Nirimba Fields - Stage 7 Civil and Associated Works
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Defence Housing Australia (DHA) invites tenders from qualified civil and landscape contractors for the provision of civil construction works for Nirimba Fields Stage 7, to be carried out in accordance with the Conditions of Tender for Nirimba Fields Stage 7. Estimated Value (AUD): From $15,000,000.00 to $31,000,000.00 About Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is not required to comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Framework, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs). DHA is not a prescribed Corporate Commonwealth entity for the purposes of the CPRs under Section 30 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014. Given this, other aspects of the RFT process may not (and are not required to) be consistent with the CPRs. This RFT is issued through AusTender to leverage a convenient and efficient tendering platform and to provide notification of the opportunity. Scope Provision of civil construction works for Nirimba Fields Stage 7, carried out in accordance with the Conditions of Tender Contractor Requirements Tenderers must be qualified civil and landscape contractors Site Inspection DHA will conduct non-mandatory site inspections, by appointment only, based on assessment of the requests received. Instructions to Tenderers Address for Lodgement: Electronic lodgement only, via AusTender Enquiries Contact: Procurement Contact Officer Email: tenders@dha.gov.au Web: http://www.tenders.gov.au
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