Services, covering all surveillance, inspections, reporting, certification and contract administration activities necessary to administer the construction contract(s) and achieve Milestones Completion, Operational Acceptance, Post Completion Period completion and Final Completion. Further details are provided in the tender-ready drawings, specifications and associated construction documentation attached to the Project Brief. The construction works being administered generally comprise playground upgrades including, but not limited to: Demolition and removal of existing playground assets where required Supply and installation of new playground equipment Softfall works Landscaping works Accessibility improvements Path works Furniture and ancillary park infrastructure Tree planting and associated landscape works Irrigation modifications where applicable Drainage and associated civil works Signage and ancillary infrastructure Any associated work necessary to achieve a complete and operational facility Enquiries Contact: Tenders ACT Team Phone: +61 (02) 62079000 Email: tendersact@act.gov.au

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