Proposed Dorrigo Skywalk D&C

Overview NSW Public Works is seeking a design and construction contractor for the proposed Dorrigo Arc Skywalk, involving demolition of the existing Dorrigo Rainforest skywalk lookout and southern declining ramp, and construction of a new elevated Arc walkway and ramp within Dorrigo National Park. Purpose The purpose of the works is to meet demand for nature-based and domestic tourism, increase participation in visitor activities to national parks and align with the vision to inspire everyone to enjoy and engage with national parks. Objectives Create an inspiring nature-based experience hub highlighting the Great Eastern Escarpment and the significance of the World Heritage areas, listed rainforests and old-growth hardwood forests within Dorrigo NP Protect, respect and promote the park's environmental and cultural heritage Create high-quality nature-based experiences and educational opportunities that grow awareness of Australia's ancient Gondwana rainforests and foster future conservation advocacy and stewardship opportunities Generate economic benefit for the local community and sustainable growth of the regional economy Provide opportunities for Aboriginal communities to rightfully share their culture, participate in and benefit from the regional visitor economy Create experiences for nature-based tourism, with well-designed, efficient facilities and infrastructure to manage visitation Support visitation by a diverse cross-section of the community and offer a range of experiences to enhance accessibility Provide opportunities to generate revenue that supports NPWS programs and operations, including enabling reinvestment in local conservation, restoration and education initiatives Scope The Dorrigo ARC Skywalk design and construction project includes: Design of the elevated Arc walkway and new Southern Ramp, including investigation works and reports, a completed design package and any required non-Principal supplied permits and approvals to commence construction activities Demolishing the existing Dorrigo Rainforest skywalk lookout and Southern declining ramp Construction of the elevated Arc walkway and walking ramp to the rainforest floor and the Wonga walk, including civil, structural, architectural and other discipline works Construction and commissioning deliverables, including testing, commissioning and verification Project handover documentation Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A mandatory online pre-tender meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams: Date: Monday 24/08/2026 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Format: Virtual briefing You must register your attendance with the RFT Contact Person at least 3 business days prior to the online pre-tender meeting to receive the meeting details. A mandatory on-site pre-tender meeting will also be held. Details of the on-site meeting will be provided at the online pre-tender meeting. Instructions to Tenderers You must have a Supplier account on Supplier Hub to lodge a response. To create a Supplier account go to https://buy.nsw.gov.au/login/signup. To receive notifications (addenda etc.), suppliers must either save this opportunity to their dashboard or start a draft response. You must lodge your tender via the buy NSW Tenders platform. You must not submit your tender via email. Late submissions cannot be accepted, so it is suggested that submissions be uploaded earlier in the day, as delays and disallowed files may be experienced. Click the RESPOND button to submit your tender response. Responses must be submitted into the buy NSW system before 3pm on the close date. Responses can be submitted and edited multiple times until the opportunity closes, with only the most recent submission being accepted. If you experience technical difficulties submitting your tender, contact the buy NSW team at buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 1800 679 289. Please see the attached files in the link for more information. Enquiries Contact: Nick Beness Email: nick.beness@pwa.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0419 569 789