Operations Centre Master Planning, Functional Brief Development and Design Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified respondents to provide master planning, functional brief development and design services for a new Operations Precinct. About The Operations Precinct is intended to become Council's primary operational base. It is anticipated to accommodate a range of functions including: Road operations Parks and garden operations Open space maintenance Fleet services and mechanical workshop operations Community nursery Plant and equipment storage Materials storage Emergency management facilities Administration and staff facilities Purpose Council intends to progress strategic planning and design activities in parallel with the Planning Proposal process, to position the project for efficient progression to Development Application following completion of the statutory planning process. Scope The scope includes: Master planning for the Operations Precinct Development of a functional brief for the Operations Precinct Design services for the Operations Precinct The project is expected to be undertaken in five stages. Further detail is provided in the EOI document. Instructions to Tenderers This Expression of Interest forms the first stage of a two-stage procurement process. Council intends to shortlist a select number of respondents who may subsequently be invited to submit a detailed Request for Tender response. Tender Briefing A non-mandatory briefing will be held for this opportunity. Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 Time: 9.30am Attendance is encouraged but is not a requirement of this EOI process. Respondents should register their attendance as per the details in the EOI document.
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