FY27 CNW Red Bend Culvert Renewal
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About this tender
Overview Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking quotations from competent contractors to provide materials and services to undertake Culvert Upgrade Works in Central Northwest NSW, under the FY27 CNW Red Bend Culvert Renewal. About ARTC's FY27 Annual Works Plan (AWP) includes a structures maintenance component comprising culvert renewal works located between Parkes and Stockinbingal on the Central Northwest Network. When complete, the work will contribute to the reliability of track performance within ARTC's network. This Contract will see the Contractor engaged as a Principal Contractor to complete all work, unless specified otherwise. Purpose The purpose is to improve the reliability of nominated structures throughout the Central Northwest of the ARTC network. Scope The Works comprise one site located on the Central Northwest Network: W34 Line 593.183km, Eight Cell 750mm CSP. The scope includes: Replacement of eight cell 750mm CSP with six cell 900mm wide by 600mm high long RCBC at Site 1 (593.183km), inclusive of a one percent longitudinal grade Construction of new headwalls, scour protection, and all ancillary works detailed on the design drawings Loading, transport and unloading of ARTC-supplied materials from the nominated ARTC pickup location in preparation for installation Where ARTC supplies fill materials, assuming responsibility for all material loading, transport, unloading, stockpiling, conditioning, and installation Verse testing Safe working Service location Preparation of as-commissioned / as-constructed drawings Implementation of temporary speed restrictions Materials and Services Provided by ARTC ARTC will provide the following materials and services, which are excluded from the Contractor's scope except where otherwise noted above: Materials as detailed in Appendix 5, Materials Supplied by ARTC Resurfacing Signalling support (if required) Weld testing Community notifications Contract Terms and Conditions Central Northwest Projects proposes delivery of the Works during the March 2027 Super Possession. Planned possession dates: 6 March 2027 to 8 March 2027 inclusive Instructions to Tenderers RFQ documents must be obtained after registration. RFQ enquiries should be directed via the online forum. Please note the Tender Forum will close three (3) days from the actual Tender Close date. Completed responses must be submitted via the electronic RFQ box. This Tender uses two (2) tender boxes, with documents submitted as follows: The first RFQ document "07923 Part A Commercial" is to be used to submit Section B Part 1 Commercial documents into RFQ box 1 The second RFQ document "07923 Part B Technical" is to be used to submit Section B Part 2 Technical documents and all other RFQ documentation into tender box 2 Respondents will receive a Successful Submission Receipt, timed and dated, upon completion.
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