EOI: Bellevue Campus Student Accommodation Development Project for University of New England (UNE)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The University of New England (UNE) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified organisations for the design, development and potential operation of a new student accommodation facility on its Armidale campus. Purpose The development will be located on land provided by UNE. The project represents a unique opportunity to establish a collaborative, mutually beneficial commercial relationship. UNE invites the market to propose flexible, innovative commercial structures, such as a long-term ground lease, that align with its strategic objectives. Scope Design, development and potential operation of a new student accommodation facility on UNE's Armidale campus Instructions to Tenderers This EOI outlines the project opportunity and the requirements for the exploratory first stage of a two-stage process, conducted prior to any formal process, to select a preferred commercial partner.
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