Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal - Exhibition Showcase
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The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse) seeks Requests for Quote (RFQ) for the delivery of exhibition fit out services for the Powerhouse Parramatta opening exhibitions. Project goals: Powerhouse is producing Task Eternal, the largest exhibition for the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta in late 2026. Powerhouse seeks to engage a suitably qualified supplier or suppliers to undertake design development, supply, manufacture/fabricate fit-out elements to house exhibition collection objects and commissions. The service requirement includes: Pre-production and briefing with Powerhouse’s Technical Production team and Design and Collections team. Prototyping/testing. Samples, prototype, finishes sign off by Powerhouse at specified hold points. Design development. Shop Drawings & 2 x Powerhouse review cycles Construction, fabrication and/or supply of furniture, fixtures and equipment. Supply and installation of fabricated elements. Documentation to enable the Powerhouse to deconstruct or remove the elements at the end of the exhibition. Submission of final designs for sign off by Powerhouse teams and/or stakeholder(s). Scope: The scope of works includes the following item: Exhibition Showcase The supply and installation of a showcase for an exhibition scene for Task Eternal as per the drawing package at Attachment A, (to be issued following execution of a signed NDA) including: supply and installation of an exhibition showcase for an exhibition scene for Task Eternal any associated engineering or structural certification Shop drawing production & 2 x Powerhouse review cycles. In person review by Powerhouse teams for design & technical. delivery and installation at Powerhouse Parramatta provision of install and deinstall documentation adherence to Conservation requirements as detailed on the plan All elements must be delivered by September 2026. Related files No files attached Requirements: Mandatory requirements Modern slavery * Building and property - Fit out and interiors This procurement category has a heightened risk of modern slavery. You will be asked to provide information about modern slavery risks in your business and any actions you have taken to address these. You can visit the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s GRS webpage for more information. Do you agree to provide this information? Response type Checkbox (Agree) Opportunity requirements 1. Execution of Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration As a condition of this Request for Quote, interested respondents are required to execute Powerhouse’s Confidentiality Declaration prior to the release of detailed RFQ materials. Powerhouse has provided the confidentiality declaration in this requirement for interested respondents. RFQ documentation will be issued only upon receipt and verification of a duly executed declaration. Failure to return the signed declaration will preclude the interested respondent from receiving the RFQ information or participating further in the process. Due to project time constraints, no extension of time will be provided for the RFQ period. Interested respondents are therefore strongly encouraged to complete and return the declaration as soon as possible to ensure they are able to participate within the required timeframe. Please send signed confidentiality declarations to: procurement@powerhouse.com.au with the heading RFQ - Exhibition Fit Out - Showcase– Confidentiality Declaration. Following receipt of an executed confidentiality declaration, interested respondents will be provided with the detailed RFQ documentation. Response type Checkbox (Agree) Response templates powerhouse-confidentiality-declaration-powerhouse-exhibition-fit-out---showcase.docx (66 KB) 2. Completion of Schedule of Price Please find attached the following RFQ document: Schedule of Price - Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Showcase Please confirm that you have completed the schedule and submitted it with your RFQ response. Response type Radio button (Yes/No) Response templates Schedule of Price -Showcase.xlsx (21 KB) 3. Non-Mandatory Briefing Session Interested respondents can also attend a non-mandatory briefing session and site visit on 30 April 2026, from 10:30am – 11:30am. Attendance is subject to completion and return of the Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration prior to the session. Please confirm your RSVP by 28 April 2026 via email at procurement@powerhouse.com.au Response type Free text Evaluation Assessment Criteria General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity Capability Methodology Organisational capacity Price Experience Terms and conditions Global terms and conditions buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB) Notices 07-May-2026 3:37 PM Addendum 2: Please see attached Addendum 2 which contains additonal information following the briefing session and site visit. A request was made for a clear set of documents outlining the delineation of scope and responsibilities for the production of the object mount carriage. Please refer to Attachment A. MAAS-RFQ 26_007 Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal - Exhibition Showcase Addendum 2.pdf (326 KB) Attachment A.pdf (1273 KB) 05-May-2026 5:47 PM Addendum 1: Please find attached Addendum 1, which includes an update on the closing date for this tender. MAAS-RFQ 26_007 Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal - Exhibition Showcase Addendum 1.pdf (317 KB) Amendments 05 May 2026 17:49 PM No action required by suppliers. There has been an update on the closing date for this tender. No action required by suppliers. 20 Apr 2026 13:01 PM No action required by suppliers. 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